Ask a QuestionWith the popularity of China travel and the advantage of 30-day visa-free policy to China, citizens from many countries from Europe and Asia can visit China for visa free up to 30 days. If you have enough time and want to explore many places of China, you can stay in China for more than 20 days, about 3 weeks. A 3-week itinerary in China allows you to explore a good mix of the country's rich history, natural beauty, modern cities, and diverse cultures. As a vast and beautiful country, there are many things you can explore in China. You can visit the great wonders of China and the world like the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army. You can also see the Mount Hallelujah in the Avatar.
Staying about 3 weeks in China, you can visit many places of China because China is a vast country with large territory. And you can have more alternatives if you stay about 20 days in China in different parts of China like northern China, southwestern China and southern China. And it is recommended that you add Beijing, Xi’an and cities in the Silk Road in the northern China in your travel list.
Beijing: Imperial Capital of China
Beijing is suitable for your first or last station of your China tour because it is convenient in domestic and international transportation. Generally speaking, 3-4 days are enough to explore Beijing. In Beijing, you can know about the life of the royal by visiting the Forbidden City and other palaces like Summer Palace. You can also know about the long history of China by visiting the Great Wall. Among the famous sections of the Great Wall in Beijing, it is recommended that you visit the Mutianyu Great Wall or Simatai Great Wall with less crowds. You will also have time to taste the local foods and snacks like Peking Roast Duck.
Xi’an: Ancient Capital of Several Dynasties
If you want to know about the history of China, you should add Xi’an in your traveling list. Generally speaking, 2-3 days are enough to visit the highlights of Xi’an. As the capital of several dynasties of China, Xi’an provides you a glimpse into the history of Qin Dynasty. Visiting the Big and Small Wild Goose Pagoda, seeing the vivid terracotta warriors and horses, cycling on the ancient Xi’an City Wall and tasting local characteristic noodles are all good choices in Xi’an.
Silk Road: Dunhuang and Zhangye
Yardang Landform, deserts and Mogao Grottoes are highlights to visit in the Silk Road. 5-6 days are enough to see the attractions in Dunhuang and Zhangye. You must have heard of the exquisite ancient murals in the Mogao Grottoes, beautiful sand dunes of Singing Sands Mountain, wonderful shape of Crescent Spring, breathtaking Yardang landform in Dunhuang and impressive colorful Danxia Landform in Zhangye.
Chengdu: Hometown of Giant Pandas
Chengdu is thought to be the hometown of giant pandas, which is a must-visit place if you want to see the giant pandas in China. Generally speaking, it is recommended to stay in Chengdu for 2-3 days. Spening a day to Leshan Giant Buddha is recommended if you plan to visit Chengdu. And if you want to visit the Jiuzhai Valley, Chengdu is a nice transfer station. And 2-3 days are enough to visit the Jiuzhai Valley.
Chongqing: 3D Transportation And Charming Night View
Known as its magical 3-Dimensional transportation, Chongqing is a famous city in China. It is recommended to stay in Chongqing for 2-3 days. In Chongqing, you can experience the mountain city by having a panoramic view of the city at the top of the Eling Park or Chongqing Eye Observatory. You can also enjoy the charming night view of Chongqing at the Qiansimen Bridge to see the impressive Hongya Cave. At day, you can see the subway crossing the buildings at the Liziba Station of Chongqing Railway Line 2. to experience the life of the local people, you can take the Yangtze River Cableway. By the way, Chongqing hotpot and snacks are very popular if you like spicy foods.
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Yunnan: Kunming, Lijiang and Dali
Yunnan is known as its ancient towns, warm climate, beautiful scenery and unique culture of the minority. You can feel the romance of Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain in Dali, and you can also stroll around the Dali Ancient City. Yulong Snow Mountain and Lijiang Ancient City are nice destinations in Lijiang. In Kunming, you can visit the Stone Forest, stroll around the Dianchi Lake and experience the flower market. Yunnan has freshest and the most delicious mushrooms in China, please remember to eat cooked mushrooms in Yunnan.
Zhangjiajie: Floating Mountains in Avatar
Zhangjiajie is renowned as its towering stone pillars, which inspired the floating mountains in the movie Avatar. Generally speaking, 3-4 days are enough to visit Zhangjiajie. Tianmen Mountain is recommended if you plan to visit Zhangjiajie. And Fenghuang Ancient Town is a good place to visit near Zhangjiajie, where you can know about the architectures and culture of the minority in Hunan.
Guilin: Idyllic Countryside Life
Guilin is a world-famous tourist city in southern China known for its karst landform and picturesque rivers. It is always beautiful in different seasons. It is recommended that you stay in Guilin for 2-3 days in Guilin downtown and Yangshuo. If you catch the right time, you can spend a day to explore the Longji Terraces. Li River Cruise, Yulong River rafting, Yangshuo countryside cycling and Liu Sanjie Impression performance watching are all things you can do in Guilin.
Yangtze River Cruise: Beauty of China’s River
If you want to experience the beauty of the rivers of China, Yangtze River Cruise is a good choice for you. It is recommended you spend 3-4 days on the Yangtze River Cruise. During the Yangtze River Cruise, you will experience the spectacular and picturesque of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River and the Three Gorges Dam.
Shanghai: Modern Metropolis in the East of China
Shanghai is modern metropolis in China, here you can see the development of China. Generally speaking, it is recommended for you to stay in Shanghai for 1-2 days. With the modern skyscrapers and buildings of different styles in Shanghai, and the opening of Disneyland, Shanghai is a good destination for tourists with kids. Foods in Shanghai may be suitable for the taste and flavour of many foreign tourists.
Hangzhou: West Lake
Hangzhou is one of the most famous cities in China. It is recommended that you stay 1-2 days in Hangzhou. At West lake, you can see many beautiful and well-known scenes like Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Leifeng Pagoda, Broken Bridge, Su Causeway and Yang Causeway. You can also taste the famous Longjing tea in China. Hangzhou is close to Shanghai, and you can take high-speed train to Hangzhou from Shanghai.
Suzhou: Most Famous Classical Chinese Gardens
Suzhou is also a famous city in China together with Hangzhou. It is known as its picturesque water town and classical Chinese gardens in China. It is recommended that you stay in Suzhou for 2-3 days. You can spend one day to visit the classical Chinese garden and spend another day to explore the water town of Suzhou, where you can feel the beauty of Jiangnan(south of the Yangtze River). Suzhou is near Hangzhou and Shanghai, which is easy to arrive from Shanghai and Hangzhou.
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