Apr–May / Sep–Oct usually bring more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
CHINA · CULTURE + HISTORY
CHINA — DYNASTIES & FUTURE
Traverse China from dynasties to megacities in one grand trip.
DURATION20 days
BEST TIMEApr–May / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCECulture + History
COUNTRYChina
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Beijing → Xi’an → Chengdu → Zhangjiajie → Shanghai → Hong Kong
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Beijing Heritage
2Xi'an Historic Center
3Chengdu Traditions
4Architecture and monuments
5Markets and local life
6History and regional identity
Traverse China from dynasties to megacities in one grand trip. The combination of Beijing and Hong Kong gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Beijing
Entry into Beijing, leaving the rest of the day for Beijing's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 2
Beijing — full day
The stay in Beijing continues with Beijing's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 3
Beijing — landscapes and culture
Day in Beijing for monuments, traditions and daily life in Beijing.
DAY 4
Beijing → Xi’an
From Beijing to Xi'an, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Xi'an.
DAY 5
Xi’an — landscapes and culture
Day in Xi'an for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Xi'an.
DAY 6
Xi’an — selected experiences
Xi'an gets a full day for Xi'an's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 7
Xi’an — local experience
More time in Xi’an, now with Xi’an’s landmark heritage, markets and neighborhoods.
DAY 8
Xi’an → Chengdu
Travel from Xi’an to Chengdu. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Chengdu.
DAY 9
Chengdu — selected experiences
Chengdu gets a full day for Chengdu's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 10
Chengdu — local experience
More time in Chengdu, now with Chengdu's landmark heritage, markets and neighborhoods.
DAY 11
Chengdu in depth
The day in Chengdu combines monuments, traditions and daily life in Chengdu.
DAY 12
Chengdu → Zhangjiajie
Departure from Chengdu towards Zhangjiajie, where upon arrival you can start exploring the historic center, architecture and local life of Zhangjiajie.
DAY 13
Zhangjiajie — local experience
More time in Zhangjiajie, now with Zhangjiajie's landmark heritage, markets and neighborhoods.
DAY 14
Zhangjiajie in depth
The day in Zhangjiajie combines monuments, traditions and daily life of Zhangjiajie.
DAY 15
Zhangjiajie → Shanghai
The journey leaves Zhangjiajie and heads to Shanghai, with the rest of the day focused on Shanghai's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 16
Shanghai in depth
The day in Shanghai combines monuments, traditions and everyday life in Shanghai.
DAY 17
Shanghai — full day
The stay in Shanghai continues with Shanghai's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 18
Shanghai → Hong Kong
The route between Shanghai and Hong Kong changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, you will see monuments, traditions and everyday life in Hong Kong.
DAY 19
Hong Kong — full day
The stay in Hong Kong continues with Hong Kong's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 20
Hong Kong — landscapes and culture
Day in Hong Kong for heritage, markets and landmark neighborhoods of Hong Kong.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
A great journey across China between imperial capitals, monumental landscapes and contemporary metropolises. The sequence between Beijing and Hong Kong gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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