My first trip to the Far East began with China. Two months later and I’d visited over 23 cities, towns and tiny villages. Here’s my journey, step by step, from Shanghai to Beijing.
Shanghai
Nanjing
Wuhan
- Nanjing to Wuhan
- Wuhan – weekend break
- Wuhan – working out and walking around
- Wuhan – exploring the parks and eating all the food
Yichang
Chongqing 
- Yichang to Chongqing
- Chongqing – eating, shopping and more eating
- Day trip to Ciqukou and river boat cruise
- Chongqing – exploring the sites
- Day trip to Dazu Buddhist rock carvings
Chengdu
- Chongqing to Chengdu – nights out and exploring the new city
- Chengdu – Wenshu temple and vegan eating in China
- Chengdu – panda breeding centre and the Tibetan quarter
- Chengdu – He Ming Tea House and the People’s Park
Songpan
Xi’an
- Songpan to Xi’an via Chengdu
- Xi’an – visiting the Muslim quarter and the Great Mosque
- Xi’an – Terracotta warriors
- Walking the city walls and spending Valentines day in Xi’an
Louyang
Song Shan mountain
- Louyang to Song Shan
- Song Shan – sunrise Bodhisattva hike, Kung Fu and cable car rides
- Sunrise running with Kung Fu masters
Kaifeng
Pingyao
Datong
- Pingyao to Datong – exploring Datong and the nine Dragons mural
- Datong – Yungang Grottoes
Inner Mongolia – Hoh hot
Wutai Shan
