15
city hubs
2-5 days
recommended city stays
2026
updated for foreign visitors
Browse by City
Each city page includes a snapshot, itinerary card, food, first-time tips, and a full guide link.

Xi'an
Northwest China · China
Step into ancient China with Terracotta Warriors, city wall cycling, Muslim Quarter food, and Silk Road history.
Stay
2-3 days
Taste
Roujiamo · Biangbiang noodles

Shenzhen
Guangdong · China
See modern China through tech districts, green parks, skyscrapers, design culture, and Hong Kong-side routes.
Stay
2 days
Taste
Dim sum · Roast goose

Guangzhou
Guangdong · China
Taste Cantonese cuisine, Pearl River night views, old trade history, and easy links across southern China.
Stay
2-3 days
Taste
Dim sum · Roast goose

Hangzhou
Zhejiang · China
Enjoy West Lake, misty temples, Dragon Well tea villages, poetic walks, and a gentle Shanghai side trip.
Stay
1-2 days
Taste
Dongpo pork · Longjing shrimp

Suzhou
Jiangsu · China
Wander classical gardens, old canals, silk heritage, white-wall lanes, and calm Jiangnan scenery near Shanghai.
Stay
1-2 days
Taste
Suzhou noodles · Squirrel-shaped mandarin fish

Guilin & Yangshuo
Guangxi · China
Plan for Li River karst peaks, Yangshuo countryside, rice noodles, river cruises, and China’s classic landscape views.
Stay
2-3 days
Taste
Guilin rice noodles · Yangshuo beer fish

Nanjing
Jiangsu · China
Explore Ming history, massive city walls, Qinhuai River night lights, salted duck, and easy rail links from Shanghai.
Stay
2-3 days
Taste
Salted duck · Duck blood vermicelli soup

Kunming
Yunnan · China
Start a Yunnan route with spring-like weather, Stone Forest landscapes, flower markets, and bold local food.
Stay
1-2 days
Taste
Crossing-the-bridge noodles · Wild mushrooms

Qingdao
Shandong · China
Relax with beaches, German-era streets, seafood, Tsingtao beer culture, and breezy northern coast views.
Stay
2-3 days
Taste
Seafood · Tsingtao beer

Wuhan
Hubei · China
Break up a central China route with Yangtze River views, Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake, and breakfast culture.
Stay
1-2 days
Taste
Hot dry noodles · Doupi

Zhangjiajie
Hunan · China
Plan Avatar mountain scenery, cliff walks, glass bridges, forest park routes, and dramatic nature photography.
Stay
3-4 days
Taste
Tujia hot pot · Smoked pork

Beijing
North China · China
Explore imperial palaces, hutong neighborhoods, roast duck, and Great Wall day trips from China’s capital.
Stay
3-5 days
Taste
Peking duck · Zhajiangmian

Shanghai
East China · China
Discover skyline views, historic lanes, modern food scenes, and easy first-arrival travel in China’s most international city.
Stay
3-5 days
Taste
Xiaolongbao · Shengjianbao

Chengdu
Sichuan · China
Slow down with pandas, Sichuan hot pot, tea houses, bamboo greenery, and relaxed western China culture.
Stay
3-4 days
Taste
Sichuan hot pot · Mapo tofu

Chongqing
Southwest China · China
Navigate a dramatic mountain city of neon river views, layered streets, hot pot, and cinematic urban energy.
Stay
2-3 days
Taste
Chongqing hot pot · Xiaomian noodles