Imperial scale
Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, hutong life and the Great Wall.
Pair with Xi'an & Shanghai
Destinations
The China everyone remembers.
Begin with the landmarks. Then add neighborhoods, landscapes, food and quieter moments that make each region feel distinct.
Old skyline, new energy
The Bund, Huangpu River, design districts and a modern city that rewards wandering.
Pair with Suzhou & Hangzhou
Ancient China, tangible
Terracotta Warriors, ancient city walls and one of the country's great food scenes.
Pair with Beijing & Chengdu
Karst country
Li River cruises, limestone peaks, cycling routes and slow countryside days.
Pair with Zhangjiajie
Sandstone mountains
Forest paths, giant viewpoints and misty pillars that feel almost unreal.
Pair with Guilin & Fenghuang
Pandas & Sichuan
Giant pandas, tea houses, relaxed city life and unmistakable Sichuan flavours.
Pair with Xi'an & Yunnan
Tea & water
West Lake, Longjing tea country, gardens and a softer counterpoint to Shanghai.
Pair with Shanghai & Suzhou
Route logic
Good China trips are about the connection between places.
A specialist route can combine major icons with a calmer second base, avoiding unnecessary backtracking while matching the season and your travel pace.
NORTH
Beijing → Xi'an
Imperial history and Silk Road heritage make a strong first-time pairing.
EAST
Shanghai → Hangzhou
Modern city energy followed by gardens, tea and West Lake.
SOUTH
Guilin → Yangshuo
River scenery, karst mountains and a slower countryside rhythm.
WEST
Chengdu → Yunnan
Food, pandas, old towns and mountain cultures for deeper discovery.