Seven days is the classic China trip length — enough for two cities with a meaningful experience in each, or one province done properly. The most common mistake is overstuffing: Beijing + Xi'an + Shanghai in 7 days means you spend 20% of your trip in transit. Two cities max.
Two cities with 3-4 days each, or one province with city + nature mix.
Standard vacation-length travelers who want to see enough without feeling rushed.
The classic 'Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai' sprint. Pick two. Or do one city + one nature destination.
One city with day trip, or two nearby cities with fast train connection.
Three cities or one province with genuine city + nature depth.
Reverse routing: avoid classics, target second-tier cities and neighborhoods.
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