China · 16-20 days
China Extended: Beijing, Xi'an, Yunnan & Zhangjiajie
The itinerary
- Beijing & the Great Wall3 nights
- Xi'an2 nights
- Zhangjiajie3 nights
- Lijiang, Yunnan4 nights
- Shanghai3 nights
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines history and culture, natural landscapes, and food and drink across Beijing & the Great Wall, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Lijiang, Yunnan, and Shanghai. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.
Best time to go
The strongest travel period is March to May and September to October. June and November are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by trains and internal flights.
Cost
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £25 a day at the budget end, around £65 a day mid-range, and £220+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £1570 to £2200 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
Places on this trip
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need for China Extended: Beijing, Xi'an, Yunnan & Zhangjiajie?
This itinerary works best over 16 to 20 days across 5 stops: Beijing & the Great Wall, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Lijiang, Yunnan, and Shanghai.
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is March to May and September to October. June and November are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £25 a day at the budget end, around £65 a day mid-range, and £220+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £1570 to £2200 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.