China Itineraries: 7, 8 & 11-Day Routes

Start with a route that fits your time, then adjust the sights, stays and pace to make it your own.

Four classic cities

Beijing → Xi'an → Chengdu → Shanghai

First-time visitors, history lovers and families; expect steps on the Great Wall.

Suggested: April–May and September–October, outside major holiday peaks.

Beijing → Shanghai

First-time visitors, history lovers and families; expect steps on the Great Wall.

Suggested: April–May and September–October, outside major holiday peaks.

Shanghai → Hangzhou → Guilin

Landscape photographers, couples and families seeking city culture and countryside scenery.

Suggested: April–May and September–October; river activities depend on water and weather conditions.