Destinations
Where should you go first?
Start with the city that fits the trip you want. Each guide gives you the feel of the place, the sights worth planning around, and a practical place to begin.
01Explore
Shanghai
A city of riverfront grandeur, lane-house mornings, and late dinners.
3–5 days
02Explore
Beijing
Imperial scale, neighbourhood alleys, and a city still writing its next chapter.
4–6 days
03Explore
Shenzhen
Hardware markets, waterfront walks, and a city that keeps remaking itself.
2–3 days
04Explore
Chengdu
Tea houses, serious food, and a city that knows how to slow down.
3–4 days
05Explore
Chongqing
A river city of steep streets, hotpot steam, and nighttime scale.
2–3 days
07Explore
Guilin
River bends, limestone peaks, and a route that gets better once you leave the city centre.
3–4 days
06Explore
Xi'an
An ancient capital where the past is still part of the daily route.
2–3 days