Plan a 2-week China itinerary through Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu and Shanghai, with a Chongqing variation and a shorter 7-day option.
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Plan a 2-week China itinerary through Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu and Shanghai, with a Chongqing variation and a shorter 7-day option.
Plan 10 days in China with a Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi’an and Beijing route. Count transfer days and compare a slower three-city alternative.

A first-time China travel basics guide covering payment, passport hotel check-in, domestic flights, trains, luggage, food restrictions, phone setup and daily backups.

Set up foreign-card payments, understand verification and fees, and keep practical backups for everyday purchases in China.

How foreign visitors should prepare for hotel check-in in China, including passport registration, booking confirmation, late arrival risk and what to do if a hotel cannot process your stay.

A practical guide to China domestic flight power bank rules after the CCC mark enforcement notice, including what to check before security and what to replace before flying.

A practical China visitor guide for conference and event attendees, covering arrival day setup, payments, hotel passport check-in, transport, domestic flights and hosting resources.

How to handle luggage during China train station layovers, including left-luggage counters, lockers, nearby shops, timing risk and what to keep with you.

A practical China ordering card for vegetarian, vegan and food-restriction travelers, with Chinese phrases, what hidden ingredients to watch for and safer restaurant choices.

A first-time visitor guide to Chengdu food, covering hotpot, chuanchuan, noodles, street snacks, teahouses, spice levels, and how to build an easy food route without overpacking the day.

A practical Chengdu transport guide for first-time visitors, covering airport arrival choices, metro planning, taxis, the panda base, and transfers to Dujiangyan or Qingcheng Mountain.

A practical 3-day Chongqing itinerary for first-time visitors, balancing Jiefangbei, Hongya Cave, Liziba, old streets, hotpot, river views, and realistic buffer time.
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For a 10-day or two-week trip, first choose the cities that fit your interests, then leave time for transfers. These city guides help you compare food, sights and local routes before setting a day-by-day plan.
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