Colletta, from Fulford in York, has ventured into China with some friends from University.

She finds China to be a vibrant place of great contrast, with stunning architecture and unsettling politics.

04: On to Hong Kong
After spending some time in the mountains, Colletta moves on along the Tibetan border and on to Hong Kong.

03: Buddha, mountains, and birthdays
"Rather than moving directly down to the south corner of China we decided to make a detour last weekend, and spend a few days at holy Buddhist sites."

02: Beyond Beijing
"I left Beijing on Saturday 9th July, and have gradually been working South West through China via jerky and often hot sleeper trains."

01: Beijing - City of contrasts
"Outside the ringroad though the city is growing so rapidly, with huge skyrises offices and apartments, and 8 lane motorways everywhere you look."

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