Itineraries
Field-tested routes with honest pacing, budgets and booking dependencies. Times assume high-speed rail, not tour buses.
01 · classic / first-timer10 days
The Classic First-Timer
Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai — the triangle that explains China: imperial capital, ancient capital, future capital.
- Budget
- ¥600–1000
- Best for
- First visit, 7–12 days, wants the postcard China plus comfort.
02 · nature / food14 days
Southwest Deep-Dive: Mountains & Hotpot
Chengdu, Chongqing, Guizhou villages and Kunming — pandas, peaks, spicy food, and the China most visitors never see.
- Budget
- ¥500–800
- Best for
- Second visit, or first-timers who prefer mountains and food over skyscrapers. 10–16 days.