6 posts · Curated China travel tips
Choosing which cities to visit in China for the first time can feel overwhelming. After 15 years of planning trips, here's my honest guide to picking the right route — based on your travel style, how many days you have, and what you actually want to experience.
I get this question at least twice a week: "Peng, how many days do I need in Beijing?" The honest answer: 4 days minimum. 5 if you want to breathe. Day 1: Forbidden City + Jingshan Park (book tickets a week ahead) Day 2: Great Wall — leave by 6:30am, Mutianyu is closest Day 3: Temple of Heaven in the morning, Summer Palace after lunch Day 4: Hutong walking tour + 798 Art District Day 5 (optional): Xi'an — take the 4.5hr high-speed train, see the Terracotta Warriors This isn't a rushed itinerary. It's what I've refined over 15 years of bringing clients here. You could do it in 3 days but you'd hate yourself by day 2. Want a full day-by-day plan? That's what I do. Just ask.
Two weeks in China is enough to fall in love with the country. This route covers 5 cities with the perfect balance of history, food, and scenery — the ultimate **China Custom Tour** for time-rich travellers.
A comprehensive guide for Australian travellers making the long-haul journey to China. 3-week custom tour itineraries, costs in AUD, and insider tips from a 15-year expert.
Three weeks to travel through 5,000 years of Chinese history. This **China Custom Tour** route takes you from Beijing's Great Wall to Shanghai's skyline via Xi'an, Chengdu, and Guilin.
The perfect 10-day route through China designed by a 15-year insider. Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai — the ideal first **China Custom Tour** for first-timers.
