Yes — 2 + 1.5 + 2.5 days.
Classic China Route: Beijing → Xi'an → Shanghai in 10 Days
If you only have 10 days, take the classic. Beijing–Xi'an–Shanghai gives you imperial capital, cradle of civilization and future skyline. CRH bullet trains turn 1200 km into 4.5 hours.
Days 1–3: Beijing
Stay in Dongcheng — everything on foot.
- Forbidden City + Tiananmen Square
- Great Wall at Mutianyu + Summer Palace
- Temple of Heaven + hutongs + Peking duck
Day 4: Beijing → Xi'an
G-train, 4.5 hours.
- 2nd class from $90
- Evening — bike the city walls
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Days 5–6: Xi'an
Ancient capital, closes in 2 days.
- Terracotta Army (full day)
- Muslim Quarter + Wild Goose Pagoda
Day 7: Xi'an → Shanghai
Train 5.5 h or flight 2.5 h.
- Train from $110
- Evening on the Bund
Days 8–10: Shanghai
Grand finale.
- Pudong — Shanghai Tower
- Yuyuan + Xintiandi
- Suzhou or Hangzhou day trip
Budget per person
Mid-comfort (4★, 1st class, restaurants).
- Hotels: $900–1400
- Trains: $200–260
- Food: $350–500
- Entrance fees: $150
- Total (no flights): $1700–2500
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