10 days in China Itinerary
Created using Inspirock China journey 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
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Shanghai — 3 nights
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Pearl of the Orient
The Bund (Wai Tan) and Jade Buddha Temple are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), take in panoramic vistas at Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu), visit Maoming Road, and take some stellar pictures from Jin Mao Tower.
To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Shanghai trip itinerary maker tool.
Washington, USA to Shanghai is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to China Standard Time (CST), which is usually a 13 hour difference. Traveling from Washington in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in Shanghai, with lows around 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Xi'an.
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To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Shanghai trip itinerary maker tool.
Washington, USA to Shanghai is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to China Standard Time (CST), which is usually a 13 hour difference. Traveling from Washington in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in Shanghai, with lows around 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Xi'an.
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Xi'an — 1 night
Birthplace of Chinese Civilization
Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): 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 find more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Xi'an holiday planner.
Fly from Shanghai to Xi'an in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Shanghai in May since evenings lows in Xi'an dip to 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to fly to Beijing.
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To find more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Xi'an holiday planner.
Fly from Shanghai to Xi'an in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Shanghai in May since evenings lows in Xi'an dip to 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to fly to Beijing.
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Beijing — 4 nights
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Mutianyu Great Wall and The Palace Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's still lots 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 Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), and get in on the family fun at Olympic Park.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Beijing vacation planner.
Traveling by flight from Xi'an to Beijing takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In May, daytime highs in Beijing are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel back home.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Beijing vacation planner.
Traveling by flight from Xi'an to Beijing takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In May, daytime highs in Beijing are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can 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.
