China: travel itineraries, weather and hotels

11 day-by-day itineraries to visit China, the best time to go, entry requirements and hotels.

Travel itineraries: China

• Imperial Beijing (4 days)
• Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai (9 days)
• Chengdu & Giant Pandas (5 days)
• China Grand Tour (14 days)
• Beijing Essentials (2 days)
• Beijing and Mutianyu (3 days)
• Xi'an Essentials (2 days)
• Xi'an and Mount Hua (3 days)
• Shanghai Essentials (2 days)
• Shanghai and Suzhou (3 days)
• Beijing and Seoul (8 days)

Cities: China

• Beijing
• Chengdu
• Xi'an
• Shanghai

Frequently asked questions: China

How much does a trip to China cost?

On site (flights excluded), our 5 plans cost €200–350 per person per day, including lodging, meals, visits and transport. The cheapest: €1000–1400 for 4 days.

How many days do you need to visit China?

Our 11 day-by-day plans for China last 2 to 14 days.

When is the best time to visit China?

In Beijing, according to real weather data (2023-2024 averages), the months with 18–33 °C daytime highs and under 100 mm of rain are: April, May, September, October.

Which cities to visit in China?

The cities in our plans: Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Chengdu.