There is no single best place in China — there is a best place for the kind of trip you want. This shortlist groups the country by the experience it delivers, with a realistic number of nights for each.
Highlights
- Imperial and archaeological China: Beijing, Xi An, Luoyang
- Landscape China: Guilin and Yangshuo, Zhangjiajie, Yunnan
- Urban and food China: Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou
- How to combine two regions in 10 to 12 days
At a glance
| Destination | Programme |
|---|---|
| Beijing | 4 nights. The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall and the hutongs. Add a day for the Summer Palace. |
| Xi An | 2 nights. Terracotta Army, city wall cycling and the Muslim Quarter food streets. |
| Guilin & Yangshuo | 3 nights. Li River cruise, Yulong River cycling, rice terraces in Longsheng. |
| Shanghai | 3 nights. The Bund, former French Concession, water towns such as Zhujiajiao. |
| Chengdu | 2 to 3 nights. Pandas, teahouses, Sichuan cuisine and day trips to Leshan. |
| Guangzhou | 2 to 3 nights. Cantonese food, Chen Clan Academy, Shamian Island, Pearl River night cruise — and the gateway to Hong Kong and Macau. |
What is included
- Suggested route design and travel times
- Accommodation and intercity booking
- Licensed local guides in each city
Good to know
- Two regions in 10 to 12 days is comfortable. Three regions in the same period means a lot of time in transit.
Enquire about this journey
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