First trip
Beijing
Suggested stay: 3–4 days
Best for: First-time visitors and history lovers
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City life
Shanghai
Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Best for: City breaks, shopping, and modern China
History
Xi’an
Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Best for: History and culture travelers
Food
Chengdu
Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Best for: Food lovers and relaxed travelers
Nature
Guilin
Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Best for: Nature lovers and slower trips
Nature
Zhangjiajie
Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Best for: Hikers, adventure, and dramatic scenery
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