Days 1–4: Beijing
Day 1: arrive, reach your hotel and settle in. Day 2: plan your central Beijing sightseeing around confirmed reservations. Day 3: choose one Great Wall excursion. Day 4: leave room for neighbourhood walks or a missed priority.
Choose a hotel with convenient transport and keep the arrival day flexible.
Day 5: transfer to Xi’an
Check available trains or flights for your date and compare the whole journey, including the station or airport transfer. Make this a travel day with only optional evening plans.
Days 6–7: Xi’an
Use one day for the Terracotta Army after checking admission and transport. Keep the other focused on the city rather than adding another distant excursion. Confirm current opening arrangements before fixing the order.
Day 8: transfer to Shanghai
Compare transport for your date and arrival location. Save the hotel address and keep dinner plans flexible; avoid a timed attraction immediately after the connection.
Days 9–11: Shanghai
Spend one day exploring central sights, one on a slower neighbourhood itinerary and one on a pre-booked priority such as Disneyland if it interests you. These are choices, not an instruction to buy admission to every attraction.
Days 12–14: optional excursion, buffer and departure
Day 12: choose Suzhou, Hangzhou or Zhujiajiao as a day trip. Day 13: retain a flexible city day. Day 14: leave time for your airport journey and check-in. Shorten the excursion list if your flight times reduce the usable days.
Your checklist
- Entry requirements checked
- Transport between bases confirmed
- Priority attractions reserved
- Arrival and departure days kept light
- Flexible day retained
Common questions
Is this a booked package?
No. It is an editorial outline; confirm transport, accommodation and admissions separately.
Can I add more cities?
You can, but each change of base uses time. Consider replacing a stop rather than making every day a transfer.
Are all 14 days full sightseeing days?
No. Arrival, departure and intercity transport are included in the outline.
Sources & updates
Official and provider references for the details above. Booking conditions, entry requirements and service arrangements can change.
- China Railway: English passenger FAQ
Official railway passenger and ticket guidance.
- China Meteorological Administration
Current meteorological information and warnings.