How to have fun in China?

2020/05/28 11:58:12

Legendary architecture, an ancient and rich culture, and landscapes straight out of your wildest dreams — China is a heaven for explorers and culture geeks intent on discovering some of the most amazing wonders. Who hasn’t heard of the Great Wall of China or the Terracotta Army in Xi’an?

With a two-week itinerary or tour in China, you will be able to really dig into this vast country. Explore the Islamic architecture in the west, gaze upon iconic mountain ranges and discover temples that are known for their beauty and significance. With two weeks, you’ll be able to bring home a plethora of great memories with stunning photos to prove it. If you have 2 weeks in China and are wondering what to do, check out our top China itineraries for 2 weeks in this article.

14 DAYS IN CHINA: TWO-WEEK JOURNEY ALONG THE SILK ROAD

A road stretching out to the dessert — The Silk Road gets its name from the lucrative trade in silk beginning around 207 BCE, during the Han dynasty

Day 1	Welcome to Beijing.
Day 2	Explore Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
Day 3	Take a round-trip cable car to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
Day 4	Visit the Summer Palace. Later, board a flight to Urumqi
Day 5	Fly to Kashgar and visit the famous Sunday Bazaar
Day 6	Visit the Id Kah Mosque and Abakh Khoja Tomb. Fly back to Urumqi & drive to Turpan
Day 7	Visit the ruins of Jiaohe and the Sugong Pagoda. Head for Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Cave and the Flaming Hill
Day 8	See the famous Karez Well. Later, head to Dunhuang via high-speed train
Day 9	Explore the famous Mogao Caves and the Dunhuang Museum
Day 10	Discover the Echoing-Sand Mountain. Fly to Xian
Day 11	Highlights of Xian
Day 12	See the famous City Wall of Xi'an. Fly to Shanghai.
Day 13	Explore Shanghai Museum and Yu Garden. Cruise on the Huangpu River and explore the Bund area.
Day 14	The trip ends in Shanghai.

This 14-day China itinerary follows the trail of the Silk Road for an unforgettable journey molded especially for history and culture lovers. Start with a glimpse of the majestic Great Wall of China and continue to Urumqi. Reach Kashgar via flight and visit the famous Sunday Bazaar. Explore the desert, caves, and pagodas in Turpan and Dunhuang. Later, head for the Terracotta Army in Xi’an and the impressive City Wall. In the final stop Shanghai, you can explore the Shanghai Museum and make a relaxing river cruise to conclude your 2 weeks in China. See tour.

2 WEEKS IN CHINA: CULTURE AND NATURE

A Chinese woman performing traditional Chinese opera on stage — Chengdu is the main home of Sichuan opera, which is more like a play than other forms of Chinese opera.

Day 1	Welcome to Shanghai.
Day 2	City tour of Shanghai, local lunch, visit Yuyuan Garden and the Bund. ly to Guilin.
Day 3	Cruise on the Li River
Day 4	Flight to Chengdu. Optional Sichuan opera performance at night
Day 5	Visit panda breeding center, the cottage of the famous poet Du Fu, and Jinli Old Street
Day 6	Flight to Xian. Explore Hanyang Mausoleum, Shanxi History Museum and the Muslim Quarter
Day 7	Hike up Mount Huashan
Day 8	Terracotta Army and Xian City Wall. Fly to Zhangjiajie
Day 9	Tianmen Mountain and cable car ride
Day 10	Explore Avatar Mountains in Zhangjiajie Natural Forest
Day 11	Visit Baofeng Lake and the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge. Fly to Beijing
Day 12	Explore the most popular sites of Beijing on a city tour
Day 13	Visit the Great Wall of China and the Temple of Heaven
Day 14	Visit the Summer Palace. End of the trip

This much-varied two-week China itinerary is for thrill-seekers and culture admirers alike. Navigate through the alleyways of Shanghai and unwind on a Li River cruise between limestone mountains. Visit and observe adorable pandas in Chengdu, and discover the Terracotta Army and Muslim Quarter in Xian. Hike the astonishing rock pillars of Zhangjiajie and climb the world’s longest glass bridge. Finally, visit Beijing, where the Great Wall and the Forbidden City take the spotlight. See tour.

TWO-WEEK CHINA ITINERARY: BIG CITIES, CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AND A TASTE OF NATURE

Two giant pandas eating bamboo — These giant pandas are only found in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces in China

Day 1	Welcome to Beijing with airport pickup
Day 2	Explore the highlights of ancient Beijing including Tiananmen Square
Day 3	Ride a cable car to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
Day 4	Visit the Summer Palace and narrow alleys of Beijing. High-speed train to Xian
Day 5	Discover the highlights of X’ian including the Terracotta Army and Horses Museum
Day 6	Tour the City Wall of Xian and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. High-speed train to Chengdu
Day 7	Visit giant pandas, Chengdu
Day 8	After a free morning, board a high-speed train to Chongqing. Begin a Yangtze River cruise
Day 9	Cruise the Yangtze River and explore the temple hill of Shibaozhai
Day 10	Tour the Three Gorges Dam and Shennong Stream on the Yangtze River cruise
Day 11	End of the cruise. Board a high-speed train to Shanghai
Day 12	Discover Shanghai and cruise the Huangpu River
Day 13	Free day to explore Shanghai
Day 14	Fly out from Shanghai

This tour is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to soak up the highlights of ancient China in a period of two weeks. Starting in the buzzing capital of Beijing, you’ll have a chance to delve into the iconic architecture of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Continue in Xian and Chengdu, where cultural and natural highlights await. Relax on your Yangtze River cruise. With a high-speed train ride, reach your final destination — the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai — and experience several cultural sights and activities. See tour.

With 2 weeks in China, you’ll get a taste of this vast country’s stunning architecture, the magnificent animal kingdom, unforgettable landscapes and deep-rooted cultures.

Overview map of two weeks in China — An overview map of two weeks in China