4-Week Itinerary in China

4 weeks in China is long enough to explore China's rich cultural and historical heritage, ancient sites, iconic landmarks, as well as some of the best natural beauty. You could also take the chance to experience different ethnic minorities' cultures and traditions and try a variety of cuisines.
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· Best Places to Visit in 4-week
· A Classic 4-Week China Itinerary
· A 4-Week Itinerary with Yangtze Cruise
· A 4-Week Silk Road Adventure
· Costs for 4 Weeks in China
· How to Travel around China
Best Places to Visit in a 4-week China Tour
To plan a 4-week tour in China, you could have 5–7 cities on your itinerary to experience the rich breadth of culture and history in this fascinating country. For most first-timers, Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, and Shanghai are the top destinations in China, which would take you about 2 weeks to cover in reasonable depth.
For a further 2 weeks, you could add other places according to your interests, such as Yunnan for natural beauty, Tibet for roof-of-the-world culture and scenery, or northwest China including Xinjiang for the Silk Road.
· Beijing and Xi'an were capitals of many of the most significant dynasties, making them rich in historical and cultural relics, including many of China's top attractions — the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, and many more.
· Shanghai is one of the biggest and most developed cities in China. You can see the collision of Republic-era rapid-rise and China's modernity in Shanghai.
· Guilin is the celebrated encapsulation of China's natural beauty, where you can also experience South China's countryside lifestyle.
Besides these top four cities, you may want to choose from these popular special interest destinations: Chengdu, Yunnan, Silk Road areas, Tibet, Huangshan, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Chongqing, the Yangtze, and more.
Chengdu, the hometown of pandas, is a must-visit place for panda lovers and is especially loved by families.
Yunnan, a beautiful place to experience Chinese minority life and culture, is where you can see breathtaking mountain-and-village views.
Tibet is the "holiest" place in China. It is also many travelers' dream or a bucket-list destinations, where you can see stunning plateau scenery and experience the striking reverence of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Huangshan, Hangzhou, and Suzhou are close to Shanghai. You can easily take an hour's bullet train to explore the Yangtze Delta area's best scenery and culture. Below are three sample itineraries that all cover the star destinations in China (Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Guilin, and Chengdu) plus other themed areas:
· 1. Exploration in Southwest China (Tibet and Yunnan scenery and culture)
· 2. Relaxation on the Yangtze (a charming cruise and delta-area delights)
· 3. Discovery West-to-East (enchanting Silk Road to cutting-edge Hong Kong)
For more places and trip ideas, contact the travel consultants who'll tailor-make a China tour for you.
1. A Classic 4-Week China Tour Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
In this itinerary, combine seven bucket-list destinations: Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, Tibet, Yunnan, and Shanghai. It is a tour that combines China's beautiful natural scenery with its long history and culture. You will see numerous iconic historical and cultural relics, such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, and Potala Palace, as well as breathtaking landscapes including river-and-karst-hill views, snowy mountains, and plateau scenery. It is a classic itinerary for first-timers and families.
Days 1–4: Beijing
Spend 2 days to visit the highlights in downtown Beijing, including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. Of the many cultural activities, recommend a kung fu show or acrobatics show at night.
Spend another day to explore the Great Wall of China. If you would be traveling with kids or seniors, suggest you visit a less-crowded and easy-walking section: Mutianyu. If hiking is your thing, can arrange the favorite hikers' route from the Jinshanling section to Simatai section, where you could enjoy a beautiful sunset on a clear day. You can even have a romantic picnic dinner at the Great Wall with the special arrangements.
For an enchanting experience, you could try the Great Wall night tour at the Simatai section to experience romantic moments while the Great Wall is bathed in starlight. Simatai is the only section open at night.
If you are interested in authentic Beijinger life, can arrange a hutong tour, when you can visit a local family and take a rickshaw ride, and wander around the community with local markets and parks.
Days 5–7: Xi'an
the family clients are making clay warriors.
Xi'an is well-known for its long history as capital of many dynasties. Visit the famous Terracotta Warriors for a day. To help you get a better understanding of this star attraction, arrange a hand-crafted clay-warriors activity when you can make your own terracotta warrior and bring it home as a souvenir. Family travelers with teenagers, you're suggested to take a cycling tour along Xi'an City Wall and experience local life at the Muslim Quarter.
Days 8–10: Chengdu
the family clients are making cakes for pandas.
In Chengdu, join a one-day Panda Keeper Program to get a closer to these adorable animals and their daily lives in Chengdu Panda Reserve. Rather than just watching them at a distance, you can clean the glass of their enclosures, make their favorite cakes, and see how they are fed in the preservation program.
Take some time to taste delicious Sichuan cuisine (hot pot) and enjoy some leisurely free time in a traditional teahouse. If you are interested in Chinese cooking, can arrange a food tour or cooking class in Chengdu to help you learn some basic skills.
Days 11–15: Tibet (Lhasa, Shigatse)
In Lhasa, pay a visit to the world-famous Potala Palace, a holy place for Tibetan Buddhists. With the assistance of the private guide, you can explore the Potala in the best way, taking p