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9 daysBeijing · Xi'an · Shanghai
First Time China: 9 Days, Beijing + Xi'an + Shanghai
- Independent
- from $2,400 per person
- Private Guided
- from $3,800 per person
7 daysShanghai · Hangzhou · Suzhou
Modern + Poetic: 7 Days, Shanghai + Hangzhou + Suzhou
- Independent
- from $1,800 per person
- Private Guided
- from $2,900 per person
7 daysChengdu · Leshan · Emei Mountain
Sichuan Culture and Food: 7 Days through Chengdu, Leshan, and Emei
- Independent
- from $1,900 per person
- Private Guided
- from $3,000 per person
Reference price for 2027 trips, 2 sharing · excl. international flights
10-Day China Itinerary 2027: 240-Hour Visa-Free Route
Two DIY 10-day China routes for 240-hour visa-free: Shanghai–Suzhou–Hangzhou–Nanjing/Huangshan, or Beijing–Xi'an–Shanghai by HSR.
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14-Day China Itinerary 2027: 2 Weeks, Independent or Private Guided
A practical 14-day China itinerary sample for a private trip — Independent rail-led or Private Guided private-car pacing — with visa honesty vs 240-hour transit. Enquire 1:1.
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China Over Christmas and New Year 2027: A 10–14 Day Winter Route
A practical 10–14 day China Christmas and New Year route from Shanghai through Xi'an to Beijing, with optional Hangzhou or Suzhou, rail planning and seasonal advice.
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China with Kids (2027): Train Tickets, Visa-Free Entry, Disney, Food and Pacing
A China with kids hub: child train tickets, visa-free entry for minors, Shanghai Disneyland, food, strollers, health and pacing, for Independent or Private Guided trips.
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How to Spend 5 Days in Beijing Without Wasting a Single One
A practical day-by-day Beijing itinerary for first-time visitors: Forbidden City logistics, the right Great Wall section, hutongs on foot, and how to move between it all without losing hours.
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Your First 24 Hours in Shanghai: A Calm, Practical Guide
A no-panic sequence for your first day in Shanghai: airport, data, payments, hotel, first walk, first meal, and what not to overdo.
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Places to Visit in China 2027: First Trip, Scenery, Food and Silk Road
How to choose places to visit in China in 2027 by trip type: first-trip cities, scenery, food cities and the Silk Road, matched to your days.
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Fly Into Hong Kong, Out of Beijing: A 14-Day China Itinerary
A Hong Kong-to-Beijing open-jaw plan for about two weeks in China: the route skeleton, official MTR high-speed rail journey times from West Kowloon, how the 240-hour clock fits, and how LocalKey builds it.
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3 Week China Itinerary 2027: 21 Days, Independent or Private Guided
A 3 week China itinerary for 2027: a 21-day private route through Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin and Shanghai, the visa you need, and Independent or Private Guided.
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Hong Kong + Guangzhou + Guilin in 10 Days (2027)
A Hong Kong–Guangzhou–Guilin plan for about 10 days: West Kowloon high-speed rail into Guangzhou South, onward rail to Guilin, Yangshuo as a linked extension, and how LocalKey builds the trip.
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Chongqing Itinerary 2027: What to Do in 2 or 3 Days
A practical two- or three-day Chongqing itinerary covering the city's museums, historic districts, monorail views, river crossing and UNESCO day trips.
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Harbin Ice and Snow and Northeast China in Winter
Plan a practical Harbin ice-and-snow winter trip with timing advice, a 4–7 day itinerary, cold-weather packing guidance and route options for foreigners.
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