Day-by-Day Travel Plan
14-Day China Itinerary
The ultimate two-week journey through China. China is a civilization as much as a country — a vast expanse of East Asia where 5,000 years of history meet some of the world's most futuristic skylines. This itinerary takes you through the highlights — from iconic landmarks to local experiences.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrive in Beijing
Beijing
- ▸ Forbidden City
- ▸ Great Wall at Mutianyu
Beijing — the capital city of China, known for its imperial history, grand palaces, and modern skyline
Day 2 — Explore Beijing
Beijing
- ▸ Tiananmen Square
- ▸ Temple of Heaven
Day 3 — Explore Beijing
Beijing
- ▸ Tiananmen Square
- ▸ Temple of Heaven
Day 4 — Arrive in Shanghai
Shanghai
- ▸ The Bund
- ▸ Oriental Pearl Tower
Shanghai — China’s largest city, a modern metropolis blending skyscrapers, historical landmarks, and vibrant culture
Day 5 — Explore Shanghai
Shanghai
- ▸ Yu Garden
- ▸ Nanjing Road
Day 6 — Explore Shanghai
Shanghai
- ▸ Yu Garden
- ▸ Nanjing Road
Day 7 — Arrive in Xi’an
Xi’an
- ▸ Terracotta Army
- ▸ Xi’an City Wall
Xi’an — historic city, former capital of China, renowned for ancient walls and the Terracotta Army
Day 8 — Explore Xi’an
Xi’an
- ▸ Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Day 9 — Arrive in Guilin
Guilin
- ▸ Li River Cruise
- ▸ Reed Flute Cave
Guilin — famous for its stunning karst landscapes, limestone hills, and scenic rivers
Day 10 — Explore Guilin
Guilin
- ▸ Elephant Trunk Hill
Day 11 — Arrive in Chengdu
Chengdu
- ▸ Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- ▸ Wuhou Shrine
Chengdu — capital of Sichuan province, known for giant pandas, spicy cuisine, and rich cultural heritage
Day 12 — Explore Chengdu
Chengdu
- ▸ Jinli Ancient Street
Day 13 — Arrive in Lhasa
Lhasa
- ▸ Potala Palace
- ▸ Jokhang Temple
Lhasa — the spiritual heart of Tibet, sitting at over 3,600 metres on the Tibetan Plateau, home to the Potala Palace and centuries of Tibetan Buddhist culture
Day 14 — Explore Lhasa
Lhasa
- ▸ Barkhor Street
- ▸ Sera Monastery