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Itineraries
Choose a rail-friendly route with realistic nights, transfer time and room to slow down.
Recommended order: Choose trip length → check entry conditions → reserve long train legs → book stays
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3 practical guides
01 · Route builder
A first-time China itinerary that works by train
Use three or four bases, protect transfer days and choose one destination that feels distinctly yours.
Open guide 02 · 10-day routeChina itinerary for 10 days: Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai
A realistic first route with three bases and high-speed rail between the major stops.
Open guide 03 · 14-day routeChina itinerary for 14 days: add Chongqing or Zhangjiajie
Keep the classic rail spine, then add one destination with a clear reason to be there.
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