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Beijing, China
Walk the ancient stones of the Great Wall at Mutianyu and lose yourself inside the vermillion corridors of the Forbidden City — Beijing is where China's imperial soul still breathes with extraordinary power and elegance.
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Pingyao, China
Step inside one of China's best-preserved ancient walled cities, where Ming-dynasty courtyard homes, cobblestone lanes and flickering red lanterns transport you back through centuries of merchant heritage and timeless tradition.
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Xi'an, China
Stand in awe before the silent army of terracotta warriors guarding Emperor Qin's tomb, then cycle atop the magnificent city walls at dusk — Xi'an is the cradle of Chinese civilisation and a feast for every curious soul.
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Chengdu, China
Cradle the world's most beloved bear at a giant panda sanctuary, savour fiery Sichuan hotpot by lantern light and wander the ancient streets of Jinli — Chengdu is a city that nourishes both the spirit and the senses in equal measure.
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Chongqing, China
Perched dramatically across misty river gorges, this electrifying mountain megacity dazzles with neon-lit staircase alleys, the otherworldly Hongya Cave complex and a bold culinary scene — Chongqing is China's most thrillingly unexpected city break.
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Guilin, China
Drift along the jade-green Li River beneath a procession of dramatic karst peaks rising like brushstroke paintings from the mist — Guilin's landscape is so achingly beautiful it has inspired Chinese poets and artists for over a thousand years.
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Shanghai, China
From the classical pavilions of Yu Garden to the glittering futuristic skyline of Pudong shimmering across the Huangpu River, Shanghai is a thrilling crescendo — a city where ancient China and the modern world collide in spectacular, unforgettable fashion.