THE ULTIMATE 2 WEEK CHINA ITINERARY

So, where to go in China? If you only have two weeks at your disposal, you’re going to need to be ok with missing out on a few places.

You will see the most iconic cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, as well as visit some bucket list places such as the Great Wall of China, but you’ll have to save Hong Kong and the southern provinces of China for another trip – there simply isn’t enough time.

2 Week China Itinerary

Here is the ultimate 14 day China itinerary for those who want to get off the beaten path and see some of the best places to visit in China. Learn more

Days 1-3: Beijing

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Hike the Great Wall

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Wander the Hutongs

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Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Jingshan Park

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Days 4-6: Xi’an

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