Begin in Beijing: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, 798 Art District, hutong by rickshaw, Mme Soong’s residence and Panjiayuan Market. Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an: These survivors of time and the elements are an ongoing compilation of millions of shards still being uncovered today. With enough notice, you might be allowed beyond the barriers

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THAILAND Elegant Blue Elephant cuisine, practiced by chefs worldwide, can only be practiced at Blue Elephant Cooking School in Bangkok. Homestyle Thai cuisine can be learned at Bai Pai, also in Bangkok, and at Khum Lana south of Chiang Mai to the north. Fresh ginger, galangal, long bean and so much more are harvested at

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Machu Picchu, Cuzco and The Sacred Valley – recently uncovered by Hiram Bingham – comprise an ancient culture that can be visited by foot, horseback or train at an altitude that will take your breath away. Complete your great sunrise adventure with a high altitude escape to Lake Titicaca to the south. From there, you

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