15 Days China Travel Itinerary, Plan a 15-Day Tour in China

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In these 15 days, you can visit some of the most iconic places in China, such as the Great Wall in Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, the giant pandas in Chengdu, the Li River in Guilin, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), and more. You can also choose a northern heritage tour that includes the Great Wall, Yungang Grottoes, Mount Wutai, Pingyao Ancient City, Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, and the Terracotta Warriors. Alternatively, you can explore water towns and scenic landscapes in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Huangshan, and Xi'an. You can even follow the world-famous Silk Road, starting from Xi'an, passing through Dunhuang, and reaching Kashgar. Or, opt for the stunning scenery and rich minority cultures in the southwest, visiting places like Guilin, Longsheng, Guizhou, and Yunnan.

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15 Days Highlights Itinerary of China

Beijing Xian Chengdu Guilin and Shanghai

Day 01 Arrival Beijing

Day 02 Beijing: Summer Palace with Cruise, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City with Treasure House, Hutong Rickshaw Tour, Jingshan Park

Day 03 Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tomb

Day 04 Beijing to Xi'an by Train: Temple of Heaven, Olympic Green for Exterior View of the Bird Nest and Water Cube

Day 05 Xi'an: Terra Cotta Warriors Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Day 06 Xi'an to Chengdu by Flight/Train: Xian Ancient City Wall with One Hour Biking Tour, Xian Great Mosque, Muslim Street

Day 07 Chengdu: Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Center, Jinli Ancient Street

Day 08 Chengdu: People's Park, Wenshu Monastery, Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, Kuanzhai Lane

Day 09 Chengdu to Guilin by Flight/Train: Folded Brocade Hill, Reed Flute Cave.

Day 10 Guilin to Longsheng (100km, 2 hours): Longji Terraced Rice Field and Ping'an Zhuang Village

Day 11 Guilin to Yangshuo by Boat Guilin Tour: One hour private transfer from Guilin to Yangdi Pier, 2 hours' Li River hiking and rafting combined, Xingping Ancient Town

Day 12 Yangshuo to Guilin (65km, 1.5 hours) and flight to Shanghai: Biking in Yangshuo Countryside, Jiuxian Ancient Village, Moon Hill

Day 13 Shanghai: Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai City God Temple, French Concession, Jinmao Tower (Top Floor View), The Bund

Day 14 Shanghai: A free day on your arrangement in Shanghai or one day Xitang Water Town trip

Day 15 Shanghai departure

Beijing Xian Chengdu Guilin Yangtze Cruise and Shanghai

Day 01 Arrival Beijing

Day 02 Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City with Treasure House, Jingshan Park, Hutong Rickshaw Tour

Day 03 Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Round Ways Cable Car on Mutianyu Great Wall, Olympic Green for Exterior View of the Bird Nest and Water Cube

Day 04 Beijing to Xi'an by Flight/Train: Temple of Heaven

Day 05 Xi'an: Terra Cotta Warriors Museum, Xian Great Mosque

Day 06 Xi'an to Guilin by Flight: Shaanxi History Museum, Xian City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Day 07 Guilin: Elephant Trunk Hill, Folded Brocade Hill, Reed Flute Cave

Day 08 Guilin to Chengdu by Flight/train: Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, and back to Guilin airport

Day 09 Chengdu: Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Center, Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Ancestral Hall

Day 10 Chengdu to Chongqing by Train: Wangjiang Park, Local Tea House, Wenshu Monastery, Kuanzhai Lane, Ship board time from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and departs Chongqing at 9:00pm.

Day 11 Yangtze Cruise: Traditional Chinese Tai Chi. Shore Excursion to Shibaozhai. Captain's Welcome Dinner. Victoria Costume Show.

Day 12 Yangtze Cruise: Traditional Chinese Tai Chi. Sail through Qutang Gorge. Shore Excursion to Goddess Stream (3:15pm-6:15pm). Sail through Xiling Gorge. Farewell Buffet.

Day 13 Yangtze Cruise to Yichang, and Yichang to Shanghai by Flight, Shore excursion to The Three Gorges Dam Site.

Day 14 Shanghai: Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, French Concession, Upper Spheres Tour at Oriental Pearl TV Tower

Day 15 Shanghai departure