Ask a QuestionTo stay in China for 12 days, you will have many kinds of choices for arranging itinerary. Since China is a vast country, you can see diverse landform like karst landform, Yardang landform and Danxia landform, rivers, spectacular or picturesque mountains, deserts, ancient towns, snow mountains, highland, modern architectures, etc. Generally speaking, you can visit 4-5 cities in 12 days. Among them, Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai are highly recommended to add into your itinerary with their historical and cultural significance.
Recommended Tour: 12 Days Experience the Highlights of China
Day 1-3 Shanghai
Day 4-6 Beijing
Day 7-8 Xi’an
Day 9-10 Guilin
Day 11-12 Hong Kong
This tour includes most of the famous cities in southern and northern China.
In Shanghai, you can know about the modern metropolis of China by visiting the skyscrapers, architectures, strolling around the streets and tasting the local foods.
In Beijing, you can feel the charm of the historical and cultural city by visiting the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and hutong. You can taste the characteristic foods of Beijing like roast duck, mutton and other snacks. If you are interested in Beijing Opera, you can watch the performance and learn to make the masks of the Beijing Opera.
In Xi’an, you can know about one of the most important cities in the history of China. Seeing the vivid terracotta warriors and horses, cycling or walking around the Xi’an City Wall, watching the music fountain at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and tasting the characteristic noodles are things you can do in Xi’an.
Guilin is also a popular destination for foreign tourists in China. In Guilin, you can see the karst landform through the rolling mountains, crystal water and caves. Yangshuo is very famous in Guilin, where you can take the raft, cycle in the countryside and stroll around the West Street.
Hong Kong is also famous among foreign tourists. To experience the beauty of the Victoria Harbour, you can stroll along the Avenue of Stars and take the cruise on the harbour. Victoria Peak is the best destination to have a panoramic view of Hong Kong and enjoy the nigh view of Hong Kong.
Recommended Tour: 12 Days China Panda Adventure Family Tour
Day 1-4 Beijing
Day 5-6 Xi’an
Day 7-8 Chengdu
Day 9-12 Shanghai
The highlight of this 12-day tour is the giant pandas of China. Sichuan is the hometown of giant pandas, and Chengdu is one of the best places to see giant pandas in Sichuan. To see the giant pandas in Sichuan, you can also choose Dujiangyan, Ya’an and Wolong. Sichuan is also the birthplace of hotpot. If you want to try hotpot in China, Chengdu is the best place for you. This itinerary is just for your reference. And if you want to tailor-made your itinerary, you can just contact us, our professional personal travel advisor will give you most professional advice and help you make most suitable itinerary for you.
Recommended Tour: 12 Days Admire the Beauty of Jiuzhaigou & Zhangjiajie
Day 1-4 Beijing
Day 5-6 Jiuzhai Valley
Day 7 Chengdu
Day 8-10 Zhangjiajie
Day 11-12 Shanghai
In this 12-day tour, you will experience the beauty of Jiuzhai Valley and Zhangjiajie in China. Jiuzhai Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Sichuan and China. At Jiuzhai Valley, you can see crystal-clear lakes, multi-tiered waterfalls, lush forests, and snow-capped mountains. At Jiuzhai Valley, you can also know about the Tibetan culture and have trekking experience.
Zhangjiajie is one of the most iconic natural wonders in China. It’s famous for its breathtaking landscapes of towering sandstone pillars, deep ravines, and lush greenery. It is the inspiration for the floating mountains in the film Avatar, directed by James Cameron. The attractions you should not miss are Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain, Glass Bridge, Tianzi Mountain, Baofeng Lake and Wulingyuan.
Recommended Tour: 12 Days China Gourmet Experience Tour
Day 1-4 Beijing
Day 5-6 Chengdu
Day 7-8 Guangzhou
Day 9-10 Hangzhou
Day 11-12 Shanghai
As a country with vast territory, there are many delicious foods in different places of China. If you like tasting foods of different places, China should be your destination. In Beijing, you can taste the Peking Roast Duck, mutton and other snacks. In Chengdu, you can taste various dishes of Sichuan Cuisine, including hotpot and other spicy foods. In Guangzhou, you can taste delicious Cantonese Cuisine. Most of the foods in Guangdong is not spicy, which is suitable for foreign tourists. In Hangzhou, you can taste the Zhejiang Cuisine, which is also not spicy. Shanghai cuisine is similar to Zhejiang Cuisine, and they have some differences.
Recommended Tour: 12 Days Silk Road Tour with Zhangye Danxia Landform
Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, is a key transportation hub in northwest China. It’s an industrial city with a rich history and serves as a gateway to the Silk Road. Lanzhou is often overlooked by tourists, but it has some impressive historical sites and is famous for its beef noodles(Lanzhou Lamian), a must-try dish.
Dunhuang is one of the most famous cities along the ancient Silk Road. It’s known for its Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its location in the Gobi Desert with ancient art, murals, and statues.
Zhangye is a city located in the Hexi Corridor of Gansu Province. It’s famous for the Zhangye Danxia Landform, a strikingly colorful mountain range, and its role as a historically significant stop on the ancient Silk Road.
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