8 days in China Itinerary

As the political and cultural capital of China, Beijing stands at the heart of Chinese history, buzzing with the energy of its high population density and centuries of importance.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): get a sense of history and politics at Temple of Heaven, get engrossed in the history at The Palace Museum, and then get great views at Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy breathtaking views from Bell and Drum Towers and then don't miss a visit to Summer Palace (Yiheyuan).

To see where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Beijing trip planner.

Palm Springs, USA to Beijing is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to China Standard Time (CST), which is usually a 16 hour difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Palm Springs in June: high temperatures in Beijing hover around 88°F and lows are around 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Chengdu.

The home of giant pandas for more than two million years, Chengdu's vast human history cowers in comparison to the natural heritage of the area.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Yinchang Valley and then identify plant and animal life at Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi).

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Chengdu trip itinerary planning website.

You can fly from Beijing to Chengdu in 6 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Beijing in June, Chengdu is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Xi'an.

Historians often describe Xi'an, capital city for over a dozen dynasties, as the birthplace of Chinese civilization.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): witness a stunning natural landmark at Huaqing Palace and then get engrossed in the history at The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Xi'an trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Chengdu to Xi'an takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Chengdu in June, Xi'an is little chillier at night with lows of 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to travel to Shanghai.

With a nickname like the "Pearl of the Orient," it's not surprising Shanghai offers some of the most rewarding attractions and activities in the Far East.

On the 17th (Thu), examine the collection at Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), make a trip to The Bund (Wai Tan), and then take in panoramic vistas at Shanghai World Financial Center.

For reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Shanghai vacation app.

Traveling by flight from Xi'an to Shanghai takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Xi'an in June since evenings lows in Shanghai dip to 71°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can travel to Hong Kong.

Witness the vibrant skyline of Hong Kong, an impressive urban territory on the southern coast of China.

On the 18th (Fri), find something for the whole family at Hong Kong Disneyland.

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You can fly from Shanghai to Hong Kong in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Shanghai in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Hong Kong: highs are around 91°F and lows about 82°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.