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Beijing, China
- Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square.
- Day trip to the Great Wall (Mutianyu or Jinshanling).
- Optional: Summer Palace, hutongs, night markets.
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Xi'An, China
- High-speed train to Xi’an (~4.5 hrs).
- Terracotta Army, Muslim Quarter, Ancient City Wall.
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Chengdu, China
- Flight to Chengdu (~1.5 hrs).
- Panda Base, hotpot dinner, Jinli Street.
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Zhangjiajie, China
- Flight or train to Zhangjiajie.
- National Forest Park (Avatar mountains), Glass Bridge, Tianmen Mountain.
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Yangshuo County, China
- Flight/train to Guilin, then bus/private transfer to Yangshuo (~1.5 hrs).
- Bamboo raft or cruise on the Li River.
- Cycling through the karst landscape, Moon Hill, cooking class, or calligraphy workshop.
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Shanghai, China
- High-speed train or flight to Shanghai.
- The Bund, Yu Garden, French Concession.
- Optional day trip to Suzhou.
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Flight or train to Hong Kong.
- Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, Big Buddha.
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Taipei, Taiwan
- Arrival day — Longshan Temple, Ximending, Shilin Night Market.
- Optional day trip to Jiufen and/or Shifen (lanterns, teahouses, waterfalls).
- Explore Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, Taipei 101, Beitou hot springs.
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Hualien, Taiwan
- Train to Hualien (≈2 hrs).
- Full day at Taroko National Park.
- Morning coast ride or short hike, then scenic train to Taichung (≈5 hrs).
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Taichung, Taiwan
- Day trip to Sun Moon Lake (≈1.5–2 hrs by bus or private shuttle).
- Night market: Fengjia is one of Asia’s largest.
- Explore Rainbow Village, National Taichung Theater, or Miyahara ice cream.
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Tainan, Taiwan
- Late afternoon train to Tainan (~2 hrs).
- Explore Anping Fort, Chihkan Tower, and Confucius Temple.
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Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Train to Kaohsiung (~45 mins).
- Visit Lotus Pond, Pier-2 Art Center, Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum.
- Cijin Island via ferry.
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Taipei, Taiwan
- High-speed train back to Taipei (≈2 hrs).
- Depart from Taipei.