In this section we present a selection of itineraries of different duration that allow to discover some of China's must-see places.
First journey to China
Below is basic information that can be useful to draft an itinerary in China.
One-week itinerary
Duration: 7 days
Starting point: Beijing or Shanghai
Destinations: Beijing, Great Wall, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai
Suitability: for first-time visitors who are particularly interested in China's vast cultural heritage
Best season: any time of year
Variants: if you can add 2 days, we recommend that you visit Mount Taishan and Qufu or Mount Huangshan
Ten-day itinerary
Duration: 10 days
Starting point: Beijing, Shanghai or Hong Kong
Destinations: Beijing, Great Wall, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Suitability: for those who want to discover the highlights of both ancient and modern China
Variants: if you can add 2 days, we recommend that you visit Mount Taishan, Mount Huangshan or Nanjing
Two-week itinerary
Duration: 14 days
Starting point: Beijing, Shanghai or Xi'An
Destinations: Beijing, Great Wall, Pingyao, Xi'An, Huashan, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai
Suitability: for those who want to follow a classic tour through China's most significant cultural centres
Variants:if you can add 2-3 days, we recommend that you visit Luoyang and Mount Songshan or Mount Huangshan and Mount Jiuhuashan
Three-week itinerary
Duration: 21 days
Starting point: Hong Kong or Shanghai
Destinations: Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Changsha, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu, Xi'An, Huashan, Pingyao, Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai
Suitability: for those who want to follow a classic tour through China's most significant cultural centres
Variants:if you can add 4-5 days, we recommend that you visit Emeishan and Qingchengshan or Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan province
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