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First-Time China in 7 Days route scene
7 daysBalancedClassic first trip

First-Time China in 7 Days

A simple Beijing and Shanghai route for a first visit with minimal hotel moves.

Beijing historyHigh-speed railShanghai skyline
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Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai in 10 Days route scene
10 daysBalancedClassic culture route

Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai in 10 Days

The classic history-to-modern-China route with two efficient rail transfers.

Forbidden CityTerracotta WarriorsThe Bund
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Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou in 5 Days route scene
5 daysEasyShort regional route

Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou in 5 Days

A compact Jiangnan city route with short train rides and fewer long transfer days.

Shanghai skylineWest LakeSuzhou gardens
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Chengdu, Chongqing and Xi’an in 9 Days route scene
9 daysBalancedFood and history

Chengdu, Chongqing and Xi’an in 9 Days

Food, pandas, mountain-city energy, and ancient history in one inland route.

PandasHotpotTerracotta Warriors
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Yunnan in 10 Days route scene
10 daysEasyScenic slow travel

Yunnan in 10 Days

Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang with lakes, old towns, mountains, and slower travel.

Kunming gatewayErhai LakeLijiang old town
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Greater Bay Area in 7 Days route scene
7 daysFullSouthern gateway

Greater Bay Area in 7 Days

Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau for food, modern China, and harbor-city energy.

Dim sumShenzhen designHong Kong harborMacau heritage
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Zhangjiajie and Guilin Nature Route in 8 Days route scene
8 daysBalancedNature route

Zhangjiajie and Guilin Nature Route in 8 Days

A nature-first route for sandstone peaks, karst rivers, and weather-flexible scenery.

Zhangjiajie peaksLi RiverYangshuo countryside
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Harbin Winter Trip in 6 Days route scene
6 daysEasyWinter focus

Harbin Winter Trip in 6 Days

A focused winter route for ice festival atmosphere, architecture, and northeast food.

Ice and Snow WorldCentral StreetSaint Sophia Cathedral
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