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China

The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Shanghai skyline and karst landscapes.

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Ideal length
8 to 13 days
Best months
April to May, September to October
Visa for Indians
Visa required for Indian passport holders — verify current process and documents.
Currency
CNY

When to Go

  1. Jancold
  2. Febcold
  3. Mar–
  4. Aprbest
  5. Maybest
  6. Junhot
  7. Julhot
  8. Aughot
  9. Sepbest
  10. Octbest
  11. Nov–
  12. Deccold

Best: April to May, September to October.

  • Golden Week (1–7 Oct): extreme domestic crowds.
  • Chinese New Year: closures and full trains.

Where to Stay

  • BeijingStay near Wangfujing.
  • Xi’anStay inside the city wall.
  • ShanghaiStay near the Bund.
  • Guilin / YangshuoStay a riverside hotel in Yangshuo.

Highlights

  • Great Wall at Mutianyu (cable car)
  • Terracotta Warriors
  • Li River cruise to Yangshuo
  • Forbidden City and Tiananmen
  • Temple of Heaven and hutong rickshaw
  • Kung fu or acrobatics show
  • City wall cycle and Muslim Quarter food
  • The Bund and Huangpu river cruise
  • Yu Garden and old town
  • Shanghai Disneyland

Food

  • Lunch: noodle shop or Buddhist vegetarian restaurant
  • Dinner: Peking duck / local cuisine (veg pre-arranged)

We plan vegetarian and Jain options into every day of your itinerary.

See What Your China Plan Looks Like

This is a real day from a sample China plan, made by the same planner you would use, for a fictional couple: 8 days, vegetarian, an easy pace. Your plan is built from your own answers.

  • Every day timed: morning, afternoon, evening
  • Why each stop was picked for you
  • Hotels, restaurants, transfers and every cost line in the full plan
  • No sales call unless you ask for one
Make my China planMore sample plans
Day 2 of 8 · BeijingBeijing: Forbidden City and Tiananmen
  1. Morning
    Forbidden City and TiananmenWhy: you said you enjoy history & heritage
  2. Afternoon
    Temple of Heaven and hutong rickshawWhy: you said you enjoy culture & local traditions
  3. Evening
    Free evening — dinner suggestion below

Meals: Lunch: noodle shop or Buddhist vegetarian restaurant; Dinner: Peking duck / local cuisine (veg pre-arranged)

The other 7 days, hotels, restaurants and costs are in your plan: ₹1,999, adjusted when you book.

China Questions

What is the best time to visit China?

April to May, September to October.

How many days do I need for China?

Most travellers spend 8 to 13 days, staying in Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Guilin / Yangshuo.

Do Indians need a visa for China?

Visa required for Indian passport holders — verify current process and documents.

Visa rules, entry requirements and seasons change. We confirm the current position for your dates before you book. Cover photo: Wikimedia Commons.

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