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Day-by-day routes for first visits, short stays and private journeys.

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China
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10-Day China Itinerary 2026: 240-Hour Route, Not a Group Tour

A 10-day independent China plan that fits 240-hour visa-free. US passports OK. HSR, not a packaged group. Two routes, one slower.

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China
Itineraries10 min read

What Are the Best 5-Day China Itinerary Options for a First-Time Visitor?

Three structured 5-day China itineraries for first-time visitors: Beijing-only, Beijing–Shanghai, and Beijing–Xi'an. Daily schedules, transport costs, and logistics.

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Beijing skyline at dusk — a first-time visitor's starting point for a 5-day itinerary
China
Itineraries10 min read

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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Shanghai
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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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Shanghai financial district skyline from the Bund — the commercial center for most international business travel to China
China
Itineraries11 min read

Shanghai Business Trip — The Practical Setup Guide for Work Travelers

A practical guide for first-time business travelers to Shanghai: VPN setup before landing, Alipay for client dinners, which district puts you near your meetings, and where to decompress without a three-hour tourist circuit.

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China
Itineraries10 min read

What Are the Best Sights to Fit Into a 24–48 Hour Shanghai Layover Itinerary?

A time-optimized 24–48 hour Shanghai layover itinerary covering visa-free transit, airport transport, the Bund, Yu Garden, Lujiazui skyline, and payment tips for international travelers in 2026.

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