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China Trip Itinerary Planner

Filter existing published sample itineraries by maximum days and interest, then expand a preview to inspect a route before opening the full guide.

5 plans

5 days · One city, properly explored

Stay in Beijing, add a Great Wall day and spend less of your short trip in transit.

History

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  1. Day 1 · Beijing

    Arrive and settle in. Keep the evening local.

  2. Day 2 · Imperial Beijing

    Forbidden City and Jingshan, with an advance reservation.

  3. Day 3 · Great Wall

    A full day for one section, including transfers.

  4. Day 4 · Neighbourhood Beijing

    Temple of Heaven, hutongs and a relaxed dinner.

  5. Day 5 · Departure

    Leave time for the correct airport transfer.

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7 days · Two sides of China

Imperial Beijing and modern Shanghai, linked by a dedicated travel day.

History · City life

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  1. Day 1–3 · Beijing

    Arrival, the imperial centre and a full Great Wall day.

  2. Day 4 · Beijing → Shanghai

    Travel day. Compare dated rail services and flights before booking.

  3. Day 5–6 · Shanghai

    The Bund, neighbourhood walks, local food and one museum or garden.

  4. Day 7 · Departure

    A flexible morning if your flight time allows.

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10 days · The classic first journey

Palaces, the Terracotta Army and the Shanghai skyline—with time to get between them.

History · City life · Food

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  1. Day 1–3 · Beijing

    Settle in, explore the imperial centre and spend a day at the Great Wall.

  2. Day 4 · Beijing → Xi’an

    Allow a travel day for the train and station transfers.

  3. Day 5–6 · Xi’an

    The Terracotta Army, the old city and a food-focused evening.

  4. Day 7 · Xi’an → Shanghai

    Choose a dated rail service or flight and keep the evening light.

  5. Day 8–9 · Shanghai

    The Bund, neighbourhood walks and your choice of museums or gardens.

  6. Day 10 · Departure

    Time for the correct airport and check-in.

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14 days · A little more room to wander

Add Chengdu’s teahouses and Sichuan flavours without turning every day into a transfer.

History · Pandas · Food · City life

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  1. Day 1–4 · Beijing

    A gentle arrival, imperial sights, the Great Wall and a flexible city day.

  2. Day 5 · Beijing → Xi’an

    Travel and settle into your new neighbourhood.

  3. Day 6–7 · Xi’an

    Terracotta Army, the city wall and local food.

  4. Day 8 · Xi’an → Chengdu

    Train travel day with a relaxed dinner on arrival.

  5. Day 9–10 · Chengdu

    Pandas one morning, parks and teahouses the next.

  6. Day 11 · Chengdu → Shanghai

    Compare flights and rail for your actual date.

  7. Day 12–13 · Shanghai

    Riverfront walks, gardens and contemporary city life.

  8. Day 14 · Departure

    Leave a sensible transfer buffer.

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21 days · 21 Days in China: Beijing to Shanghai

A three-week sample route through Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, Yangshuo, and Shanghai, with 20 nights and realistic room for transfers.

History · Pandas · Food · Nature · City life

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  1. Day 1–4 · Beijing

    Imperial sights, the Great Wall and a neighbourhood day.

  2. Day 5 · Beijing → Xi’an

    Intercity travel and an easy evening.

  3. Day 6–7 · Xi’an

    The museum excursion and the old city.

  4. Day 8 · Xi’an → Chengdu

    Train transfer with time at each end.

  5. Day 9–11 · Chengdu

    Pandas, teahouses and one flexible day.

  6. Day 12 · Chengdu → Guilin

    Compare connections for your date. Do not plan a river activity on arrival.

  7. Day 13–16 · Guilin & Yangshuo

    River scenery, countryside time and a weather buffer.

  8. Day 17 · Guilin → Shanghai

    A dedicated transfer day.

  9. Day 18–20 · Shanghai

    Explore slowly or use one day for a nearby excursion.

  10. Day 21 · Departure

    Your journey home.

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How this tool works

The tool selects from published sample itineraries using the chosen day limit and interest; it does not generate a custom route. Expanded previews summarize the listed plan. Check current transport, admission and opening details separately.