Itineraries
Ready-made China trip plans and route ideas.
China 14-Day Itinerary: Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin and Shanghai (2026)
A 14-day China itinerary across five regions: Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu's pandas, Guilin's karst scenery and Shanghai, by high-speed train and short flights.
14 min read· June 25, 2026
China 7-Day Itinerary: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai in One Week (2026)
A 7-day China itinerary linking Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai by high-speed train, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army and Shanghai's skyline, no internal flights required. Book timed tickets up to 15 days out.
12 min read· June 25, 2026
First-Time China Itinerary: How to Plan Your First Trip (2026 Guide)
A first-timer's guide to China: 2026 visa rules, trains, cashless setup and a practical 10-day Beijing–Xi'an–Shanghai route. Covers what to sort before departure so you arrive ready.
11 min read· June 25, 2026
Best China Itinerary for Families With Kids (10 Days)
The first question every parent asks: will the kids survive it? Yes, with the right pace. This 10-day Beijing to Shanghai family itinerary builds in pandas, a Great Wall toboggan, and enough downtime to keep everyone happy.
13 min read· June 25, 2026
China Golden Triangle Itinerary: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai in 8 Days (2026)
The classic 8-day China Golden Triangle itinerary: Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai by high-speed rail, day by day, with the key sights, transport timings and practical tips.
13 min read· June 25, 2026
Dunhuang 2-Day Itinerary: Mogao Caves, Singing Sands & Silk Road Passes (2026)
A practical 2-day Dunhuang itinerary: Mogao Caves and Mingsha dunes on Day 1, then the desert passes and Yardang badlands on Day 2, with booking tips for.
11 min read· June 25, 2026
Suzhou 2-Day Itinerary: Classical Gardens, Canal Streets and the Shanghai Train
From Shanghai Hongqiao, the fastest G trains reach Suzhou in 23 minutes. This two-day itinerary covers the Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove, Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill and lantern-lit Shantang Street, with booking tips and canal-street highlights.
11 min read· June 25, 2026
Guangzhou 2-Day Itinerary: Dim Sum, Old Canton & the Pearl River
Two days in Guangzhou: Day 1 for clan halls, Shamian Island and a proper yum cha lunch; Day 2 for Baiyun Mountain and the Canton Tower riverfront at sunset. Practical metro tips and onward connections to Hong Kong included.
11 min read· June 25, 2026
Chongqing 3-Day Itinerary: The Vertical City, Hotpot & Day Trips
Two days in Chongqing's vertical core, then one full-day trip to UNESCO Dazu or Wulong's karst bridges. With fast train times, Liziba timings, and practical tips for first-timers.
12 min read· June 25, 2026
Huangshan 2-Day Itinerary: The Yellow Mountains, Cloud Sea & Hongcun Village
A 2-day Huangshan itinerary: ride up the Yellow Mountains for the cloud sea, sleep on the summit for sunrise, then visit Hongcun village and Tunxi Old Street.
12 min read· June 25, 2026
Lijiang 3-Day Itinerary: Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Tiger Leaping Gorge
A 3-day Lijiang itinerary: explore the Naxi Old Town and Mu Palace, ride to 4,506 m on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and see Tiger Leaping Gorge.
13 min read· June 25, 2026
Hangzhou 2-Day Itinerary: West Lake, Lingyin Temple & Dragon Well Tea (2026)
A practical 2-day Hangzhou itinerary from Shanghai: walk West Lake's causeways, see Lingyin Temple, sip Longjing tea, and ride the wetlands and Grand Canal.
11 min read· June 25, 2026
Guilin 3-Day Itinerary: Li River Cruise, Karst Peaks & Longji Terraces (2026)
A 3-day Guilin itinerary: city hills and caves, the classic Li River cruise to Yangshuo and the Longji Rice Terraces, with tickets, timing and maps.
11 min read· June 25, 2026
Chengdu 3-Day Itinerary: Pandas, Tea Houses & Mount Qingcheng (2026)
A relaxed 3-day Chengdu itinerary: giant pandas at dawn, old streets and temples, tea-house culture and a day trip to Taoist Mount Qingcheng.
11 min read· June 25, 2026
Xi'an 3-Day Itinerary: Terracotta Army, City Wall & Muslim Quarter (2026)
A practical 3-day Xi'an itinerary: the Terracotta Army (pre-book online, no on-site sales), cycling the ancient city wall, Muslim Quarter street food and the Shaanxi History Museum.
11 min read· June 25, 2026
Beijing in 4 Days: The Perfect First-Timer's Itinerary
A practical day-by-day plan for first-time visitors: the Forbidden City, the Great Wall at Mutianyu, the Temple of Heaven, hutongs, Peking duck and the Summer Palace, plus booking and transport tips.
9 min read· June 18, 2026
Shanghai 3-Day Itinerary: The Perfect First-Time Visitor Plan (2026)
A complete, day-by-day Shanghai itinerary for first-time visitors, covering the Bund, Yu Garden, Pudong skyscrapers, the French Concession, plus Metro, Maglev and payment tips.
11 min read· June 17, 2026