I will be visiting China for the first time and would like some advice about the optimal way to travel around.

I will be spending my first 4 days in Beijing itself, then travelling to Chengde for 1 1/2 days. From Chengde to Datong overnight to spend a day visiting the Hanging Temples and Yungang Caves. From there overnight to Wutai Shan and Pingyao for a day, and finally travelling to Xi'an to see the Terracotta Army.

Is this actually feasible without rushing around too much? I want to be able to really soak up the atmosphere, history and culture, so a little worried I am trying to cram too much in. Also how easy it is to travel between the places, and ther best way to do that.

Any advise much appreciated!