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Three Shanxi scenes side by side: a giant seated Buddha at the Yungang Grottoes, the white pagoda above Mount Wutai's temples and the Pingyao city wall
Routes & Itineraries

Shanxi Itinerary: Datong, Mount Wutai and Pingyao by Train in 5–7 Days

Shanxi in 5–7 days: Beijing to Datong, Mount Wutai, Taiyuan and Pingyao, then Xi'an. Every train leg, the bus up...

22 min read
A white high-speed train crossing a snowy birch and pine forest in Northeast China under a clear winter sky
Routes & Itineraries

Northeast China Route: Harbin, Changbai Mountain, Shenyang and Dalian by Train

Plan Northeast China in 7–10 days: Harbin to Changbai Mountain, Shenyang and Dalian by direct train, winter or...

21 min read
Three side-by-side scenes from central China: the Yellow Crane Tower above the Yangtze in Wuhan, sandstone pillars in Zhangjiajie, and stilt houses on the Tuo River in Fenghuang
Routes & Itineraries

Central China Route: Wuhan, Changsha, Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang in 8–10 Days

A 9-day plan for Wuhan, Changsha, Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang: the right station for each train leg, where to fly in...

20 min read
Grey tiled roofs of Lijiang Old Town in the morning, with the snow-capped peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on the horizon
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Yunnan Circuit: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La by Train in 7 to 10 Days

Kunming to Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La by train: which Kunming station to use, what to book 15 and 7 days ahead, a...

27 min read
A line of camels with riders crossing the crest of a large sand dune at Mingsha Mountain near Dunhuang in late afternoon light
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Silk Road Route: Xi'an to Dunhuang by Train in 7 or 10 Days

Plan the Silk Road from Xi'an to Dunhuang by train: 7 or 10 days, every leg's times and fares, the few direct trains...

26 min read
Wuzhen West Zone canal at dusk with a lit stone bridge, lantern-hung houses and two travellers crossing with a small suitcase
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Jiangnan Water Towns Route: Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuzhen and Hangzhou in 5 to 7 Days

Shanghai → Suzhou → a night in Wuzhen or Xitang → Hangzhou: the order, nights per stop, which water town to pick,...

15 min read
Three scenes side by side: a Forbidden City corner tower in Beijing, the Xi'an city wall gate tower, and the Shanghai skyline across the Huangpu River
Routes & Itineraries

First Time China Itinerary: How Many Days, Which Cities and Which Route

Planning your first China trip? How many days and cities to plan, which route suits you, how visa-free rules cap...

14 min read
Three scenes side by side: the Forbidden City's red walls, Xi'an City Wall at dusk and the Shanghai Bund waterfront
Routes & Itineraries

Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai Itinerary: The Classic Route by High-Speed Train

The classic China route leg by leg: Beijing West to Xi'an North to Shanghai Hongqiao, trains per day, travel times,...

15 min read
Three travel scenes side by side: Mutianyu Great Wall, a high-speed train at a station platform, and the Shanghai Bund at dusk
Routes & Itineraries

7-Day China Itinerary: Three Ways to Spend One Week in China

One week in China: Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai, Beijing and Shanghai at an easier pace, or Shanghai with Suzhou and...

14 min read
Three scenes side by side: the snow peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain above Lijiang rooftops, karst hills along the Li River, and sandstone pillars in Zhangjiajie
Routes & Itineraries

2-Week China Itinerary: Two 14-Day Routes via Yunnan, Guilin or Zhangjiajie

Two weeks in China: classic cities in week one, then Yunnan, Guilin–Yangshuo or Zhangjiajie. Two day-by-day 14-day...

15 min read
Split image: a giant panda eating bamboo in Chengdu on the left, a raft on the Li River below limestone peaks near Guilin on the right
Routes & Itineraries

10-Day China Itinerary: Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai plus Chengdu or Guilin

Ten days in China: the Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai triangle plus Chengdu or Guilin and Yangshuo, with two day-by-day...

14 min read

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