14-Day Grand China Tour
Two weeks is where a China itinerary stops feeling like a checklist and starts feeling like a trip.
Route Overview
The complete China experience. Two weeks to explore imperial capitals, ancient warriors, pandas, stunning landscapes, and modern megacities at a comfortable pace.
Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Yangshuo - Shanghai (+ Hangzhou day trip).
Duration: 14 days | Best for: Comprehensive experience.
Estimated budget: $1800-3000 per person.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Days 1-4: Beijing
Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Hutongs.
Days 5-6: Xi'an
Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Days 7-8: Chengdu
Panda Base, Jinli Street, People's Park, Sichuan opera.
Days 9-11: Yangshuo
Li River cruise, rock climbing, countryside cycling, Xingping village.
Days 12-13: Shanghai
The Bund, Yu Garden, French Concession, Shanghai Tower.
Day 14: Hangzhou Day Trip + Departure
West Lake, Longjing tea plantations, return to Shanghai for flight.
Pro Tips
This pace allows for relaxation and spontaneity.
Consider breaking up Shanghai/Hangzhou with an overnight in Suzhou.
Book all trains and flights in advance for better prices.
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