10-Day Extended China Route
This route keeps the classic highlights but finally gives nature and food some real room in the schedule.
Route Overview
The classic route plus Chengdu's pandas and Yangshuo's stunning karst landscapes. Perfect for those wanting nature and wildlife alongside China's great cities.
Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Yangshuo - Shanghai.
Duration: 10 days | Best for: Nature & culture mix.
Estimated budget: $1200-2000 per person.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Days 1-3: Beijing
Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven.
Days 4-5: Xi'an
Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, Muslim Quarter.
Days 6-7: Chengdu
Panda Base, spicy Sichuan food, People's Park.
Days 8-9: Yangshuo
Li River cruise, karst peaks, countryside biking.
Day 10: Shanghai
The Bund, departure.
Pro Tips
Panda Base: Arrive early (8am) when pandas are most active.
Yangshuo: Stay 2 nights minimum to enjoy the scenery.
Chengdu-Xi'an flight: 1.5 hours vs 13 hours by train.
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