10 days in China Itinerary
Created using Inspirock China trip planner
Start: Washington
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Shanghai
— 3 nights
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Xi'an
— 1 night
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Beijing
— 4 nights
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End: Washington
Thu, May 20 - Sat, May 29
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Shanghai — 3 nights
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Pearl of the Orient
Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Bund (Wai Tan) and Jade Buddha Temple. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), get a taste of the local shopping with Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road), take an in-depth tour of Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre, and take a stroll through Former French Concession.
For ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Shanghai trip planner.
Washington, USA to Shanghai is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. You'll lose 13 hours traveling from Washington to Shanghai due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington in May, Shanghai is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Xi'an.
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For ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Shanghai trip planner.
Washington, USA to Shanghai is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. You'll lose 13 hours traveling from Washington to Shanghai due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington in May, Shanghai is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Xi'an.
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Xi'an — 1 night
Birthplace of Chinese Civilization
Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): delve into the distant past at Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang) and then take an in-depth tour of The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Xi'an online itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Shanghai to Xi'an takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Shanghai in May since evenings lows in Xi'an dip to 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Beijing.
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To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Xi'an online itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Shanghai to Xi'an takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Shanghai in May since evenings lows in Xi'an dip to 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Beijing.
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Beijing — 4 nights
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Do some cultural sightseeing at Mutianyu Great Wall and The Palace Museum. There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), take in panoramic vistas at Bell and Drum Towers, take some stellar pictures from Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan), and pause for some photo ops at Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).
To see traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Beijing day trip website.
Traveling by flight from Xi'an to Beijing takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in May, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Beijing day trip website.
Traveling by flight from Xi'an to Beijing takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in May, and nighttime lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.
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China travel guide
With well over 1.3 billion residents, China represents the most populous country in the world, considered by many the cradle of civilization thanks to its history spanning many millennia. While a single trip to China rarely satisfies curious travelers, a well-organized tour reveals a land of awe-inspiring natural scenery, ancient monuments, and giant cities, where the diverse population includes almost 60 different ethnic groups speaking dozens of distinct languages. While many Westerners may know China mostly for its centuries-old tradition of martial arts, discerning travelers visit this vast nation for its outstanding cuisine, pristine landscapes, epic train journeys, and small towns of hardworking and genuinely hospitable people.
