2 Weeks in China: Our Recommendations
Legendary architecture, an ancient and rich culture, and landscapes straight out of your wildest dreams — China is a heaven for explorers and culture geeks intent on discovering some of the most amazing wonders. Who hasn’t heard of the Great Wall of China or the Terracotta Army in Xi’an?
With a two-week itinerary or tour in China, you will be able to really dig into this vast country. Explore the Islamic architecture in the west, gaze upon iconic mountain ranges and discover temples that are known for their beauty and significance. With two weeks, you’ll be able to bring home a plethora of great memories with stunning photos to prove it. If you have 2 weeks in China and are wondering what to do, check out our top China itineraries for 2 weeks in this article.
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1. Two- week journey along the Silk Road: 14 days in China
| Day 1 | Welcome to Beijing. |
| Day 2 | Explore Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven |
| Day 3 | Take a round-trip cable car to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall |
| Day 4 | Visit the Summer Palace. Later, board a flight to Urumqi |
| Day 5 | Fly to Kashgar and visit the famous Sunday Bazaar |
| Day 6 | Visit the Id Kah Mosque and Abakh Khoja Tomb. Fly back to Urumqi & drive to Turpan |
| Day 7 | Visit the ruins of Jiaohe and the Sugong Pagoda. Head for Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Cave and the Flaming Hill |
| Day 8 | See the famous Karez Well. Later, head to Dunhuang via high-speed train |
| Day 9 | Explore the famous Mogao Caves and the Dunhuang Museum |
| Day 10 | Discover the Echoing-Sand Mountain. Fly to Xian |
| Day 11 | Highlights of Xian |
| Day 12 | See the famous City Wall of Xi'an. Fly to Shanghai. |
| Day 13 | Explore Shanghai Museum and Yu Garden. Cruise on the Huangpu River and explore the Bund area. |
| Day 14 | The trip ends in Shanghai. |
This 14-day China itinerary follows the trail of the Silk Road for an unforgettable journey molded especially for history and culture lovers. Start with a glimpse of the majestic Great Wall of China and continue to Urumqi. Reach Kashgar via flight and visit the famous Sunday Bazaar. Explore the desert, caves, and pagodas in Turpan and Dunhuang. Later, head for the Terracotta Army in Xi’an and the impressive City Wall. In the final stop Shanghai, you can explore the Shanghai Museum and make a relaxing river cruise to conclude your 2 weeks in China. See tours.
2. Big Cities, cultural experiences and taste of nature: Two-week China itinerary
| Day 1 | Welcome to Beijing with airport pickup |
| Day 2 | Explore the highlights of ancient Beijing including Tiananmen Square |
| Day 3 | Ride a cable car to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall |
| Day 4 | Visit the Summer Palace and narrow alleys of Beijing. High-speed train to Xian |
| Day 5 | Discover the highlights of X’ian including the Terracotta Army and Horses Museum |
| Day 6 | Tour the City Wall of Xian and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. High-speed train to Chengdu |
| Day 7 | Visit giant pandas, Chengdu |
| Day 8 | After a free morning, board a high-speed train to Chongqing. Begin a Yangtze River cruise |
| Day 9 | Cruise the Yangtze River and explore the temple hill of Shibaozhai |
| Day 10 | Tour the Three Gorges Dam and Shennong Stream on the Yangtze River cruise |
| Day 11 | End of the cruise. Board a high-speed train to Shanghai |
| Day 12 | Discover Shanghai and cruise the Huangpu River |
| Day 13 | Free day to explore Shanghai |
| Day 14 | Fly out from Shanghai |
This tour is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to soak up the highlights of ancient China in a period of two weeks. Starting in the buzzing capital of Beijing, you’ll have a chance to delve into the iconic architecture of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Continue in Xian and Chengdu, where cultural and natural highlights await. Relax on your Yangtze River cruise. With a high-speed train ride, reach your final destination — the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai — and experience several cultural sights and activities. Describe your ideal 14- day in China tour for a customized tinerary.
With 2 weeks in China, you’ll get a taste of this vast country’s stunning architecture, the magnificent animal kingdom, unforgettable landscapes and deep-rooted cultures.
3. Grand Tour of China: 13 days in China
| Day 1 | Arrive in Beijing |
| Day 2 | Discover Beijing during sightseeing tour |
| Day 3 | Visit the Great Wall |
| Day 4 | Travel to Xi’an and see its highlights |
| Day 5 | Visit Terracotta Warriors Museum |
| Day 6 | Take train to Chengdu and explore the city |
| Day 7 | See Chengdu’s giant pandas, join Yangtze River cruise in Chongqing |
| Day 8 | Sail down the Yangtze River |
| Day 9 | Explore the Three Gorges section of Yangtze |
| Day 10 | Disembark the boat and travel to Shanghai |
| Day 11 | See Shanghai’s highlights during day tour |
| Day 12 | Explore Shanghai on your own |
| Day 13 | End your China tour in Shanghai |
Sinophiles will adore this 13-day China tour. The trip starts with a visit to the imposing palaces of Beijing’s Forbidden City, home to emperors of yore, before taking you to the ancient Chinese capital of Xi’an, the final resting place of China’s first emperor guarded by life-sized replicas of soldiers called the Terracotta Warriors. Uncover the story of Buddhism’s arrival in China during a visit to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda than take a high-speed train to Chongqing, the starting point of your Yangtze River cruise. Spend the final few days of your trip sailing down the Mother River of China. See tours.
4. Yangtze Cruise and More: China in 15 days
| Day 1 | Arrive in Beijing |
| Day 2 | Visit the Great Wall |
| Day 3 | Explore Beijing during sightseeing tour |
| Day 4 | Take bullet train to Xi’an, see its Muslim quarter |
| Day 5 | See the Terracotta Warriors |
| Day 6 | Explore Xi’an and fly to Shanghai |
| Day 7 | Discover Shanghai during a sightseeing tour |
| Day 8 | Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town from Shanghai |
| Day 9 | See Suzhou’s famous Lingering Garden |
| Day 10 | Visit Faxi Temples in Hangzhou |
| Day 11 | Fly to Yichang and board your Yangtze cruise boat |
| Day 12 | Sail down the Yangtze |
| Day 13 | See Wu and Qutang Gorges |
| Day 14 | Continue Yangtze cruise and see Fengdu Ghost City |
| Day 15 | Deboard the boat in Chongqing and fly to Shanghai |
This 15-day tour goes a long way in unraveling the mysteries of China for visitors. Soak up Beijing’s history as you marvel at the Great Wall and saunter up the steps of the Temple of Heaven. Unearth China’s dark, tumultuous history in Xi’an, home to the Terracotta Warriors. Leaving it behind, you will then travel to Shanghai, a modern-day metropolis studded with gleaming skyscrapers. While in the city, take in the limpid landscape of Lingering Garden and pay a visit to the ancient Faxi Temples. No journey to China is complete without a boat trip down the meandering Yangtze, which awaits you at the end of your trip. Describe your ideal 14- day itinerary with our customized China trip.
