A first taste of China
Imperial history, ancient capitals and a contemporary city finish. A broad first trip with contrasting experiences.
16 PLACES. MANY WAYS IN.
Start with what you love. Then use the region to bring your route together. No knowledge of China’s provinces required.
16 destinations to explore

Imperial courtyards, the Great Wall, and everyday life in the hutongs.
History & culture
Riverfront skylines, leafy neighborhood walks, and a city made for eating.
City life
Pandas in the morning, teahouses in the afternoon, and a very good dinner.
Food & local life
Limestone peaks, river bends, and slow days among villages and rice fields.
Nature & outdoors
Terracotta warriors, a mighty city wall, and noodle shops worth slowing down for.
History & culture
West Lake walks, tea-growing hills, and a softer side of eastern China.
Nature & outdoors
Classical gardens, canal-side lanes, and details worth looking at twice.
History & culture
A city of hills, river crossings, glowing night views, and serious hotpot.
City life
Long dim sum breakfasts, intricate traditional buildings, and Pearl River evenings.
Food & local life
Island lanes, coastal walks, and Fujian flavors at an easy seaside pace.
Food & local life
Sandstone pillars, forest paths, and mountain views that change with the clouds.
Nature & outdoors
A lakeside change of pace, with Bai villages and the Cangshan mountains behind.
Food & local life
Water-threaded old-town lanes, Naxi heritage, and a mountain-framed horizon.
History & culture
Park life, Yunnan flavors, and a welcoming gateway to the southwest.
Food & local life
Granite peaks and pine trees, with whitewashed Huizhou villages below.
Nature & outdoors
Sea air, shaded historic streets, seafood dinners, and a famous brewing story.
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Imperial history, ancient capitals and a contemporary city finish. A broad first trip with contrasting experiences.
Shanghai ↗Suzhou ↗Hangzhou ↗Huangshan ↗
Explore the east through city neighbourhoods, classical gardens, West Lake and mountain landscapes.
Begin in Kunming, then head toward lakeside towns and mountain views. Make space for altitude and slower days.
Prefer a food-focused city break? Chengdu and Chongqing make an appealing pair. Keep your route realistic: fewer stops usually means more time to enjoy them.
Getting between places ↗