7 Days in China
A tight but rewarding Beijing and Shanghai route for first-time travelers who only have one week in China.
Read guideDay-by-day routes
China Itineraries
Structured routes you can actually follow: city order, pacing, train connections, and what to book before the trip gets real.
First Trip
Classic routes for travelers who want China to feel understandable on the first visit.
10 Days in China: First-Time Visitor Itinerary
A first-time China itinerary linking Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai in 10 days, with train moves, booking priorities, and practical pacing.
Read guide14 Days in China
A balanced two-week China itinerary linking Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, and Shanghai, with room for pandas, high-speed rail, and one deeper extension.
Read guideBy Travel Style
Adjust the same country to the way you travel: alone, with kids, slower, or with more practical guardrails.
China Solo Travel Itinerary
A solo-friendly China route with practical guardrails for payments, transport, hotels, safety, and pacing.
Read guideChina Family Itinerary
A family-friendly China itinerary with slower pacing, easier transport, hotel checks, and child-friendly planning notes.
Read guideGoing deeper?
Planning a trip beyond Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai?
If the first-trip route feels too obvious, start with these destination files. They explain what the place is, who it fits, and how to plan around it.