Hi all, Shanita here, time to update this one: Day 23-26 16th-19th Sep: Shanghai We took the most amazing overnight train- brand new and immaculate (big change from the previous trains!)- from Beijing to Shanghai. Arrived at 7.30am in the city and jumped in a taxi (they're ridiculously cheap) to our hotel. But we couldn't find it- it had been demolished...anyway we soon realised that we had been given the address of another hotel and got everything sorted. We ...

Arrived in Beijing after 30 hours on the train. We seen the bogies (teehee) getting changed, as the tracks are different gauges. Arriving in the early morning sunshine and able to see the Great Wall was pretty special way to complete our epic journey by rail. Had a final meal with our group buddies and went all out, which in Beijing means we spent a fiver each - including beers! Magic! Next few days were spent walkinging the Great Wall (according to Chairma...