3‑Day Express: Beijing & Shanghai
• Day 1: Forbidden City at dawn, then Mutianyu Great Wall cable car.
• Day 2: Fly to Shanghai: Bund sunrise, Yu Garden stroll, and xiaolongbao lunch.
• Day 3: Shanghai Tower, French Concession bike ride, evening flight home.
5‑Day Sprint: Beijing, Xi’an & Chengdu
• Days 1–2: Beijing highlights (Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven).
• Day 3: High‑speed train to Xi’an: Terracotta Army and wall bike ride.
• Day 4: Overnight train to Chengdu—pandas at sunrise, hotpot at night.
• Day 5: Fly home from Chengdu.
7‑Day Immersion: Classic Loop + Guilin
• Days 1–2: Beijing’s imperial sites.
• Day 3: Xi’an’s warriors and Muslim Quarter.
• Days 4–5: Guilin Li River cruise, Yangshuo countryside ride.
• Days 6–7: Shanghai skyline and departure.
Key Landmarks & Tips
• High‑Speed Rail: Book seats on G‑trains for comfort.
• Bailong Elevator (Zhangjiajie): Skip lines by booking morning slots.
• Pudong Lujiazui: Shanghai Tower reservation for skyline views.
• Panda Base: Arrive at 8 AM for cub encounters.
Go‑Light Packing
One carry‑on, travel adaptor, power bank, layered clothing. Use pocket Wi‑Fi for maps and translation.
