{"id":31732,"date":"2025-10-15T10:01:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T10:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=31732"},"modified":"2026-04-25T05:18:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T05:18:00","slug":"de-bedste-ruter-til-kinesiske-byer-for-forstegangsrejsende","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/best-china-city-routes-for-first-time-travelers\/","title":{"rendered":"De bedste ruter i China City for f\u00f8rstegangsrejsende"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"31732\" class=\"elementor elementor-31732\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32a7a11 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"32a7a11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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Recommended Days<\/h3><ul data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"803\"><li data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"440\"><p data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"440\"><strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"240\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/beijing-travel-guide\/\">Beijing<\/a> (3\u20134 days):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/what-is-the-capital-city-of-china\/\">China&#8217;s capital<\/a> offers a deep dive into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ming-dynasty\/\">Ming<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/qing-dynasty\/\">Qing<\/a> royal history with must-visits like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/forbidden-city\/\">Forbidden City<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/beijing-great-wall\/\">Great Wall<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/temple-of-heaven\/\">Temple of Heaven<\/a>. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/the-8-ancient-capitals-of-china\/\">China\u2019s oldest capitals<\/a>, home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/terracotta-army\/\">Terracotta Warriors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/tang-dynasty\/\">Tang Dynasty<\/a> architecture, and vibrant cultural shows like the Great Tang All Day Mall.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4989672 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4989672\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xian-travel-guide\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Night-view-of-Xian-Bell-Tower-and-city-lights-\u2013-Iconic-Xian-skyline-glowing-at-night-with-the-historic-Bell-Tower-and-modern-shopping-mall-e1751464223648-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-26261\" alt=\"Night view of Xi\u2019an Bell Tower and city lights \u2013 Iconic Xi\u2019an skyline glowing at night with the historic Bell Tower and modern shopping mall.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Night-view-of-Xian-Bell-Tower-and-city-lights-\u2013-Iconic-Xian-skyline-glowing-at-night-with-the-historic-Bell-Tower-and-modern-shopping-mall-e1751464223648-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Night-view-of-Xian-Bell-Tower-and-city-lights-\u2013-Iconic-Xian-skyline-glowing-at-night-with-the-historic-Bell-Tower-and-modern-shopping-mall-e1751464223648-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Night-view-of-Xian-Bell-Tower-and-city-lights-\u2013-Iconic-Xian-skyline-glowing-at-night-with-the-historic-Bell-Tower-and-modern-shopping-mall-e1751464223648-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Night-view-of-Xian-Bell-Tower-and-city-lights-\u2013-Iconic-Xian-skyline-glowing-at-night-with-the-historic-Bell-Tower-and-modern-shopping-mall-e1751464223648-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Night-view-of-Xian-Bell-Tower-and-city-lights-\u2013-Iconic-Xian-skyline-glowing-at-night-with-the-historic-Bell-Tower-and-modern-shopping-mall-e1751464223648-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Night-view-of-Xian-Bell-Tower-and-city-lights-\u2013-Iconic-Xian-skyline-glowing-at-night-with-the-historic-Bell-Tower-and-modern-shopping-mall-e1751464223648.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11e7c6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11e7c6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"644\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shanghai-travel-guide\/\">Shanghai<\/a> (2\u20133 days):<\/strong> A striking mix of East and West. See the colonial architecture at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/the-bund\/\">the Bund<\/a>, modern towers in Lujiazui, and stroll through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/yu-garden\/\">Yuyuan Garden<\/a> and classic alleyways.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5ef095 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f5ef095\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shanghai-travel-guide\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Illuminated-Oriental-Pearl-Tower-and-Shanghai-skyline-reflected-in-river-at-night-1024x767.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-26411\" alt=\"Illuminated Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai skyline reflected in river at night\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Illuminated-Oriental-Pearl-Tower-and-Shanghai-skyline-reflected-in-river-at-night-1024x767.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Illuminated-Oriental-Pearl-Tower-and-Shanghai-skyline-reflected-in-river-at-night-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Illuminated-Oriental-Pearl-Tower-and-Shanghai-skyline-reflected-in-river-at-night-768x575.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Illuminated-Oriental-Pearl-Tower-and-Shanghai-skyline-reflected-in-river-at-night-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Illuminated-Oriental-Pearl-Tower-and-Shanghai-skyline-reflected-in-river-at-night-150x112.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Illuminated-Oriental-Pearl-Tower-and-Shanghai-skyline-reflected-in-river-at-night.webp 1442w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-821190c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"821190c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"864\">Budget Range (Per Person, RMB \u2013 excl. intl. airfare)<\/h3><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1281\"><thead data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"925\"><tr data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"925\"><th data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"879\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Type<\/th><th data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"896\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Estimate (RMB)<\/th><th data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"925\" data-col-size=\"md\">Travel Style &amp; Inclusions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1281\"><tr data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1089\"><td data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1002\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Budget<\/td><td data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1019\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a58,000\u2013\u00a512,000<\/td><td data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1089\" data-col-size=\"md\">Chain hotels, public transit, street eats, must-see landmarks only<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1185\"><td data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1104\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Comfortable<\/td><td data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1122\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a515,000\u2013\u00a520,000<\/td><td data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1185\" data-col-size=\"md\">Boutique stays, taxis, regional cuisine, guided local tours<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1281\"><td data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1200\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Luxury<\/td><td data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1217\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a525,000+<\/td><td data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1281\" data-col-size=\"md\">5-star hotels, private car, fine dining, VIP cultural access<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><h3 data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"219\">Why Choose This Route<\/h3><p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"785\">This route reveals China\u2019s sweeping transformation\u2014from ancient dynasties to modern marvels. In Beijing, the Forbidden City and Great Wall transport you to the grandeur of emperors.<\/p><p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"785\">Xi\u2019an introduces China\u2019s first unifier through the Terracotta Warriors and well-preserved city walls.<\/p><p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"785\">Then, step into the future in Shanghai, where colonial architecture meets a skyline of glass towers.<\/p><p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"785\">This blend of tradition and innovation makes it ideal for first-time visitors seeking a balanced introduction to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/china-history\/\">China\u2019s history<\/a>, culture, and city life. Efficient bullet trains connect each stop, ensuring smooth transitions between eras.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"180\">Route 2: Pandas, Peaks &amp; Ancient Wisdom \u2013 Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Dujiangyan (7\u20139 Days)<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"222\">City Breakdown &amp; Recommended Days<\/h3><ul data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"1026\"><li data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"505\"><p data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"505\"><strong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"248\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chengdu-travel-guide\/\">Chengdu<\/a> (2\u20133 days):<\/strong> Capital of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/sichuan-travel-guide\/\">Sichuan<\/a> and land of teahouses, pandas, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hotpot\/\">hot pot<\/a>. Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, stroll through Kuanzhai Alleys and Jinli Ancient Street, sip\u76d6\u7897\u8336 (covered-bowl tea), and enjoy a face-changing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/sichuan-opera\/\">Sichuan opera<\/a> performance.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b50c2b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b50c2b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-801x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25972\" alt=\"Jiu Yan Qiao (Nine Eyes Bridge) Bar Street chengdu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-801x1024.webp 801w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-391x500.webp 391w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-235x300.webp 235w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-768x981.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-1202x1536.webp 1202w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-150x192.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e965bbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e965bbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3758\"><strong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"534\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/jiuzhaigou\/\">Jiuzhaigou<\/a> (3\u20134 days):<\/strong> A dreamlike alpine valley of lakes, waterfalls, and colorful karst formations. You\u2019ll need time to explore all three scenic valleys: Rize, Zechawa, and Shuzheng. Staying near the park entrance is ideal for multi-day exploration.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43df963 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"43df963\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jiuzhaigou-Five-Flower-Lake-Scenic-Reflection-\u2013-Clear-turquoise-water-reflecting-forest-and-sky-in-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Sichuan-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-26386\" alt=\"Jiuzhaigou Five Flower Lake Scenic Reflection \u2013 Clear turquoise water reflecting forest and sky in Jiuzhaigou Valley, Sichuan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jiuzhaigou-Five-Flower-Lake-Scenic-Reflection-\u2013-Clear-turquoise-water-reflecting-forest-and-sky-in-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Sichuan-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jiuzhaigou-Five-Flower-Lake-Scenic-Reflection-\u2013-Clear-turquoise-water-reflecting-forest-and-sky-in-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Sichuan-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jiuzhaigou-Five-Flower-Lake-Scenic-Reflection-\u2013-Clear-turquoise-water-reflecting-forest-and-sky-in-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Sichuan-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jiuzhaigou-Five-Flower-Lake-Scenic-Reflection-\u2013-Clear-turquoise-water-reflecting-forest-and-sky-in-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Sichuan-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jiuzhaigou-Five-Flower-Lake-Scenic-Reflection-\u2013-Clear-turquoise-water-reflecting-forest-and-sky-in-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Sichuan-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jiuzhaigou-Five-Flower-Lake-Scenic-Reflection-\u2013-Clear-turquoise-water-reflecting-forest-and-sky-in-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Sichuan.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbbe4ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbbe4ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"1026\"><li data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"1026\"><p data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"1026\"><strong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"792\">Dujiangyan (1\u20132 days):<\/strong> Home to the 2,000-year-old Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a marvel of ancient Chinese engineering still in use today. Also visit nearby Mount Qingcheng, one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/taoism\/\">Taoism<\/a>\u2019s sacred mountains known for its misty forests and tranquil trails.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b149b47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b149b47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dujiangyan-Irrigation-System-chengdu-e1751019415236-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25985\" alt=\"Dujiangyan Irrigation System chengdu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dujiangyan-Irrigation-System-chengdu-e1751019415236-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dujiangyan-Irrigation-System-chengdu-e1751019415236-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dujiangyan-Irrigation-System-chengdu-e1751019415236-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dujiangyan-Irrigation-System-chengdu-e1751019415236-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dujiangyan-Irrigation-System-chengdu-e1751019415236-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dujiangyan-Irrigation-System-chengdu-e1751019415236.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f9e599 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f9e599\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1087\">Budget Range (Per Person, RMB \u2013 excl. intl. airfare)<\/h3><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1554\"><thead data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1148\"><tr data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1148\"><th data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1102\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Type<\/th><th data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1119\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Estimate (RMB)<\/th><th data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1148\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Travel Style &amp; Inclusions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1554\"><tr data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1305\"><td data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1225\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Budget<\/td><td data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1242\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a57,000\u2013\u00a510,000<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1305\">Basic hotels, long-distance buses, street food &amp; essentials<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1412\"><td data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1320\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Comfortable<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1338\">\u00a512,000\u2013\u00a518,000<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1412\">4-star stays, domestic flights\/train+bus, guided tours, Sichuan dining<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1554\"><td data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1427\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Luxury<\/td><td data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1444\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a522,000+<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1554\">5-star hotels near Jiuzhaigou Park, private transfers, panda VIP experience, fine dining, scenic cableways<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><h3 data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1273\">Why Choose This Route<\/h3><p>This route mixes wildlife, heritage, and alpine wonder in one unforgettable trip.<\/p><p>Start with giant pandas and slow-paced tea life in Chengdu, then venture into Jiuzhaigou\u2019s kaleidoscope of lakes, waterfalls, and forested peaks.<\/p><p>End at Dujiangyan, a 2,000-year-old irrigation marvel still feeding the Sichuan plains. Along the way, enjoy spicy cuisine, mountain air, and cultural gems like Qingcheng Taoist temples.<\/p><p>It\u2019s a perfect pick for travelers who want gentle adventure, photogenic landscapes, and a taste of Sichuan\u2019s laid-back rhythm.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"191\">Route 3: Silk Road Legacy \u2013 Xi\u2019an, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Urumqi (10\u201312 Days)<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"233\">City Breakdown &amp; Recommended Days<\/h3><ul data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"580\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><li data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"444\"><p data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"444\"><strong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"257\">Xi\u2019an (2\u20133 days):<\/strong> As the eastern gateway of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/silk-road\/\">Silk Road<\/a>, Xi\u2019an is your launchpad into ancient China. Visit the Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Ming City Wall to set the historical stage.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2974c5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2974c5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bell-Drum-Towers-Square-Xian-1024x684.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-26274\" alt=\"Bell &amp; Drum Towers Square Xi\u2019an\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bell-Drum-Towers-Square-Xian-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bell-Drum-Towers-Square-Xian-300x200.webp 300w, 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data-end=\"3117\"><strong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"470\">Zhangye (1\u20132 days):<\/strong> Discover the rainbow-colored mountains of Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, and explore the Giant Buddha Temple for insights into the corridor\u2019s Buddhist past.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e31c146 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e31c146\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rainbow-mountains-of-Zhangye-Danxia-Geological-Park-e1774870155392-1024x605.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31390\" alt=\"Rainbow mountains of Zhangye Danxia Geological Park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rainbow-mountains-of-Zhangye-Danxia-Geological-Park-e1774870155392-1024x605.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rainbow-mountains-of-Zhangye-Danxia-Geological-Park-e1774870155392-500x296.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rainbow-mountains-of-Zhangye-Danxia-Geological-Park-e1774870155392-300x177.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rainbow-mountains-of-Zhangye-Danxia-Geological-Park-e1774870155392-768x454.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rainbow-mountains-of-Zhangye-Danxia-Geological-Park-e1774870155392-1536x908.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rainbow-mountains-of-Zhangye-Danxia-Geological-Park-e1774870155392-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rainbow-mountains-of-Zhangye-Danxia-Geological-Park-e1774870155392-150x89.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rainbow-mountains-of-Zhangye-Danxia-Geological-Park-e1774870155392.webp 1827w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb5309a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb5309a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"493\"><strong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"656\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/dunhuang-travel-guide\/\">Dunhuang<\/a> (2\u20133 days):<\/strong> Dive into the spiritual heart of the Silk Road\u2014explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/mogao-caves\/\">Mogao Caves<\/a>, ride camels across the Singing Sand Dunes, and witness the oasis wonder of Crescent Lake.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c36c75d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c36c75d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sunset-over-Crescent-Lake-and-Mingsha-Sand-Dunes-in-Dunhuang-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31362\" alt=\"Sunset over Crescent Lake and Mingsha Sand Dunes in Dunhuang\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sunset-over-Crescent-Lake-and-Mingsha-Sand-Dunes-in-Dunhuang-1024x768.webp 1024w, 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1767\"><strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"843\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/urumqi\/\">Urumqi<\/a> (2\u20133 days):<\/strong> Capital of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xinjiang\/\">Xinjiang<\/a> and a hub of Central Asian culture. Browse the International Grand Bazaar and unwind at Heavenly Lake (Tianchi), nestled in the Tianshan Mountains.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d7c3ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0d7c3ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Urumqi-city-skyline-with-snow\u2011capped-Tianshan-Mountains-in-the-background-Xinjiang-China-travel-view-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31763\" alt=\"Urumqi city skyline with snow\u2011capped Tianshan Mountains in the background, Xinjiang China travel view\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Urumqi-city-skyline-with-snow\u2011capped-Tianshan-Mountains-in-the-background-Xinjiang-China-travel-view-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Urumqi-city-skyline-with-snow\u2011capped-Tianshan-Mountains-in-the-background-Xinjiang-China-travel-view-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Urumqi-city-skyline-with-snow\u2011capped-Tianshan-Mountains-in-the-background-Xinjiang-China-travel-view-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Urumqi-city-skyline-with-snow\u2011capped-Tianshan-Mountains-in-the-background-Xinjiang-China-travel-view-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Urumqi-city-skyline-with-snow\u2011capped-Tianshan-Mountains-in-the-background-Xinjiang-China-travel-view-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Urumqi-city-skyline-with-snow\u2011capped-Tianshan-Mountains-in-the-background-Xinjiang-China-travel-view.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02bf396 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02bf396\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1072\">Budget Range (Per Person, RMB \u2013 excl. intl. airfare)<\/h3><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1557\"><thead data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1133\"><tr data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1133\"><th data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1087\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Type<\/th><th data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1104\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Estimate (RMB)<\/th><th data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1133\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Travel Style &amp; Inclusions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1557\"><tr data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1301\"><td data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1210\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Budget<\/td><td data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1227\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a59,000\u2013\u00a513,000<\/td><td data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1301\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Economy hotels, train travel, local eats (e.g., roujiamo, yak noodles)<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1418\"><td data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1316\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Comfortable<\/td><td data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1334\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a516,000\u2013\u00a522,000<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1418\">Boutique hotels, flights (e.g., Dunhuang\u2013Urumqi), camel rides, guided cave tours<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1557\"><td data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1433\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Luxury<\/td><td data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1450\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a528,000+<\/td><td data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1557\" data-col-size=\"lg\">5-star hotels, private transport, cultural experiences (e.g., Mogao VIP access, Silk Road themed shows)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><h3 data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1587\">Why Choose This Route<\/h3><p>Follow the ancient Silk Road across deserts, painted mountains, and Buddhist cave temples.<\/p><p>In Xi\u2019an, imperial power comes alive with the Terracotta Army.<\/p><p>Zhangye stuns with rainbow-striped Danxia cliffs, while Dunhuang\u2019s Mogao Caves shelter centuries of spiritual art. Ride camels over crescent-shaped dunes and watch sunset blaze over the sand.<\/p><p>Finish in Urumqi, where Central Asian flavors, bazaars, and alpine lakes await.<\/p><p>This journey is for history lovers, photographers, and adventurers seeking the desert mystique and cultural diversity of western China.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"187\">Route 4: Yunnan Discovery \u2013 Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Xishuangbanna (9\u201311 Days)<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"229\">City Breakdown &amp; Recommended Days<\/h3><ul data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"539\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><li data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"458\"><p data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"458\"><strong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"255\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/kunming\/\">Kunming<\/a> (1\u20132 days):<\/strong> Known as the \u201cCity of Eternal Spring,\u201d Kunming offers pleasant weather year-round. Visit Dianchi Lake to see migratory seagulls in winter, and marvel at the bizarre Karst formations of the Stone Forest.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e72b5cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e72b5cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kunming-city-sunset-skyline-modern-streets-and-green-parks-in-Chinas-Spring-City-e1774951317185-1024x711.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31767\" alt=\"Kunming city sunset skyline, modern streets and green parks in China\u2019s Spring City\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/dalian-travel-guide\/\">Dali<\/a> (2\u20133 days):<\/strong> Ride bikes around Erhai Lake, explore Dali Old Town and the Three Pagodas, and soak in the poetic charm of this laid-back lakeside city.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d59eb31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d59eb31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erhai-Lake-sunrise-panorama-in-Dali-Yunnan-reflecting-colorful-clouds-and-mountain-scenery-1024x402.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31768\" alt=\"Erhai Lake sunrise panorama in Dali Yunnan, reflecting colorful clouds and mountain scenery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erhai-Lake-sunrise-panorama-in-Dali-Yunnan-reflecting-colorful-clouds-and-mountain-scenery-1024x402.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erhai-Lake-sunrise-panorama-in-Dali-Yunnan-reflecting-colorful-clouds-and-mountain-scenery-300x118.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erhai-Lake-sunrise-panorama-in-Dali-Yunnan-reflecting-colorful-clouds-and-mountain-scenery-768x301.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erhai-Lake-sunrise-panorama-in-Dali-Yunnan-reflecting-colorful-clouds-and-mountain-scenery-1536x602.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erhai-Lake-sunrise-panorama-in-Dali-Yunnan-reflecting-colorful-clouds-and-mountain-scenery-2048x803.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erhai-Lake-sunrise-panorama-in-Dali-Yunnan-reflecting-colorful-clouds-and-mountain-scenery-18x7.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erhai-Lake-sunrise-panorama-in-Dali-Yunnan-reflecting-colorful-clouds-and-mountain-scenery-150x59.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8629dd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8629dd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"644\">Lijiang (2\u20133 days):<\/strong> Stroll the cobbled alleys of Lijiang Old Town, take a cable car up Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and admire the vivid turquoise waters of Blue Moon Valley\u2014all while learning about the unique Naxi culture.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b806ecd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b806ecd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Snowy-Peak-of-Jade-Dragon-Snow-Mountain-in-Lijiang-Yunnan-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31116\" alt=\"Snowy Peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang, Yunnan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Snowy-Peak-of-Jade-Dragon-Snow-Mountain-in-Lijiang-Yunnan-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Snowy-Peak-of-Jade-Dragon-Snow-Mountain-in-Lijiang-Yunnan-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Snowy-Peak-of-Jade-Dragon-Snow-Mountain-in-Lijiang-Yunnan-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Snowy-Peak-of-Jade-Dragon-Snow-Mountain-in-Lijiang-Yunnan-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Snowy-Peak-of-Jade-Dragon-Snow-Mountain-in-Lijiang-Yunnan-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Snowy-Peak-of-Jade-Dragon-Snow-Mountain-in-Lijiang-Yunnan-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Snowy-Peak-of-Jade-Dragon-Snow-Mountain-in-Lijiang-Yunnan.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ef7d79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ef7d79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"878\">Xishuangbanna (2\u20133 days):<\/strong> Discover China\u2019s tropical rainforest zone. Visit the Tropical Botanical Garden, explore Wild Elephant Valley, and\u2014if visiting in April\u2014join in the lively Dai Water-Splashing Festival.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22ba678 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"22ba678\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Night-market-and-temple-lights-Xishuangbanna-Colorful-night-market-stalls-and-illuminated-temple-spires-reflecting-on-the-water-in-Xishuangbanna-Yunnan-China-e1747029578317-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22450\" alt=\"Night market and temple lights Xishuangbanna Colorful night market stalls and illuminated temple spires reflecting on the water in Xishuangbanna Yunnan China e1745044667663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Night-market-and-temple-lights-Xishuangbanna-Colorful-night-market-stalls-and-illuminated-temple-spires-reflecting-on-the-water-in-Xishuangbanna-Yunnan-China-e1747029578317-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Night-market-and-temple-lights-Xishuangbanna-Colorful-night-market-stalls-and-illuminated-temple-spires-reflecting-on-the-water-in-Xishuangbanna-Yunnan-China-e1747029578317-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Night-market-and-temple-lights-Xishuangbanna-Colorful-night-market-stalls-and-illuminated-temple-spires-reflecting-on-the-water-in-Xishuangbanna-Yunnan-China-e1747029578317-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Night-market-and-temple-lights-Xishuangbanna-Colorful-night-market-stalls-and-illuminated-temple-spires-reflecting-on-the-water-in-Xishuangbanna-Yunnan-China-e1747029578317-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Night-market-and-temple-lights-Xishuangbanna-Colorful-night-market-stalls-and-illuminated-temple-spires-reflecting-on-the-water-in-Xishuangbanna-Yunnan-China-e1747029578317-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Night-market-and-temple-lights-Xishuangbanna-Colorful-night-market-stalls-and-illuminated-temple-spires-reflecting-on-the-water-in-Xishuangbanna-Yunnan-China-e1747029578317.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7729fb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7729fb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1123\">Budget Range (Per Person, RMB \u2013 excl. intl. airfare)<\/h3><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1655\"><thead data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1184\"><tr data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1184\"><th data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1138\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Type<\/th><th data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1155\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Estimate (RMB)<\/th><th data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1184\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Travel Style &amp; Inclusions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1655\"><tr data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1373\"><td data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1261\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Budget<\/td><td data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1278\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a58,000\u2013\u00a512,000<\/td><td data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1373\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Hostels or budget hotels, train\/bus travel, local eats like rice noodles and grilled snacks<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1506\"><td data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1388\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Comfortable<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1406\">\u00a515,000\u2013\u00a520,000<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1506\">Boutique hotels or sea-view homestays, mix of train and flights, scenic rides and cultural shows<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1655\"><td data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1521\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Luxury<\/td><td data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1538\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a525,000+<\/td><td data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1655\" data-col-size=\"lg\">5-star resorts, private transfers, fine Yunnan cuisine (e.g., mushroom feasts), in-depth Dai cultural experiences<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><h3 data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1685\">Why Choose This Route<\/h3><p>Yunnan\u2019s landscapes shift dramatically as you head south\u2014from stone forests and mountain lakes to tropical rainforests.<\/p><p>Begin in cool Kunming, then explore Dali\u2019s lakeside bike paths and Bai villages.<\/p><p>Lijiang enchants with cobbled lanes, snow mountains, and Naxi heritage.<\/p><p>Finally, bask in the warm breeze of Xishuangbanna, where elephants roam and Dai water festivals light up the streets.<\/p><p>This route is for travelers chasing year-round sunshine, ethnic diversity, and offbeat charm wrapped in natural splendor.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"182\">Route 5: Guilin Karst Landscapes \u2013 Guilin, Yangshuo &amp; Longji Rice Terraces (5\u20137 Days)<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"224\">City Breakdown &amp; Recommended Days<\/h3><ul data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"711\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><li data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"453\"><p data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"453\"><strong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"250\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guilin-travel-guide\/\">Guilin<\/a> (1\u20132 days):<\/strong> A gentle start to the journey with Elephant Trunk Hill, Diecai Hill, and the Two Rivers &amp; Four Lakes night cruise. Guilin\u2019s karst peaks and rivers form the iconic &#8220;postcard&#8221; image of Chinese landscapes.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9e71b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d9e71b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guilin-travel-guide\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamboo-rafts-on-Yulong-River-at-sunset-with-glowing-sky-and-limestone-hills-in-Guilin-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-27065\" alt=\"Bamboo rafts on Yulong River at sunset with glowing sky and limestone hills in Guilin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamboo-rafts-on-Yulong-River-at-sunset-with-glowing-sky-and-limestone-hills-in-Guilin-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamboo-rafts-on-Yulong-River-at-sunset-with-glowing-sky-and-limestone-hills-in-Guilin-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamboo-rafts-on-Yulong-River-at-sunset-with-glowing-sky-and-limestone-hills-in-Guilin-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamboo-rafts-on-Yulong-River-at-sunset-with-glowing-sky-and-limestone-hills-in-Guilin-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamboo-rafts-on-Yulong-River-at-sunset-with-glowing-sky-and-limestone-hills-in-Guilin-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamboo-rafts-on-Yulong-River-at-sunset-with-glowing-sky-and-limestone-hills-in-Guilin.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-add904c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"add904c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"480\">Yangshuo (2\u20133 days):<\/strong> The heart of the scenery. Take a bamboo raft down the Li River (Yangdi to Xingping), bike along the Yulong River, and stroll West Street\u2019s blend of local markets and international caf\u00e9s.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1331c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c1331c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamboo-raft-drifting-on-the-Yulong-River-with-karst-mountain-reflections-in-Yangshuo-Guilin-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-27091\" alt=\"Bamboo raft drifting on the Yulong River with karst mountain reflections in Yangshuo, Guilin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamboo-raft-drifting-on-the-Yulong-River-with-karst-mountain-reflections-in-Yangshuo-Guilin-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamboo-raft-drifting-on-the-Yulong-River-with-karst-mountain-reflections-in-Yangshuo-Guilin-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamboo-raft-drifting-on-the-Yulong-River-with-karst-mountain-reflections-in-Yangshuo-Guilin-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamboo-raft-drifting-on-the-Yulong-River-with-karst-mountain-reflections-in-Yangshuo-Guilin-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamboo-raft-drifting-on-the-Yulong-River-with-karst-mountain-reflections-in-Yangshuo-Guilin-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamboo-raft-drifting-on-the-Yulong-River-with-karst-mountain-reflections-in-Yangshuo-Guilin.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f3bf7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f3bf7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"706\">Longji Rice Terraces (1\u20132 days):<\/strong> Venture into the mountains to explore the Longji Rice Terraces. Visit Ping\u2019an and Dazhai villages, hike scenic trails, and enjoy panoramic views of tiered farmlands climbing the hillsides.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f87e90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1f87e90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Longji-Rice-Terraces-in-Guilin-with-traditional-Zhuang-village-and-layered-fields-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-27071\" alt=\"Longji Rice Terraces in Guilin with traditional Zhuang village and layered fields\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Longji-Rice-Terraces-in-Guilin-with-traditional-Zhuang-village-and-layered-fields-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Longji-Rice-Terraces-in-Guilin-with-traditional-Zhuang-village-and-layered-fields-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Longji-Rice-Terraces-in-Guilin-with-traditional-Zhuang-village-and-layered-fields-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Longji-Rice-Terraces-in-Guilin-with-traditional-Zhuang-village-and-layered-fields-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Longji-Rice-Terraces-in-Guilin-with-traditional-Zhuang-village-and-layered-fields-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Longji-Rice-Terraces-in-Guilin-with-traditional-Zhuang-village-and-layered-fields.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7d3e92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7d3e92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"956\">Budget Range (Per Person, RMB \u2013 excl. intl. airfare)<\/h3><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1501\"><thead data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1018\"><tr data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1018\"><th data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"972\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Type<\/th><th data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"989\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Estimate (RMB)<\/th><th data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1018\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Travel Style &amp; Inclusions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1501\"><tr data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1220\"><td data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1095\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Budget<\/td><td data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1112\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a55,000\u2013\u00a57,000<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1220\">Guesthouses or farmstays, local buses or shared rides, local eats like Guilin rice noodles and beer fish<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1363\"><td data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1235\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Comfortable<\/td><td data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1252\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a58,000\u2013\u00a512,000<\/td><td data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1363\" data-col-size=\"lg\">4-star hotels or boutique river-view inns, private transfers, bamboo rafting and terrace cable car included<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1501\"><td data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1378\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Luxury<\/td><td data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1395\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a515,000+<\/td><td data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1501\" data-col-size=\"lg\">5-star resorts in Yangshuo, chauffeured transfers, deluxe Li River cruise, photography tours in Longji<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><h3 data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1531\">Why Choose This Route<\/h3><p>This route is a postcard-perfect journey through China\u2019s most iconic scenery.<\/p><p>Drift down the Li River past limestone peaks, then cycle beside bamboo groves in Yangshuo\u2019s countryside.<\/p><p>End in Longji, where terraced rice paddies wrap around mountains like green ribbons. Whether sipping tea on a wooden balcony or walking village-to-village, you\u2019ll find slow travel at its finest.<\/p><p>Perfect for all ages and fitness levels, this trip blends light adventure with peaceful views and deep rural roots.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"170\">Route 6: Poetic Jiangnan Water Towns \u2013 Suzhou, Hangzhou &amp; Wuzhen (5\u20136 Days)<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"212\">City Breakdown &amp; Recommended Days<\/h3><ul data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"713\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><li data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"459\"><p data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"459\"><strong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"236\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/suzhou-travel-guide\/\">Suzhou<\/a> (2 days):<\/strong> Explore world-famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/classical-gardens-of-suzhou\/\">classical gardens<\/a> like the Humble Administrator\u2019s Garden, Lingering Garden, and Lion Grove Garden. Stroll through the historic Pingjiang Road and feel the refined elegance of China\u2019s \u201cCity of Gardens.\u201d<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a89cc8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a89cc8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/suzhou-travel-guide\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Moon-gate-and-spring-flowers-inside-the-Lingering-Garden-Liuyuan-Suzhou-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30570\" alt=\"Moon gate and spring flowers inside the Lingering Garden (Liuyuan), Suzhou\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Moon-gate-and-spring-flowers-inside-the-Lingering-Garden-Liuyuan-Suzhou-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Moon-gate-and-spring-flowers-inside-the-Lingering-Garden-Liuyuan-Suzhou-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Moon-gate-and-spring-flowers-inside-the-Lingering-Garden-Liuyuan-Suzhou-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Moon-gate-and-spring-flowers-inside-the-Lingering-Garden-Liuyuan-Suzhou-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Moon-gate-and-spring-flowers-inside-the-Lingering-Garden-Liuyuan-Suzhou-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Moon-gate-and-spring-flowers-inside-the-Lingering-Garden-Liuyuan-Suzhou-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Moon-gate-and-spring-flowers-inside-the-Lingering-Garden-Liuyuan-Suzhou.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8777049 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8777049\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"484\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hangzhou-travel-guide\/\">Hangzhou<\/a> (2 days):<\/strong> Discover the serene beauty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/west-lake\/\">West Lake<\/a>, visiting scenic spots like Broken Bridge, Su Causeway, and Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. Stop by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/lingyin-temple-travel-guide\/\">Lingyin Temple<\/a>, one of China\u2019s most important Buddhist temples.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-568614b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"568614b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hangzhou-travel-guide\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Scenic-view-of-Leifeng-Pagoda-and-boats-on-West-Lake-in-Hangzhou-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31455\" alt=\"Scenic view of Leifeng Pagoda and boats on West Lake in Hangzhou\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Scenic-view-of-Leifeng-Pagoda-and-boats-on-West-Lake-in-Hangzhou-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Scenic-view-of-Leifeng-Pagoda-and-boats-on-West-Lake-in-Hangzhou-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Scenic-view-of-Leifeng-Pagoda-and-boats-on-West-Lake-in-Hangzhou-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Scenic-view-of-Leifeng-Pagoda-and-boats-on-West-Lake-in-Hangzhou-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Scenic-view-of-Leifeng-Pagoda-and-boats-on-West-Lake-in-Hangzhou-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Scenic-view-of-Leifeng-Pagoda-and-boats-on-West-Lake-in-Hangzhou-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Scenic-view-of-Leifeng-Pagoda-and-boats-on-West-Lake-in-Hangzhou.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2885605 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2885605\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"713\">Wuzhen (1\u20132 days):<\/strong> Wander through the East and West Sides of Wuzhen Ancient Town. Glide along narrow canals in a traditional black-awning boat and immerse yourself in the slow-paced life of Jiangnan\u2019s water villages.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebe6392 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ebe6392\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wuzhen-water-town-at-dusk-with-wooden-boats-on-canal-and-glowing-lanterns-Jiangnan-China-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31769\" alt=\"Wuzhen water town at dusk with wooden boats on canal and glowing lanterns, Jiangnan China\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wuzhen-water-town-at-dusk-with-wooden-boats-on-canal-and-glowing-lanterns-Jiangnan-China-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wuzhen-water-town-at-dusk-with-wooden-boats-on-canal-and-glowing-lanterns-Jiangnan-China-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wuzhen-water-town-at-dusk-with-wooden-boats-on-canal-and-glowing-lanterns-Jiangnan-China-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wuzhen-water-town-at-dusk-with-wooden-boats-on-canal-and-glowing-lanterns-Jiangnan-China-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wuzhen-water-town-at-dusk-with-wooden-boats-on-canal-and-glowing-lanterns-Jiangnan-China-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wuzhen-water-town-at-dusk-with-wooden-boats-on-canal-and-glowing-lanterns-Jiangnan-China.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4d1acc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4d1acc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"972\">Budget Range (Per Person, RMB \u2013 excl. intl. airfare)<\/h3><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1617\"><thead data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1034\"><tr data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1034\"><th data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"988\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Type<\/th><th data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1005\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Estimate (RMB)<\/th><th data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1034\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Travel Style &amp; Inclusions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1617\"><tr data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1247\"><td data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1111\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Budget<\/td><td data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1128\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a55,000\u2013\u00a57,000<\/td><td data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1247\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Chain hotels, intercity high-speed trains, local eats like soup dumplings and sesame cakes, basic attraction access<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1423\"><td data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1262\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Comfortable<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1279\">\u00a58,000\u2013\u00a512,000<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1423\">4-star hotels or heritage inns near West Lake or Suzhou gardens, mix of train and private car, extras like lake cruises or Wuzhen night tour<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1617\"><td data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1438\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Luxury<\/td><td data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1455\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a515,000+<\/td><td data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1617\" data-col-size=\"lg\">5-star hotels (e.g., West Lake State Guesthouse), chauffeured transfers, refined Jiangnan banquets, private tours of gardens and water town boating experience<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><h3 data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1647\">Why Choose This Route<\/h3><p>Step into a poetic vision of old China with this refined route through canals, gardens, and temples.<\/p><p>Suzhou\u2019s classical gardens are masterpieces of balance and stillness, while Hangzhou\u2019s West Lake invites boat rides framed by willow trees and temple silhouettes.<\/p><p>In Wuzhen, lantern-lit canals and whitewashed homes evoke centuries of riverside life.<\/p><p>With easy transport and gentle pacing, this route is ideal for those drawn to tradition, elegance, and immersive cultural beauty.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"157\">Route 7: Magical Mountain Cities \u2013 Chongqing, Wulong &amp; Chengdu (6\u20138 Days)<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"199\">City Breakdown &amp; Recommended Days<\/h3><ul data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"697\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><li data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"471\"><p data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"471\"><strong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"228\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chongqing-travel-guide\/\">Chongqing<\/a> (2\u20133 days):<\/strong> Explore the surreal mountain metropolis\u2014visit Hongyadong\u2019s stilt houses lit up at night, the glassy skyscrapers around Jiefangbei, the quirky Liziba light rail station where trains run through buildings, and the historic Ciqikou Ancient Town.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9655ad4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9655ad4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chongqing-travel-guide\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Two-Rivers-Night-Cruise-chongqing-e1751101401573-1024x769.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-26059\" alt=\"Two Rivers Night Cruise chongqing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Two-Rivers-Night-Cruise-chongqing-e1751101401573-1024x769.webp 1024w, 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"496\">Wulong (1\u20132 days):<\/strong> Discover the natural wonders of the Wulong Karst\u2014walk beneath the massive stone arches of Three Natural Bridges and relax in the alpine meadows of Fairy Mountain National Forest Park.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80ed5e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"80ed5e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wulong-Karst-landscape-with-traditional-Chinese-buildings-in-lush-green-gorge.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31581\" alt=\"Wulong Karst landscape with traditional Chinese buildings in lush green gorge\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wulong-Karst-landscape-with-traditional-Chinese-buildings-in-lush-green-gorge.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wulong-Karst-landscape-with-traditional-Chinese-buildings-in-lush-green-gorge-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wulong-Karst-landscape-with-traditional-Chinese-buildings-in-lush-green-gorge-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wulong-Karst-landscape-with-traditional-Chinese-buildings-in-lush-green-gorge-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wulong-Karst-landscape-with-traditional-Chinese-buildings-in-lush-green-gorge-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-447c17d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"447c17d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"706\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chengdu-travel-guide\/\">Chengdu<\/a> (2\u20133 days):<\/strong> Slow down in the laid-back capital of Sichuan\u2014see pandas at the research base, stroll Kuanzhai Alleys, and indulge in hotpot, spicy skewers, and Sichuan opera face-changing shows.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff94078 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ff94078\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chengdu-travel-guide\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-801x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25972\" alt=\"Jiu Yan Qiao (Nine Eyes Bridge) Bar Street chengdu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-801x1024.webp 801w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-391x500.webp 391w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-235x300.webp 235w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-768x981.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-1202x1536.webp 1202w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740-150x192.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jiu-Yan-Qiao-Nine-Eyes-Bridge-Bar-Street-chengdu-e1780133346740.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95f7c90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95f7c90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"947\">Budget Range (Per Person, RMB \u2013 excl. intl. airfare)<\/h3><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1671\"><thead data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1009\"><tr data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1009\"><th data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"963\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Type<\/th><th data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"980\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Estimate (RMB)<\/th><th data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1009\" data-col-size=\"xl\">Travel Style &amp; Inclusions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1671\"><tr data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1235\"><td data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1086\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Budget<\/td><td data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1103\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a56,000\u20139,000<\/td><td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1235\">Chain hotels, buses\/trains (e.g., Chongqing to Wulong by coach, Wulong to Chengdu by train), local eats, must-see ticketed sites<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1444\"><td data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1250\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Comfortable<\/td><td data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1267\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a512,000\u201316,000<\/td><td data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1444\" data-col-size=\"xl\">4-star hotels or scenic inns (e.g., riverside hotels in Chongqing), high-speed train or private car transfer, Chongqing hotpot and Sichuan cuisine, extras like Sichuan opera<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1671\"><td data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1459\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Luxury<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1476\">\u00a520,000+<\/td><td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1671\">5-star stays (e.g., Jiefangbei skyline hotels), private transfers, curated dining (e.g., hotpot banquets, panda keeper experience), seasonal upgrades (e.g., snow activities in Fairy Mountain)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><h3 data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1701\">Why Choose This Route<\/h3><p>This dynamic loop thrills with its mix of mega-cities, movie-set gorges, and panda cuddles.<\/p><p>In Chongqing, monorails weave through skyscrapers and hotpot scents fill old streets.<\/p><p>Wulong surprises with jaw-dropping natural bridges and misty valleys.<\/p><p>Then slow down in Chengdu, where pandas nap in bamboo groves and teahouses invite you to sip the afternoon away.<\/p><p>For travelers craving contrast\u2014from sci-fi skylines to canyon hikes\u2014this route delivers bold flavors and unforgettable visuals.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"169\">Route 8: Classic Yangtze River Cruise \u2013 Chongqing, Three Gorges &amp; Wuhan (6\u20137 Days)<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"211\">City Breakdown &amp; Recommended Days<\/h3><ul data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"674\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><li data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"412\"><p data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"412\"><strong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"240\">Chongqing (1\u20132 days):<\/strong> Start your journey in the mountain city\u2014visit the neon-lit Hongyadong stilt houses and stroll around the bustling Jiefangbei CBD before boarding your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/yangtze-river\/\">Yangtze River<\/a> cruise.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e8e3e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4e8e3e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519-792x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28081\" alt=\"Guanyinqiao night traffic with yellow taxis and large LED screen reading I Am in Chongqing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519-792x1024.webp 792w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519-387x500.webp 387w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519-232x300.webp 232w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519-768x993.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519-150x194.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64097ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64097ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"451\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/three-gorges\/\">Three Gorges<\/a> Section (3\u20134 days):<\/strong> Cruise through the iconic Qutang, Wu, and Xiling Gorges; explore famous stops like Baidi City, Shennv Stream, Lesser Three Gorges, and the monumental Three Gorges Dam.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 141px; top: 38.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c3e6da elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6c3e6da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yangtze-River-Three-Gorges-aerial-view-with-misty-mountains-and-winding-river-channel-1024x640.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31770\" alt=\"Yangtze River Three Gorges aerial view with misty mountains and winding river channel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yangtze-River-Three-Gorges-aerial-view-with-misty-mountains-and-winding-river-channel-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yangtze-River-Three-Gorges-aerial-view-with-misty-mountains-and-winding-river-channel-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yangtze-River-Three-Gorges-aerial-view-with-misty-mountains-and-winding-river-channel-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yangtze-River-Three-Gorges-aerial-view-with-misty-mountains-and-winding-river-channel-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yangtze-River-Three-Gorges-aerial-view-with-misty-mountains-and-winding-river-channel-150x94.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yangtze-River-Three-Gorges-aerial-view-with-misty-mountains-and-winding-river-channel.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f8285c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f8285c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"643\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wuhan-travel-guide\/\">Wuhan<\/a> (1\u20132 days):<\/strong> End your trip in this historic riverside city\u2014climb Yellow Crane Tower, relax at East Lake, and try local eats at Hubu Alley.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6db8bb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6db8bb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wuhan-travel-guide\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Yellow-Crane-Tower-lit-up-at-night-with-Wuhan-skyline-in-background-1024x771.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-26537\" alt=\"Yellow Crane Tower lit up at night with Wuhan skyline in background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Yellow-Crane-Tower-lit-up-at-night-with-Wuhan-skyline-in-background-1024x771.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Yellow-Crane-Tower-lit-up-at-night-with-Wuhan-skyline-in-background-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Yellow-Crane-Tower-lit-up-at-night-with-Wuhan-skyline-in-background-768x578.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Yellow-Crane-Tower-lit-up-at-night-with-Wuhan-skyline-in-background-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Yellow-Crane-Tower-lit-up-at-night-with-Wuhan-skyline-in-background-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Yellow-Crane-Tower-lit-up-at-night-with-Wuhan-skyline-in-background.webp 1434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01d4473 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01d4473\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"830\">Budget Range (Per Person, RMB \u2013 excl. intl. airfare)<\/h3><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1655\"><thead data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"892\"><tr data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"892\"><th data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"846\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Type<\/th><th data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"863\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Estimate (RMB)<\/th><th data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"892\" data-col-size=\"xl\">Travel Style &amp; Inclusions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1655\"><tr data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1165\"><td data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"969\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Budget<\/td><td data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"986\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a57,000\u201310,000<\/td><td data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1165\" data-col-size=\"xl\">Standard cabin on basic cruise, budget hotels in Chongqing &amp; Wuhan, meals onboard and local snacks (e.g., Wuhan hot dry noodles, Zhou Hei Ya duck), entrance to standard sights<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1401\"><td data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1180\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Comfortable<\/td><td data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1197\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a515,000\u201320,000<\/td><td data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1401\" data-col-size=\"xl\">Balcony cabin on premium cruise, 4-star city hotels, upgraded meals (e.g., cruise buffet, signature restaurants), optional activities like bamboo rafting at Lesser Gorges and ship lift tour at the dam<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1655\"><td data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1416\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Luxury<\/td><td data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1433\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a525,000+<\/td><td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1655\">Suite cabin on luxury cruise (e.g., Century Legend, Victoria Jenna), private transfers, gourmet cuisine (Michelin-inspired onboard dining and curated meals in Wuhan), VIP cultural programs and private guided excursions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><h3 data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1685\">Why Choose This Route<\/h3><p>Sail through China\u2019s grandest waterway on this relaxing, story-rich route.<\/p><p>From towering cliffs at Qutang Gorge to misty peaks in Wu Gorge and the power of the Three Gorges Dam, every bend of the Yangtze reveals nature\u2019s might and mankind\u2019s ambition.<\/p><p>Visit river towns like Baidi City, explore ancient cave tombs, and float past hanging coffins on bamboo rafts.<\/p><p>Onboard, enjoy cultural shows and sunrise views from your balcony.<\/p><p>End in Wuhan, where food stalls and history meet along the riverbank. Ideal for slow travelers and culture seekers.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"131\">Route 9: Hainan Island Escape \u2013 Haikou, Sanya &amp; Wanning (7\u20139 Days)<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"173\">City Breakdown &amp; Recommended Days<\/h3><ul data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"730\"><li data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"360\"><p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"360\"><strong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"199\">Haikou (1\u20132 days):<\/strong> Discover the tropical charm of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hainan\/\">Hainan<\/a>\u2019s capital\u2014stroll through the colonial-style arcade streets of Qilou Old Town and relax on the soft sands of Holiday Beach.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a94d14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0a94d14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Haikou-coastal-skyline-on-Hainan-Island-with-blue-sea-and-modern-seaside-buildings-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31771\" alt=\"Haikou coastal skyline on Hainan Island with blue sea and modern seaside buildings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Haikou-coastal-skyline-on-Hainan-Island-with-blue-sea-and-modern-seaside-buildings-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Haikou-coastal-skyline-on-Hainan-Island-with-blue-sea-and-modern-seaside-buildings-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Haikou-coastal-skyline-on-Hainan-Island-with-blue-sea-and-modern-seaside-buildings-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Haikou-coastal-skyline-on-Hainan-Island-with-blue-sea-and-modern-seaside-buildings-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Haikou-coastal-skyline-on-Hainan-Island-with-blue-sea-and-modern-seaside-buildings-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Haikou-coastal-skyline-on-Hainan-Island-with-blue-sea-and-modern-seaside-buildings-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Haikou-coastal-skyline-on-Hainan-Island-with-blue-sea-and-modern-seaside-buildings.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96283ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96283ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"384\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/sanya-travel-guide\/\">Sanya<\/a> (3\u20134 days):<\/strong> Indulge in the ultimate beach holiday\u2014visit Yalong Bay, Wuzhizhou Island, Nanshan Temple, and Tianya Haijiao for a perfect mix of sea, sun, and culture.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb7697e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fb7697e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hainan-sanya-sun-bay-e1774524730533-1024x735.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15468\" alt=\"hainan sanya sun bay\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hainan-sanya-sun-bay-e1774524730533-1024x735.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hainan-sanya-sun-bay-e1774524730533-500x359.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hainan-sanya-sun-bay-e1774524730533-300x215.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hainan-sanya-sun-bay-e1774524730533-768x551.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hainan-sanya-sun-bay-e1774524730533-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hainan-sanya-sun-bay-e1774524730533-150x108.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hainan-sanya-sun-bay-e1774524730533.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63075ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63075ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"563\">Wanning (2\u20133 days):<\/strong> Explore a rising surf haven\u2014ride the waves at Riyue Bay, enjoy the serenity of Shimei Bay, and walk through the lush landscapes of Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00e68d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"00e68d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wanning-beach-sunset-in-Hainan-China-surfers-and-travelers-enjoying-tropical-ocean-waves-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31772\" alt=\"Wanning beach sunset in Hainan China, surfers and travelers enjoying tropical ocean waves\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wanning-beach-sunset-in-Hainan-China-surfers-and-travelers-enjoying-tropical-ocean-waves-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wanning-beach-sunset-in-Hainan-China-surfers-and-travelers-enjoying-tropical-ocean-waves-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wanning-beach-sunset-in-Hainan-China-surfers-and-travelers-enjoying-tropical-ocean-waves-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wanning-beach-sunset-in-Hainan-China-surfers-and-travelers-enjoying-tropical-ocean-waves-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wanning-beach-sunset-in-Hainan-China-surfers-and-travelers-enjoying-tropical-ocean-waves-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Wanning-beach-sunset-in-Hainan-China-surfers-and-travelers-enjoying-tropical-ocean-waves.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b43752 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b43752\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"791\">Budget Range (Per Person, RMB \u2013 excl. intl. airfare)<\/h3><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1654\"><thead data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"853\"><tr data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"853\"><th data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"807\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Type<\/th><th data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"824\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Estimate (RMB)<\/th><th data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"853\" data-col-size=\"xl\">Travel Style &amp; Inclusions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1654\"><tr data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1151\"><td data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"930\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Budget<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"947\">\u00a58,000\u201312,000<\/td><td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1151\">Economy hotels or serviced apartments, high-speed rail between cities (Haikou\u2013Sanya ~1.5 hrs, Sanya\u2013Wanning ~40 mins), local seafood stalls and tropical snacks, access to core beaches and scenic areas<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1410\"><td data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1166\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Comfortable<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1183\">\u00a515,000\u201322,000<\/td><td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1410\">4-star beach resorts or themed guesthouses (e.g. Sanya ocean-view hotels, Wanning surf lodges), a mix of high-speed rail and private transfers, seafood feasts and tropical fruit banquets, optional snorkeling or surf lessons<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1654\"><td data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1425\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Luxury<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1442\">\u00a530,000+<\/td><td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1654\">5-star resorts (e.g. Yalong Bay premium villas), private transfers throughout, exclusive seafood BBQs and fine dining, optional luxury add-ons like private yacht cruises or helicopter rides over the coastline<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><h3 data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1684\">Why Choose This Route<\/h3><p>Craving beaches, waves, and warm breezes? This island circuit delivers.<\/p><p>Begin in Haikou with Southeast Asian architecture and laid-back caf\u00e9s, then head south to Sanya\u2019s powdery beaches, diving spots, and giant coastal Buddhas.<\/p><p>Surf in Wanning, sip local coffee in rainforest gardens, and unwind with oceanfront sunsets.<\/p><p>Year-round sunshine and easy road trips make Hainan perfect for winter getaways, family fun, or couples\u2019 retreats. This is China\u2019s answer to Bali\u2014no passport stamp needed.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"148\">Route 10: Spiritual Pilgrimage Through Tibet \u2013 Lhasa, Nyingchi &amp; Shigatse (8\u201310 Days)<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"190\">City Breakdown &amp; Recommended Days<\/h3><ul data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"836\"><li data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"403\"><p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"403\"><strong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"215\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/lhasa-travel-guide\/\">Lhasa<\/a> (2\u20133 days):<\/strong> Begin your journey by acclimating to the altitude while exploring Tibet\u2019s spiritual heart\u2014visit the majestic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/potala-palace\/\">Potala Palace<\/a>, sacred Jokhang Temple, and bustling Barkhor Street.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1d6d9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a1d6d9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/lhasa-travel-guide\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/View-of-Potala-Palace-in-Lhasa-with-golden-stupas-in-the-foreground-showcasing-Tibets-iconic-landmark-and-dramatic-mountain-backdrop-e1745140531996-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-17359\" alt=\"View of Potala Palace in Lhasa with golden stupas in the foreground showcasing Tibets iconic landmark and dramatic mountain backdrop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/View-of-Potala-Palace-in-Lhasa-with-golden-stupas-in-the-foreground-showcasing-Tibets-iconic-landmark-and-dramatic-mountain-backdrop-e1745140531996-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/View-of-Potala-Palace-in-Lhasa-with-golden-stupas-in-the-foreground-showcasing-Tibets-iconic-landmark-and-dramatic-mountain-backdrop-e1745140531996-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/View-of-Potala-Palace-in-Lhasa-with-golden-stupas-in-the-foreground-showcasing-Tibets-iconic-landmark-and-dramatic-mountain-backdrop-e1745140531996-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/View-of-Potala-Palace-in-Lhasa-with-golden-stupas-in-the-foreground-showcasing-Tibets-iconic-landmark-and-dramatic-mountain-backdrop-e1745140531996-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/View-of-Potala-Palace-in-Lhasa-with-golden-stupas-in-the-foreground-showcasing-Tibets-iconic-landmark-and-dramatic-mountain-backdrop-e1745140531996-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/View-of-Potala-Palace-in-Lhasa-with-golden-stupas-in-the-foreground-showcasing-Tibets-iconic-landmark-and-dramatic-mountain-backdrop-e1745140531996.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f0b72e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f0b72e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"430\">Nyingchi (3\u20134 days):<\/strong> Discover Tibet\u2019s softer side in the \u201cJiangnan of the Plateau\u201d\u2014cruise around Basum Lake, hike the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, and, in spring, immerse yourself in the Peach Blossom Valley.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 91px; top: -9.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3397f3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3397f3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nyingchi-Peach-Blossoms-and-Snow-Mountains-\u2013-Stunning-peach-trees-bloom-with-Himalayan-snow-peaks-in-the-background-in-Nyingchi-Tibet-e1751621879682-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-26321\" alt=\"Nyingchi Peach Blossoms and Snow Mountains \u2013 Stunning peach trees bloom with Himalayan snow peaks in the background in Nyingchi, Tibet.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nyingchi-Peach-Blossoms-and-Snow-Mountains-\u2013-Stunning-peach-trees-bloom-with-Himalayan-snow-peaks-in-the-background-in-Nyingchi-Tibet-e1751621879682-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nyingchi-Peach-Blossoms-and-Snow-Mountains-\u2013-Stunning-peach-trees-bloom-with-Himalayan-snow-peaks-in-the-background-in-Nyingchi-Tibet-e1751621879682-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nyingchi-Peach-Blossoms-and-Snow-Mountains-\u2013-Stunning-peach-trees-bloom-with-Himalayan-snow-peaks-in-the-background-in-Nyingchi-Tibet-e1751621879682-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nyingchi-Peach-Blossoms-and-Snow-Mountains-\u2013-Stunning-peach-trees-bloom-with-Himalayan-snow-peaks-in-the-background-in-Nyingchi-Tibet-e1751621879682-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nyingchi-Peach-Blossoms-and-Snow-Mountains-\u2013-Stunning-peach-trees-bloom-with-Himalayan-snow-peaks-in-the-background-in-Nyingchi-Tibet-e1751621879682-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nyingchi-Peach-Blossoms-and-Snow-Mountains-\u2013-Stunning-peach-trees-bloom-with-Himalayan-snow-peaks-in-the-background-in-Nyingchi-Tibet-e1751621879682.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e74fac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e74fac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"662\">Shigatse (2\u20133 days):<\/strong> Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, spiritual seat of the Panchen Lama, and, with an extra day or two, venture to the Everest Base Camp to witness the world\u2019s highest peak.<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 56px; top: -9.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 56px; top: -9.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59820f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"59820f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mount-Everest-view-from-Shigatse-Tibet-snow-peaks-of-the-Himalayas-under-clear-sky-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-31773\" alt=\"Mount Everest view from Shigatse Tibet, snow peaks of the Himalayas under clear sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mount-Everest-view-from-Shigatse-Tibet-snow-peaks-of-the-Himalayas-under-clear-sky-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mount-Everest-view-from-Shigatse-Tibet-snow-peaks-of-the-Himalayas-under-clear-sky-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mount-Everest-view-from-Shigatse-Tibet-snow-peaks-of-the-Himalayas-under-clear-sky-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mount-Everest-view-from-Shigatse-Tibet-snow-peaks-of-the-Himalayas-under-clear-sky-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mount-Everest-view-from-Shigatse-Tibet-snow-peaks-of-the-Himalayas-under-clear-sky-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mount-Everest-view-from-Shigatse-Tibet-snow-peaks-of-the-Himalayas-under-clear-sky.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5c46bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5c46bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"897\">Budget Range (Per Person, RMB \u2013 excl. intl. airfare)<\/h3><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1714\"><thead data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"959\"><tr data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"959\"><th data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"913\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Type<\/th><th data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"930\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Estimate (RMB)<\/th><th data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"959\" data-col-size=\"xl\">Travel Style &amp; Inclusions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1714\"><tr data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1231\"><td data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1036\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Budget<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1053\">\u00a510,000\u201315,000<\/td><td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1231\">Basic hotels or local guesthouses, shared transfers or tour buses, Tibetan and Sichuan cuisine, entrance to core landmarks; Everest Base Camp (EBC) incurs extra gear and fees<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1468\"><td data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1246\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Comfortable<\/td><td data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1263\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00a520,000\u201330,000<\/td><td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1468\">4-star hotels or boutique Tibetan-style lodges (e.g., canyon-view stays in Nyingchi), private vehicle transfers, enhanced dining experiences, cultural workshops or guided hikes; comfort-level EBC stays<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1714\"><td data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1483\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Luxury<\/td><td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1500\">\u00a540,000+<\/td><td data-col-size=\"xl\" data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1714\">5-star hotels (e.g., luxury spa resorts in Lhasa), private SUVs with driver-guide, gourmet Tibetan banquets, optional private blessings, stargazing photography at EBC, and full oxygen and altitude care services<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><h3 data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1744\">Why Choose This Route<\/h3><p>This highland route offers soul-deep travel\u2014where sacred sites meet snow peaks.<\/p><p>In Lhasa, walk kora with pilgrims around Jokhang Temple and gaze at the golden roofs of Potala Palace.<\/p><p>Nyingchi softens the altitude with alpine lakes, peach blossom valleys, and deep gorges.<\/p><p>Shigatse brings you face-to-face with the Jampa Buddha and, for the bold, the ultimate reward: Everest Base Camp.<\/p><p>Despite the thinner air, this journey fills the heart with wonder, silence, and reverence. 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Winter Climate &#038; Snowfall Explained\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Does it snow in Shanghai? Learn how often snowfall occurs, when it usually happens, and what winter weather is really like in the city.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-28001 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food category-travel-guide tag-chongqing tag-chongqing-travel-guide tag-food tag-travel-guide tag-what-to-eat tag-what-to-eat-in-chongqing\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-to-eat-in-chongqing\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-Chongqing-hotpot-with-steaming-spicy-broth-fresh-meats-and-fried-snacks-at-night-market-e1755252139544-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28059\" alt=\"Outdoor Chongqing hotpot with steaming spicy broth, fresh meats, and fried snacks at night market\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-Chongqing-hotpot-with-steaming-spicy-broth-fresh-meats-and-fried-snacks-at-night-market-e1755252139544-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-Chongqing-hotpot-with-steaming-spicy-broth-fresh-meats-and-fried-snacks-at-night-market-e1755252139544-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-Chongqing-hotpot-with-steaming-spicy-broth-fresh-meats-and-fried-snacks-at-night-market-e1755252139544-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-Chongqing-hotpot-with-steaming-spicy-broth-fresh-meats-and-fried-snacks-at-night-market-e1755252139544-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-Chongqing-hotpot-with-steaming-spicy-broth-fresh-meats-and-fried-snacks-at-night-market-e1755252139544-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-Chongqing-hotpot-with-steaming-spicy-broth-fresh-meats-and-fried-snacks-at-night-market-e1755252139544.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Food<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-to-eat-in-chongqing\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Chongqing?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Savor Chongqing\u2019s bold flavors with hotpot, noodles, street snacks, and local delicacies, from bustling night markets to hidden alleyway eateries.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-39443 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-city-travel-guide tag-guide tag-quanzhou tag-quanzhou-travel-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/quanzhou-travel-guide\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Quanzhou-travel-guide-cover-featuring-old-town-heritage-temples-Maritime-Silk-Road-culture-and-Minnan-food-1-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-42101\" alt=\"Quanzhou travel guide cover featuring old town heritage temples Maritime Silk Road culture and Minnan food\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Quanzhou-travel-guide-cover-featuring-old-town-heritage-temples-Maritime-Silk-Road-culture-and-Minnan-food-1-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Quanzhou-travel-guide-cover-featuring-old-town-heritage-temples-Maritime-Silk-Road-culture-and-Minnan-food-1-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Quanzhou-travel-guide-cover-featuring-old-town-heritage-temples-Maritime-Silk-Road-culture-and-Minnan-food-1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Quanzhou-travel-guide-cover-featuring-old-town-heritage-temples-Maritime-Silk-Road-culture-and-Minnan-food-1-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Quanzhou-travel-guide-cover-featuring-old-town-heritage-temples-Maritime-Silk-Road-culture-and-Minnan-food-1-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Quanzhou-travel-guide-cover-featuring-old-town-heritage-temples-Maritime-Silk-Road-culture-and-Minnan-food-1-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Quanzhou-travel-guide-cover-featuring-old-town-heritage-temples-Maritime-Silk-Road-culture-and-Minnan-food-1.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/quanzhou-travel-guide\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tQuanzhou Travel Guide: Best Itinerary, Food &#038; Tips\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Plan your first Quanzhou trip with the best old-town route, top heritage sites, local food, stay tips, and a smart 2\u20133 day itinerary.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-24018 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-hotel tag-local-recommendation tag-shenzhen tag-shenzhen-travel-guide tag-where-to-stay\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/best-shenzhen-hotel\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RAFFLES-shenzhen-1024x767.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-24035\" alt=\"RAFFLES shenzhen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RAFFLES-shenzhen-1024x767.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RAFFLES-shenzhen-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RAFFLES-shenzhen-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RAFFLES-shenzhen-1536x1151.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RAFFLES-shenzhen-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RAFFLES-shenzhen-150x112.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RAFFLES-shenzhen.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/best-shenzhen-hotel\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhere to Stay in Shenzhen\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Find the best Shenzhen hotels with real local reviews. 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