China-6-day-itinerary

China 6-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing

  • Arrival: Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
  • Visa Requirements: Tourists from most countries need a visa to enter China. Apply for a L-visa or apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) if eligible
  • Transportation: Take the airport express train to Beijing’s city center ( approx. $6-$8 USD)
  • Accommodation: Check-in at a hotel in the heart of the city, such as the Wangfujing area
  • Activity: Explore the nearby Tiananmen Square and watch the flag-raising ceremony at sunrise
  • Thing to Know: Try some local street food or snacks like jianbing or zhajiangmian

Day 2: Beijing’s Cultural Heritage

  • Transportation: Take a metro (Line 1) to the Forbidden City ( approx. $0.25 USD)
  • Activity: Visit the imperial palace complex, which served as the residence of Chinese emperors for over 500 years
  • Thing to Know: Learn about China’s imperial history and the Ming dynasty at the on-site museum
  • Lunch: Try some local cuisine like Peking duck or noodles at a nearby restaurant
  • Activity: Visit the nearby Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ( approx. $10 USD)

Day 3: Beijing to Xi’an

  • Transportation: Take a high-speed train from Beijing to Xi’an (approx. 4 hours, $50-$70 USD)
  • Accommodation: Check-in at a hotel in the city center, such as the Muslim Quarter
  • Activity: Explore the ancient city walls and visit the famous Terracotta Army
  • Thing to Know: Learn about China’s first emperor Qin Shi Huang and his massive army of life-sized terracotta soldiers

Day 4: Xi’an’s Cultural Delights

  • Transportation: Take a metro (Line 2) to the Drum Tower ( approx. $0.25 USD)
  • Activity: Visit the ancient city walls, which date back over 600 years
  • Thing to Know: Learn about China’s rich cultural heritage and the Silk Road at the on-site museum
  • Lunch: Try some local cuisine like hand-pulled noodles or Muslim-style barbecue at a nearby restaurant

Day 5: Xi’an to Guilin

  • Transportation: Take a flight from Xi’an to Guilin (approx. 2 hours, $100-$150 USD)
  • Accommodation: Check-in at a hotel with a view of the Li River
  • Activity: Take a boat ride along the Li River and enjoy the stunning karst scenery
  • Thing to Know: Learn about China’s unique limestone landscape and the region’s rich history

Day 6: Guilin’s Natural Beauty

  • Transportation: Take a bus or taxi to the nearby Reed Flute Cave ( approx. $10-$20 USD)
  • Activity: Explore the stunning cave formations, which date back over 24 million years
  • Thing to Know: Learn about China’s unique geological history and the region’s rich cultural heritage
  • Departure: Depart from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)