Shanghai
Riverfront skylines, garden traditions and neighbourhood walks.
Explore ShanghaiTravel interests
City experiences
Architecture, riverfronts and time to explore on foot.
Beijing
The Great Wall, imperial landmarks and everyday hutong life.
Explore Beijing
Chengdu
Sichuan food, tea-house afternoons and panda visits.
Explore ChengduExplore one neighbourhood at a time
City travel becomes more rewarding when a day has a clear geographical focus. In Beijing, combine an imperial landmark with time in nearby streets. In Shanghai, allow a riverfront walk to lead into a neighbourhood visit. Shenzhen offers a contemporary contrast through its skyline, public parks and everyday city life.
Choose a hotel base for the places you plan to visit, not just its distance from the airport. A convenient start and finish can make a bigger difference than adding one more attraction. Tell your planner whether architecture, food, shopping, museums or street photography is the main reason you want to explore.
Explore Beijing over five days Discover ShenzhenA city day with room to breathe
Reserve the morning for your main visit, take lunch in the same area, and leave the afternoon flexible for a second stop or a slower walk. An evening viewpoint can be a lovely finish, but it should remain optional if the day has already been busy. Keep a weather-friendly alternative in mind.
Large cities can involve more travel than a map suggests. Check the exact entrance or meeting point, walking distance and route back to your hotel. Save your hotel’s Chinese name and address offline. Museum reservations, venue opening days and special exhibitions should be checked for the actual travel date.
Prepare maps and connectivity Combine Beijing, Xi’an and ShanghaiPlan the day as well as the destination.
Choose a hotel area that suits the places you want to walk. Group nearby visits together and keep an indoor alternative.
Read the planning guideBuild a route around city experiences
Share your dates, group and preferred pace. Review the route and services before confirming any booking.
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