Day 1
12 to 16 day long route day 1
Arrive in Beijing, settle in with a smooth hotel transfer, and align the route with the pace and support level agreed in the CMS workflow.
Meals: DinnerTransport: Private arrival transfer
Long Route
14 daysbalanced12 to 16 day long route
A grand route for travelers who want cities, scenery, and route depth in one journey.
Length
14 days / 13 nights
Pace
balanced
Travel style
private tour
Best season
Spring and autumn remain the easiest fit for most operators and travelers.
Route summary
How this itinerary moves through China
A quick route read before you dive into the daily rhythm.
BeijingXi'anChengduJiuzhaigouShanghai
Structured day-by-day CMS content
Published through the editorial workflow
Best fit
Private route planning
Related destinations
Route anchors
Start with the destinations that define the journey.
Beijing
North ChinaImperial heritage, hutong texture, and easy first-time entry into China travel planning.
Xi'an
Northwest ChinaHistory-rich city breaks with the Terracotta Warriors and manageable pacing.
Chengdu
SichuanA calm, food-rich city with panda conservation, tea culture, and easy access to west China scenery.
Jiuzhaigou
SichuanTurquoise lakes, alpine forest, and classic highland scenery for slower scenic pacing.
Shanghai
East ChinaPolished city stays, design hotels, and smooth first-time China logistics.
Daily plan
What each day is designed to do
A calm day-by-day rhythm for comparing pace, cities, meals, and movement.
Beijing
Day 2
12 to 16 day long route day 2
Spend the day in Xi'an with a professionally paced sequence of highlights, practical support, and route logic matched to this itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchTransport: Private vehicle or high-speed rail
Day 3
12 to 16 day long route day 3
Spend the day in Chengdu with a professionally paced sequence of highlights, practical support, and route logic matched to this itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchTransport: Private vehicle or high-speed rail
Day 4
12 to 16 day long route day 4
Spend the day in Jiuzhaigou with a professionally paced sequence of highlights, practical support, and route logic matched to this itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchTransport: Private vehicle or high-speed rail
Day 5
12 to 16 day long route day 5
Spend the day in Shanghai with a professionally paced sequence of highlights, practical support, and route logic matched to this itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchTransport: Private touring vehicle
Day 6
12 to 16 day long route day 6
Spend the day in Shanghai with a professionally paced sequence of highlights, practical support, and route logic matched to this itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchTransport: Private touring vehicle
Day 7
12 to 16 day long route day 7
Spend the day in Shanghai with a professionally paced sequence of highlights, practical support, and route logic matched to this itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchTransport: Private touring vehicle
Day 8
12 to 16 day long route day 8
Spend the day in Shanghai with a professionally paced sequence of highlights, practical support, and route logic matched to this itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchTransport: Private touring vehicle
Day 9
12 to 16 day long route day 9
Spend the day in Shanghai with a professionally paced sequence of highlights, practical support, and route logic matched to this itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchTransport: Private touring vehicle
Day 10
12 to 16 day long route day 10
Spend the day in Shanghai with a professionally paced sequence of highlights, practical support, and route logic matched to this itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchTransport: Private touring vehicle
Day 11
12 to 16 day long route day 11
Spend the day in Shanghai with a professionally paced sequence of highlights, practical support, and route logic matched to this itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchTransport: Private touring vehicle
Day 12
12 to 16 day long route day 12
Spend the day in Shanghai with a professionally paced sequence of highlights, practical support, and route logic matched to this itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchTransport: Private touring vehicle
Day 13
12 to 16 day long route day 13
Spend the day in Shanghai with a professionally paced sequence of highlights, practical support, and route logic matched to this itinerary.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchTransport: Private touring vehicle
Day 14
12 to 16 day long route day 14
Wrap up in Shanghai with a final curated visit, logistics handoff, and onward departure support.
Meals: BreakfastTransport: Private touring vehicle
Province context
Where this route sits on the wider China map
The highlighted province keeps the wider China map readable while still tying this page back to curated destinations and route suggestions.
Related guides
Read before you travel
China visa-free travel for UK travelers
Explain that eligible UK passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days from 17 February 2026 through 31 December 2026.
Family panda route planning notes
Focus on lower-friction pacing, hotel clusters, and support expectations for family trips.
Scenic route ideas for Zhangjiajie, Jiuzhaigou, and Xinjiang
Position each scenery destination for different traveler profiles and route lengths.
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