60 days in China Itinerary

Known for centuries as a gateway to China, the port city of Xiamen has become a destination in itself, first to domestic visitors and now to a growing number of people from across the world.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Xiamen Piano Museum and Zhaojia Castle and Yian Castle. Get outdoors at Kulangsu Huandao Road and Fujian Rare Species of Marine Nature Reserve. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Xiamen: Jinjiang Shenlu Bay Ancient Forest Nature Reserve (in Jinjiang) and Mangrove Reserve of Zhangzhou (in Yunxiao County). There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Xiamen Shuzhuang Garden, go for a stroll along the water at Xiamen Lundu Port, see the interesting displays at ShiJie MingRenGuan, and contemplate the long history of Xiamen University.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Xiamen trip itinerary planner.

Sydney, Australia to Xiamen is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to China Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Sydney in February: high temperatures in Xiamen hover around 20°C and lows are around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Shangrao.

Lying along the Xin River, Shangrao sits as a prefecture level city and important transport and trade hub for the surrounding three provinces.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): stroll around Yunbi Peak Forest Park and then look for all kinds of wild species at San Qing Shan.

For maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Shangrao trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Xiamen to Shangrao takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can travel to Qingyang County.

On the 22nd (Mon), take in the awesome beauty at Qishan Mountain and then take in the awesome beauty at Jiuhua Mountain.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Qingyang County holiday builder app.

Traveling by car from Shangrao to Qingyang County takes 5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to travel to Suzhou.

One of the oldest settlements in the Yangtze basin, Suzhou remains a complex, labyrinthine set of old canal districts, World Heritage gardens, and sprawling modern developments.

The Lingering Garden and Shantang Street will appeal to history buffs. Do some cultural sightseeing at Master-of-Nets Garden and Xitang Ancient Town. Step out of Suzhou to go to Tongxiang and see Wuzhen Water Town, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Jinji Lake, see the interesting displays at Suzhou Museum, stroll around Humble Administrator's Garden, and get a taste of the local shopping with Pingjiang Road.

For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Suzhou trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Qingyang County to Suzhou takes 4 hours. In February in Suzhou, expect temperatures between -5°C during the day and -5°C at night. On the 27th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Fusong County.

Fusong County is a county in southern Jilin province, China. Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): take in the natural beauty of Hannashan Hot Spring Resort and then visit Wanda Changbaishan International Resort.

For photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Fusong County road trip planning site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Suzhou to Fusong County. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can travel to Beijing.

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.

Explore hidden gems such as Beijing Capital Museum and Happy Valley of Beijing. Get in touch with nature at Back Lakes (Hou Hai) and Nature & Wildlife Tours. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Gong Wang Fu, see the interesting displays at Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum, stroll around Fragrant Hills Park （East Gate 2, and delve into the distant past at Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan).

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Explore your travel options from Fusong County to Beijing with the Route module. In February, daily temperatures in Beijing can reach 6°C, while at night they dip to -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Datong.

The old city of Datong has an interesting and complicated history of development, sacking, and rebuilding.

On the 6th (Sat), make a trip to Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si) and then explore the fascinating underground world of Yungang Grottoes.

For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Datong holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Beijing to Datong takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) 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.

Visit Small Goose Pagoda and Fenghuang Town for their historical value. Do some cultural sightseeing at Tang Bo Art Museum and Tomb of Emperor Jingdi (Hanyangling). Venture out of the city with trips to Mount Huashan (in Huayin), Niubeiliang Mountain Nature Reserve (in Zhashui County) and Taibaishan Ski Area (in Mei County). Spend the 7th (Sun) wandering through the wild on Travel China Guide. Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Forest of Stone Steles Museum, admire the masterpieces at Xi'an Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Xi'an Mosque, and ponder the design of Dayan Pagoda Northern Square.

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Xi'an trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by flight from Datong to Xi'an takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. March in Xi'an sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel to Lhasa.

The capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa possesses a wealth of Tibetan Buddhist sites of historical and cultural importance.

Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si) and Barkhor Street will appeal to history buffs. Visiting Nature & Wildlife Tours and Off-Road Tours will get you outdoors. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden), take in the spiritual surroundings of Sera Monastery, and get a tailor-made plan with Private Tours.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Lhasa trip itinerary planning tool.

Getting from Xi'an to Lhasa by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Xi'an in March; daily highs in Lhasa reach 14°C and lows reach 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to travel to Shangri-La County.

Known previously as Zhongdian, Shangri-La County gained its current name in an attempt by city officials to promote tourism.

Visiting Napa Hai Nature Reserve and Bitahai Lake will get you outdoors. Dukezong Ancient Town and Sumtsaling Monastery are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Spend the 18th (Thu) exploring nature at Potatso National Park. Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Napa Lake Grasslands, wander the wide-open spaces of Yila Grassland, take an in-depth tour of Diqing Museum, and go for a walk through Shika Snow Mountains.

To see more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Shangri-La County holiday planner.

You can fly from Lhasa to Shangri-La County in 5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Lijiang.

The cultural capital of the Naxi people, one of the 55 minority ethnic groups in the country, Lijang traces its history back over 800 years, with the city developing from a trading post on the ancient Southern Silk Road.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Spruce Plateau (Yunshan Ping) and Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Mufu Palace and Sanyan Well. Go for a jaunt from Lijiang to Yulong County to see Ganhaizi Pasture about 50 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape of Lashi Lake, get engrossed in the history at The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum, don't miss a visit to Square Street (Sifangjie), and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Blue Moon Valley.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Lijiang travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Shangri-La County to Lijiang takes 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Dali.

Combining a glorious past with modern conveniences and scenic natural surroundings, Dali stands out as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Yunnan, perched in a strategic location and boasting fertile fields for agriculture.

Get in touch with nature at Cangshan Mountain and Tianlongbabu Film Studio. Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town and Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple （Northwest Gate） are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of Dali with an excursion to Shuanglang in Eryuan County--about 1h 40 min away. Next up on the itinerary: delve into the lush surroundings at Erhai Lake, explore the ancient world of Zhonghe Temple, take a stroll through Dali Ancient, and stroll the grounds of Du Wenxiu's Tomb.

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Dali planner.

You can drive from Lijiang to Dali in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can travel to Zhangjiajie.

The city of Zhangjiajie has become particularly well known for its striking surrounding landscape.

Get outdoors at Tianzi Mountain and Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park. Spend the 31st (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's more to do: take a peaceful walk through Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area of Zhangjiajie.

To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Zhangjiajie tour planner.

You can fly from Dali to Zhangjiajie in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to travel to Yangshuo County.

Yangshuo County, the area surrounding a popular tourist resort town, boasts a landscape featuring all the ingredients necessary to attract a flood of tourists.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Guilin Laozhai Mountain and Silver Cave. Visiting Julong Lake of Yangshuo and Yulong River will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Yangshuo County: Guilin (Lijiang Folk Customs Garden, Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan), &more). And it doesn't end there: take some stellar pictures from Xianggong Mountain, explore the activities along Li River, take in the dramatic natural features at Moon Hill, and make a trip to Guilin Butterfly Spring.

To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Yangshuo County trip planning site.

You can fly from Zhangjiajie to Yangshuo County in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in March, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can travel to Sanya.

The climate and coastline bring visitors from far and wide on vacations to Sanya, with its 40 km (25 mi) of shoreline almost entirely devoted to tourism.

Escape the urban bustle at Nanwan Monkey Island and Sanya Bay. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park and Sanya Daxiaodongtian Area. There's still lots to do: walk around Nanshan Buddhist Cultural Garden, cool off at Aquaventure Water Park, witness a stunning natural landmark at Sanya Zhujiang Nantian Spa, and see the interesting displays at Hudie Valley.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Sanya day trip site.

You can fly from Yangshuo County to Sanya in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yangshuo County in April: high temperatures in Sanya hover around 35°C and lows are around 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel to Hong Kong.

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Hong Kong Maritime Museum and Dialogue in the Dark Hong Kong. Step out of the city life by going to Dragon's Back and Cheung Chau Island. And it doesn't end there: try to win big at Sha Tin Racecourse, take a stroll through Tsim Sha Tsui, step off the mainland to explore Lamma Island, and stop by Soho.

For other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Hong Kong day trip planning site.

Getting from Sanya to Hong Kong by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Sanya in April, you will find days in Hong Kong are slightly colder (32°C), and nights are about the same (25°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can travel back home.