City Guide
Shanghai
China's easiest big-city arrival point for food, neighborhoods, and transport.
Destinations
Choose places that fit your first China trip
The best route is not always the longest or most ambitious one. Start with cities that balance access, atmosphere, food, and a pace you can actually enjoy.
City Guide
Chongqing
A bold, layered river city known for hotpot, skyline views, and dramatic terrain.
Route Planning
Turn your city shortlist into a realistic itinerary
Once you know which places fit your first trip, use a route that keeps travel time manageable and energy levels realistic.