10 Nights China: Tradition, Tech & Tranquility

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Destinations:

Beijing (3) → Chengdu (2) → Guilin/Yangshuo (2) → Shanghai (3)

Trip Type:

Balanced culture + nature | Return visitors | Curious travellers

Accommodation Style:

• Beijing: Modern hutong boutique or art hotel

• Chengdu: Contemporary hotel with teahouse aesthetics

• Yangshuo: Riverside eco-lodge or boutique mountain retreat

• Shanghai: High-rise design hotel or heritage stay in the Bund district
  

Best Time to Travel:

April–May or September–October

Why This Destination?

This itinerary offers a broader view of China, not just big cities, but also pandas, karst mountains, and quiet river life. It’s for those seeking layered experiences: temples, tofu, tech, and limestone peaks.

Simple Itinerary:

• Day 1–3: Beijing

  • Explore ancient sites + the Great Wall

  Day 4–5: Chengdu

• Fly from Beijing

• Visit the Panda Research Centre, eat hotpot, relax in teahouses

• Day 6–7: Guilin/Yangshuo

• Short flight to Guilin, transfer to Yangshuo

• Li River bamboo raft ride, countryside cycling or cooking class

• Day 8–10: Shanghai

• Walk the Bund, explore new museums, shop or unwind

• Optional: Visit nearby Suzhou or Disneyland

• Day 11: Depart from Shanghai

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