China Travel Itineraries
3-Day Itineraries
For Families: Beijing (北京)
Day 1: Historical Exploration
- Morning: Arrive in Beijing. Check into Novotel Peace Beijing (诺富特和平宾馆).
- Afternoon: Visit Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) and the Forbidden City (故宫).
- Video: Forbidden City Walkthrough (Timestamp: 00:43).
- Evening: Enjoy Peking Duck at Quanjude (全聚德) near Wangfujing Street (王府井大街).
Day 2: The Great Wall Adventure
- Morning: Take a private car or group tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall (慕田峪长城).
- Video: Mutianyu Great Wall Tour (Timestamp: 00:22).
- Afternoon: Return to Beijing and visit the Summer Palace (颐和园). Rent a paddleboat on Kunming Lake (昆明湖).
- Evening: Stroll through the Hutongs (胡同) at Nanluoguxiang (南锣鼓巷).
Day 3: Cultural Immersion
- Morning: Visit the Temple of Heaven (天坛).
- Video: Temple of Heaven Overview (Timestamp: 00:48).
- Afternoon: Explore the National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆).
- Evening: Depart from Beijing.
RedNote Accounts: Search for "Beijing Tourism Official" on RedNote for tips and updates.
For Couples: Hangzhou (杭州)
Day 1: Romantic Arrival
- Morning: Arrive in Hangzhou. Check into Amanfayun (法云安缦).
- Afternoon: Stroll along West Lake (西湖) and visit Broken Bridge (断桥残雪) and Leifeng Pagoda (雷峰塔).
- Video: West Lake Highlights (Timestamp: 03:07).
- Evening: Dinner at Lou Wai Lou (楼外楼) overlooking the lake.
Day 2: Scenic Beauty
- Morning: Visit Lingyin Temple (灵隐寺) and Feilai Peak (飞来峰).
- Afternoon: Bike through Longjing Tea Village (龙井村) and enjoy a tea-tasting session.
- Video: Hangzhou Exploration.
- Evening: Watch the "Impression West Lake" light show (印象西湖).
Day 3: Departure
- Relax with a boat ride on West Lake before departure.
RedNote Accounts: Follow "Hangzhou Tourism Bureau" for travel tips.
For Solo Travelers: Shenzhen (深圳)
Day 1: Urban Exploration
- Morning: Arrive in Shenzhen. Check into The Langham Shenzhen (深圳朗廷酒店).
- Afternoon: Visit OCT Loft Creative Culture Park (华侨城创意文化园) for art galleries and cafes.
- Evening: Explore Dongmen Pedestrian Street (东门步行街) for street food.
- Video: Shenzhen Day Trip Guide.
Day 2: Futuristic Shenzhen
- Morning: Visit Ping An Finance Center (平安金融中心) for panoramic views.
- Afternoon/Evening: Explore Window of the World theme park (世界之窗) or Dafen Oil Painting Village (大芬油画村).
- Video: Shenzhen Highlights.
5-Day Itineraries
For Families: Shanghai + Suzhou
Follow Days 1–2 of the Shanghai itinerary, adding:
Day 3: Day Trip to Suzhou
- Take a high-speed train (~30 minutes) to Suzhou.
- Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden (拙政园) and enjoy boat rides on Pingjiang Road canals (平江路).
- Tip: Kids will love the canal boat rides.
- Return to Shanghai for dinner.
Day 4: Artsy Shanghai
- Morning in Tianzifang (田子坊) for boutique shopping and art galleries.
- Afternoon at Shanghai Science and Technology Museum (上海科技馆) for interactive exhibits.
Day 5: Departure
- Relax at People's Square (人民广场) or visit Jing'an Temple (静安寺) before heading to the airport.
For Couples: Hangzhou + Shanghai
Days 1-3
Follow Days 1–3 of the Couples Hangzhou itinerary above.
Day 4: Travel to Shanghai
- Take a high-speed train (~1 hour).
- Explore The Bund (外滩) and Yu Garden (豫园) upon arrival.
Day 5: Modern Shanghai
- Visit Shanghai Tower (上海中心大厦).
- Enjoy a romantic dinner cruise on Huangpu River (黄浦江) before departure.
For Solo Travelers: Shenzhen + Guangzhou
Days 1-3
Follow Days 1–3 of the Solo Shenzhen itinerary above.
Day 4: Day Trip to Guangzhou
- Take a high-speed train (~1 hour).
- Visit Canton Tower (广州塔), Shamian Island (沙面岛), and Chen Clan Academy (陈家祠).
Day 5: Departure
- Explore Yuexiu Park (越秀公园) or try dim sum at Dian Dou De (点都德) before heading home.
7-Day Itineraries
For Families: Beijing + Xi'an + Shanghai
Days 1-3
Follow Days 1–3 of the Family Beijing itinerary above.
Days 4-5: Xi'an Exploration
- Day 4 Morning: Take a high-speed train (~4 hours) to Xi'an. Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum (兵马俑博物馆) in the afternoon.
- Day 5 Morning: Bike along Xi'an's ancient city walls (西安城墙)—kids will love this activity. Fly or take an evening train to Shanghai.
Days 6-7
Follow Days 1–2 of the Family Shanghai itinerary above, ending with departure.
For Couples: Hangzhou + Shanghai + Suzhou
Days 1-5
Follow Days 1–5 of the Couples Hangzhou + Shanghai itinerary above, adding:
Day 6: Day Trip to Suzhou
- Visit Lingering Garden (留园) and Shantang Street (山塘街) for romantic canal views.
Day 7: Departure
- Enjoy brunch in Xintiandi (新天地) before your flight.
For Solo Travelers: Shenzhen + Guangzhou + Chengdu
Days 1-5
Follow Days 1–5 of the Solo Shenzhen + Guangzhou itinerary above, adding:
Days 6-7: Chengdu Adventure
- Fly to Chengdu (~2 hours).
- Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (成都大熊猫繁育研究基地) and Jinli Ancient Street (锦里古街).
- Enjoy Sichuan hot pot at Shu Jiu Xiang (蜀九香火锅) before departing.