This comprehensive 10-day itinerary takes you through the best of classic China. Begin in Beijing exploring imperial monuments like the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Great Wall. Continue to Xi'an, home to the famous Terracotta Warriors and its historic city wall. Finish in Shanghai, where the colonial past of the Bund contrasts with Pudong's futuristic skyscrapers. With detailed weather forecasts for each city and extensive regional dining recommendations, this guide facilitates a perfect journey between traditional and ultramodern China.