To save you the stress of planning, we've assembled 8-day itineraries to make the most of your trip to China. For those wanting to visit the country's most renowned sights, consider a trip like this China Golden Triangle itinerary, where you'll walk the ancient steps of the Great Wall, delve into the history of the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, and experience the contrasting architectures of Shanghai. If long hikes along different sections of the Great Wall with pitstops in small villages sounds like your ideal adventure, opt for something similar to this Great Wall itinerary. Families looking for a mix of cultural exploration and fun should check out our trips like this family vacation to Beijing and Shanghai, which features interactive activities like sled rides on the Great Wall and a fun day at Shanghai Disneyland.
This week-long tour, designed for families with children, covers the most famous cities in China: Beijing and Shanghai. Explore the treasures of the labyrinthian Forbidden City, hike the Mutianyu section of the iconic Great Wall, visit the Summer Palace by boat, and enjoy panoramic city views from the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Cap it off with a true family favorite: an epic day at Shanghai Disneyland.
This 8-day tour to Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai shows off China's highlights at a relaxed and comfortable pace. Start in Beijing to see Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall of China, then continue to Xi'an to see the Muslim Quarter and the Terracotta Warriors. End your trip in metropolitan Shanghai to see the modern Bund waterfront, ancient Yu Gardens, and historic French Concession.
Zig-zagging more than 3,852 miles (6,200 km) through deserts, plains, hills, and oceans, the Great Wall is a breathtaking wonder. Make your dream of hiking the Great Wall come true with this itinerary that is perfect for active travelers. Beginning and ending in Beijing, you will discover the classic hiking sections of the Great Wall from Huanghuacheng to Jinshanling, which offer breathtaking panoramas of the countryside. The trip concludes with a tour of Beijing, China's capital city that is steeped in history yet rapidly transforming into a modern wonder.
Dive into the varied and exciting cuisine of China's Golden Triangle on this eight-day trip for food lovers. Sample traditional benbang flavors in Shanghai's waterfront district, fly to Xi'an for a cooking lesson in a local home and witness the incredible Terracotta Warriors up close. Taste specialties in Xi'an's ancient Muslim Quarter, then train to the capital for a classic Peking duck dinner and explore the flavors of Beijing's hutongs before capping off your trip with a hike along the iconic Great Wall of China.
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and ancient history of legendary China during this comprehensive eight-day highlights tour. Settle into Beijing, where you'll try Peking duck, see the Forbidden City, and walk along the Great Wall. Fly down to Xi'an to see the world-famous Terracotta Army, then switch to natural wonders, such as the epic rock formations on the Li River, in the southern town of Giulin.
Explore the many wonders of China's Yunnan province on this eight-day adventure. Wander among karst giants in the Stone Forest near Kunming, learn about the local Bai people in Zhoucheng and Xizhou, and make specialties such as Yunnan ghost chicken at a cooking class in Dali. Then, head to Lijiang to see the mountains reflected in the famous Black Dragon Pool before ending your trip with a cable car ride up the epic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and a hike through the dramatic Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Dive into the cultural and natural landscapes of China's Yunnan province on this immersive eight-day tour. You'll visit ancient towns, explore Buddhist temples, and wander through karst forests, all while connecting with the local people's customs and beliefs. Discover the legends and dance of the Yi in Kunming, mingle with the Bai in Xizhou, make a Naxi baba pancake with a family in Lijiang, learn to write characters from a dongba (shaman) in Baisha, and sit down with a Buddhist lama in Shangri-La.
