Ten-Day China Itinerary: Beijing, Xi'an & Guizhou

A balanced first trip: 3 days in Beijing (Forbidden City, Great Wall, hutongs), 2 in Xi'an (Terracotta Army, city wall), then fly south to Guizhou for 4 days of karst landscapes, Miao and Dong villages, and the Huangguoshuo waterfalls. End with a relaxed day in Guiyang before flying home. Pacing leaves room for slow mornings and local food.