2 Months China Itierary, Plan a 60 Days Trip to China

2 Months China Itinerary Suggested

Beijing, Chengde, Datong, Wutai Mountain, Taiyuan, Qikou Ancient Town, Pingyao, Luoyang, Xian, Chengdu, Leshan, Emei Mt., Jiuzhaigou Valley, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri La, Lhasa, Tsedang, Shigartse, Tingri, Everest Mt., Guilin, Longji, Yangshuo, Yellow Mt., Hangzhou, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai.

Day 1: Arrive Beijing - Airport to hotel transfer.

Day 2: Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Hutong Tour.

Day 3: Beijing - Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall, or stay a night at bottom of the Great Wall Jinshanling Section. Do 1-2 days hiking.

Day 4: Beijing - Summer Palace, Lama Temple and Confucius Temple.

Day 5: Free Day to explore the city on your own.

Day 6: Beijing to Chengde, about 3 hours drive and visit the world cultural heritage sites.

Day 7: Chengde - Chengde Mountain Resort, Pule Temple

Day 8: Chengde-Beijing: Putuo Zongcheng Temple, Punning Temple, Chengde to Beijing

Day 9: Beijing to Datong by flight, visit Yungang Grottoes and Huayan Temple.

Day 10: Datong to Wutai Mountain (about 3.5 hours’ drive) – Hanging Temple and drive to Wutai Mountain

Day 11: Wutai Mountain – Temple complex

Day 12: Wutai Mountain to Pingyao (about 4 hours’ drive) - Jinci Temple in Taiyuan

Day 12: Pingyao - Rishengchang, City Wall, Ming Qing Street, the Officials’ Office of Pingyao County, Town House and Shuanglin Temple.

Day 13: Pingyao to Luoyang by overnight train - Wang’s Compound and Mian Mountain.

Day 14: Luoyang – Longmen Grottoes in the afternoon.

Day 15: Luoyang – Old City, Shaolin Temple and bullet train to Xian.

Day 16: Xian - Terra-cotta Warriors and Soldiers, Muslim Street, local market.

Day 17: Xian - Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum, Xian City Wall and the Great Mosque, Dumpling Dinner.

Day 18: Xian to Chengdu - Transfers between hotels and airport, city tour in the afternoon.

1 extra Day to visit the Panda in the morning and explore the city in the afternoon

1 extra Day to visti the Qingcheng Mountain and Dujiangyan Iirrigation System

Day 19: Chengdu to Jiuzhai Valley - Huanglong and Jiuzhai Valley.

Day 20: Jiuzhai Valley - Shuzheng valley

Day 21: Jiuzhai Valley - Rize valley and Zaru Valley.

Day 22: Jiuzhai Valley to Chengdu, Chengdu to Leshan, Leshan Big Buddha to Emei Mountain

Day 23: Emei Mountain to Chengdu and flight to Kunming

Day 24: Kunming: Stone Forest and local market visit

Day 25: Kunming to Dali: city tour

Day 26: Dali city tour

Day 27: Dali drive to Shaxi, vsiti Shaxi ancient town, one night in this quiet and less commercial town

Day 28: Shaxi to Lijiang, visit the sights around Shaxi and stay overnight in Lijiang

Day 29: Lijiang- tour in the ancient town of Lijiang

Day 30: explore Lashi Lake, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Baisha Mural Painting

Day 31: Lijiang drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge, hiking to the middle tiger leaping gorge and drive to Shangri La

Day 32: Shangri La - explore the Zongke Ancient Town

Day 33: Visit Ganden Sumtseling Monastery and Potatso National Park

Day 34: Shangri La flight to Lhasa, rest after checking in your hotel

Day 35: Lhasa - Sera Monastery, Norbulinka and Tibet Museum.

Day 36: Lhasa - Potala Palace, Barkhor Street and  Jokhang Temple.

Day 37: Lhasa to Zedang, about 3 hours drive and visit the Mingdruling Monastery.

Day 38: Zedang - Samye Monastery and Yumbulagang Monastery

Day 39: Zedang to Shigatse: about 6 hours drive

Day 40: Shigatse - Lake Yamdrok and to Palkor Chode

Day 41: Shigatse to Tingri - about 4 hours drive and visit the Sakya Monastery

Day 42: Dingri/Everest Base Camp/Shigatse: 3 hours drive to the Base and back to Shigatse in the afternoon

Day 43: Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery in the morning and drive back to Lhasa

Day 44: Lhasa to Chengdu to Guilin by flight, overnight in city Center of Guilin

Day 45: Guilin - Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Seven Star Park and a local market.

Day 46: Guilin to Yangshuo - Li River cruise, Xinping Ancient Town, Fuli Ancient Town.

Day 47: Yangshuo: Cooking class, Chinese kungfu class, Countryside tour, Bamboo rafting.

Day 48: Yangshuo to Longji Dragon's Backbone - Ping An village, ethnic villages, rice terraced fields.

Day 49: Longji to Guilin airport for flight to Yellow Mountain

Day 50: Yellow Mountain - Cable car up to the Mountain and overnight there

Day 51: Morning tour on the Mountain and cable car down, explore Hongcun Village in the afternoon

Day 52: Hongcun Village - free time

Day 53: Hongcun to Yellow Mountain, visit the musts and take anight afternoon train to Hangzhou

Day 54: Hangzhou city tour

Day 55: Hangzhou tour and train time Suzhou

Day 56: Suzhou Tour

Day 57: Suzhou to Hangzhou airport and take flight to Zhangjiajie

Day 58: Zhangjiajie tour

Day 59: Zhangjiajie tour

Day 60: Zhangjiajie flight to Shanghai

Day 61: Shanghai tour to the Bund, Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Garden, French Concession, Shanghai World Financial Center.

Day 62: Shanghai free time

Day 63: Shanghai to your city - Hotel to airport transfer.

This China tour itinerary is over 60 days and covers the most highlights of China. Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang can be arranged in this tour and 8 to 12 days is requested.

60 Days itinerary for Beijing Inner Mongolia Xian Gansu Xinjiang Yunnan Guizhou Guilin Huangshan Zhangjiajie and Shanghai

Day 1-7: Beijing

• -Visit the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Summer Palace.
• -Take a tour of the Hutongs and experience traditional Chinese culture.
• -Visit the Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Day 8-14: Inner Mongolia

• -Explore the grasslands, deserts, and mountains of Inner Mongolia.
• -Visit the ancient ruins of the Xiongnu Empire.
• -Experience the traditional lifestyle of the nomadic herders.

Day 15-20: Xian

• -See the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.
• -Visit the ancient city walls of Xian, one of the best-preserved city walls in China.
• -Explore the Muslim Quarter and taste delicious local food.

Day 21-26: Gansu

• -Visit the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• -See the Echoing-Sand Mountain and Crescent Lake.
• -Experience the unique culture and history of the Silk Road.

Day 27-32: Xinjiang

• -Visit the ancient city of Kashgar, a major center of Silk Road trade.
• -See the Tian Shan Mountains, the second-highest mountain range in the world.
• -Experience the unique culture of the Uighur people, who are known for their delicious food and traditional handicrafts.

Day 33-38: Yunnan

• -Visit the ancient city of Dali, known for its traditional Bai architecture.
• -See the stunning terraced rice paddies in Yuanyang.
• -Explore the diverse culture and landscapes of Yunnan province.

Day 39-44: Guizhou

• -Visit the ancient city of Guiyang, known for its traditional wooden architecture.
• -See the Huangguoshu Waterfall, the largest waterfall in China.
• -Experience the unique culture and history of the Miao and Dong ethnic minorities.

Day 45-50: Guilin

• -See the stunning limestone karst landscapes of Guilin.
• -Take a boat tour on the Li River.
• -Visit the ancient city of Yangshuo, known for its traditional Chinese architecture.

Day 51-56: Huangshan

• -Visit the Yellow Mountains, one of the most famous and beautiful mountain ranges in China.
• -See the "sea of clouds" that often covers the mountains.
• -Experience the unique culture and history of the region.

Day 57-60: Zhangjiajie and Shanghai

• -Visit the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, known for its unique sandstone pillars.
• -See the Tianmen Mountain, known for its large natural arch.
• -Explore the bustling city of Shanghai, known for its modern architecture and delicious food.

8 weeks itinerary to Shanghai Huangshan Hangzhou Zhangjiajie Guilin Guizhou Sichuan Tibet Xinjiang Gansu Shanxi and Beijing

Day 1-3: Shanghai

Explore the Bund, Yu Garden, and French Concession. Take a day trip to Zhujiajiao Water Town.

Day 4-6: Huangshan

Hike the Yellow Mountain and visit Hongcun and Xidi Ancient Villages.

Day 7-9: Hangzhou

Stroll around the West Lake, visit the Lingyin Temple and Hefang Street.

Day 10-12 Zhangjiajie

Explore the Avatar Mountains and Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

Day 13-15 Guilin/Yangshuo

Take a Li River Cruise, visit the Reed Flute Cave and hike around Yangshuo.

Day 16-19 Guizhou

Visit the Huangguoshu Waterfall, Miao and Dong Villages.

Day 20-26 Sichuan

Visit Chengdu and see the Giant Pandas, hike in Jiuzhaigou National Park, and visit the Leshan Giant Buddha.

Day 27-35: Tibet

Explore Lhasa, visit the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and hike around the Namtso Lake.

Day 36-42: Xinjiang

Visit Urumqi, Turpan, and Kashgar, see the ruins of Gaochang and Jiaohe ancient cities.

Day 43-48: Gansu

Visit Dunhuang, see the Mogao Caves and hike the Mingsha Sand Dunes. Then, explore Jiayuguan, the western end of the Great Wall.

Day 49-54: Shanxi

Visit Pingyao, the best-preserved ancient city in China. Then, explore the Yungang Grottoes in Datong.

Day 55-60: Beijing

Visit the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and hike the Great Wall of China.

If the above routes are not your cup of tea, then contact us to customize your 8 weeks China tour itinerary >>

28 to 40 Days Itinerary Suggested to visit China

28 to 40 Days Tour Itinerary: Beijing, Datong, Wutai Mountain, Pingyao, Luoyang, Xian, Chengdu, Jiuzhai Valley, Tibet, Yunnan, Guilin, Longji, Yangshuo and Shanghai.

Day 1: Arrive Beijing - Airport to hotel transfer.

Day 2: Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Hutong Tour.

Day 3: Beijing - Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall, Peking Duck for dinner.

Day 4: Beijing - Summer Palace, Lama Temple and Confucius Temple.

Day 5: Beijing to Datong by flight, visit Yungang Grottoes and Huayan Temple.

Day 6: Datong to Wutai Mountain (about 3.5 hours’ drive) – Hanging Temple and drive to Wutai Mountain

Day 7: Wutai Mountain – Temple complex

Day 8: Wutai Mountain to Pingyao (about 4 hours’ drive) - Jinci Temple in Taiyuan

Day 9: Pingyao - Rishengchang, City Wall, Ming Qing Street, the Officials’ Office of Pingyao County, Town House and Shuanglin Temple.

Day 10: Pingyao to Luoyang by overnight train - Wang’s Compound and Mian Mountain.

Day 11: Luoyang – Longmen Grottoes in the afternoon.

Day 12: Luoyang – Old City, Shaolin Temple and bullet train to Xian.

Day 13: Xian - Terra-cotta Warriors and Soldiers, Muslim Street, local market.

Day 14: Xian - Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum, Xian City Wall and the Great Mosque, Dumpling Dinner.

Day 15: Xian to Chengdu - Transfers between hotels and airport, Panda tour in the afternoon.

Day 16: Chengdu to Jiuzhai Valley - Huanglong and Jiuzhai Valley.

Day 17: Jiuzhai Valley - Shuzheng valley

Day 18: Jiuzhai Valley - Rize valley and Zaru Valley.

Day 19: Jiuzhai Valley to Chengdu, Chengdu to Leshan, Leshan Big Buddha to Emei Mountain

Day 20: Emei Mountain to Chengdu

Day 21: Chengdu to Lhasa

Day 22: Lhasa - Sera Monastery, Norbulinka and Tibet Museum.

Day 23: Lhasa - Potala Palace, Barkhor Street and  Jokhang Temple.

Day 24: Lhasa to Shangri La - Old City and Songzanlin Monastery.

Day 25: Shangri La - Pudacuo National Park, Village visiting.

Day 26: Shangri La to Lijiang -  Tiger Leaping Gorge and Yangtze’s first bend.

Day 27: Lijiang - Sites in the Lijiang ancient town.

Day 28: Lijiang -  Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Day 29: Lijiang to Dali - Shaxi ancient town for its market and temples.

Day 30: Dali - Chongsheng Temple and the Three Pagodas, Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake.

Day 31: Dali to Kunming and Kunming to Guilin

Day 32: Guilin - Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Seven Star Park and a local market.

Day 33: Guilin to Yangshuo - Li River cruise, Xinping Ancient Town, Fuli Ancient Town.

Day 34: Yangshuo: Cooking class, Chinese kungfu class, Countryside tour, Bamboo rafting.

Day 35: Yangshuo to Longji Dragon's Backbone - Ping An village, ethnic villages, rice terraced fields.

Day 36: Longji to Guilin airport to Shanghai - Half day free.

Day 37: Shanghai - The Bund, Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Garden, French Concession, Shanghai World Financial Center.

Day 38: Shanghai to your city - Hotel to airport transfer.