15 days in China Itinerary
Created using Inspirock China tour itinerary planner
Start: Washington DC
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Hong Kong
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Shanghai
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Harbin
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Beijing
— 3 nights
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End: Washington DC
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Hong Kong — 4 nights
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Pearl of the Orient
Witness the vibrant skyline of Hong Kong, an impressive urban territory on the southern coast of China.Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Lantau island and Bamboo Scenes. Pack the 14th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Hong Kong Disneyland. Spend the 17th (Sun) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Ocean Park. There's lots more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Victoria Peak (The Peak), see the interesting displays at Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, walk around Nan Lian Garden, and don't miss a visit to Hong Kong Skyline.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Hong Kong online travel planner.
Washington DC, USA to Hong Kong is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Hong Kong Standard Time is 13 hours. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in January; daily highs in Hong Kong reach 68°F and lows reach 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Shanghai.
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Shanghai — 3 nights
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Pearl of the Orient
With a nickname like the "Pearl of the Orient," it's not surprising Shanghai offers some of the most rewarding attractions and activities in the Far East.Get some cultural insight at The Bund (Wai Tan) and Shanghai Development Exhibition Hall. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Longhua Temple, take in panoramic vistas at Shanghai World Financial Center, and wander the streets of Xintiandi.
To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Shanghai day trip planning site.
Traveling by flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Hong Kong in January, plan for little chillier days and cooler nights in Shanghai: temperatures range from 49°F by day to 37°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Harbin.
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Harbin — 3 nights
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Ice City
The influence of neighboring Russia remains visible throughout much of Harbin, with the country's northernmost metropolis possessing an intoxicating eclecticism in its architecture, food, and art.Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Unit 731 Museum and Harbin Forest Museum. The adventure continues: find something for the whole family at Harbin Ice and Snow World, see the interesting displays at ZhongGuo MuDiao YiShuGuan, make a trip to Zhongyang Pedestrian Street, and stroll around Zhaolin Park.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Harbin itinerary planning site.
Traveling by flight from Shanghai to Harbin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Shanghai in January, things will get cooler in Harbin: highs are around 11°F and lows about -10°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Beijing.
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Beijing — 3 nights
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As the political and cultural capital of China, Beijing stands at the heart of Chinese history, buzzing with the energy of its high population density and centuries of importance.Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Mutianyu Great Wall and The Palace Museum. There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), ponder the world of politics at Temple of Heaven, contemplate the long history of Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang), and get great views at Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).
To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Beijing day trip website.
Getting from Harbin to Beijing by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In January, Beijing is much hotter than Harbin - with highs of 38°F and lows of 16°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight 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.
