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How to Spend 15 Days in China | Top 7 Itineraries Recommendation

A 15-day trip is the perfect amount of time to immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of China. From north to south, you’ll witness the remarkable contrasts between past and present, and from east to west, you’ll discover a rich tapestry of customs and landscapes. With convenient international flights and visa procedures, starting or ending your journey in major gateway cities like Beijing, Shanghai, or Hong Kong has never been easier. Our thoughtfully designed 15-day itineraries feature with carefully selected accommodations, convenient transportation arrangements, and a well-paced schedule that ensures you experience the full breadth and depth of China’s culture and landscapes.

Our PRIVATE CHINA TOUR Features:

  • Flexible and Customizable:
    A fully customizable itinerary with arrangements made according to your travel date, group size, interests, and budget.
  • Cost-effective Packages:
    Our packages include sightseeing, accommodations, private transportation, flights, and expert guides at the best price - delivering great value while taking care of every detail.
  • Private and Comfortable:
    No group tours - just private guides, cars, drivers, and tailored experiences with the highest quality and best value.
  • Reliable Expertise:
    Be well taken care of by our experienced guides and receive continuous support and expert guidance from your travel consultant before, during, and after your trip.

BEST 15-Day China Tour Itineraries

For travelers seeking an unforgettable 15-day journey through China, you'll not only visit iconic destinations like Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai, but also have the opportunity to explore more glorious regions such as Tibet, the Silk Road, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Three Gorges, Sichuan, Yunnan, and beyond. These areas offer a deeper cultural immersion and breathtaking landscapes. We’ve curated a selection of the most highly recommended 15-day China tour itineraries designed to provide a rich and immersive experience. Plus, each itinerary can be fully customized to align with your unique interests and preferences, ensuring a personalized and unforgettable adventure.

  • Potala Palace
    • 15 Days China Tour with Tibet Discovery & Panda Visit
    • This China tour is all about giving you the best impression of China's diversity - World heritage sites Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors, adorable Giant Pandas, holy land & roof of the world - Tibet...
    • Shanghai / Guilin / Yangshuo / Guilin / Chengdu / Lhasa / Xian / Beijing
    • from $3,266 / private tour
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  • Millicent's group from USA visited Hallelujah Mountain at Yuanjiajie in April 2021
    • 15 Days China Splendors Tour with Avatar Zhangjiajie
    • From Shanghai, we are taking you to the top destinations to fully explore the splendors of China, like Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yangtze River, Terracotta Warriors, Forbidden City and Great Wall and more. Many awesome activities and experience are covered in this tour.
    • Shanghai / Zhangjiajie / Yichang / Yangtze Cruise / Chongqing / Xian / Beijing
    • from $2,468 / private tour
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  • Yangshuo Panoramic View from Xianggong Hill, Photo by Our Travel Consultant in December, 2019
    • 15 Days Vast China Tour with Yunnan Highlights & Guilin Karst Landscape
    • If you are planning a two-week holiday to China, and want to cover several different stunning destinations, diverse landscape and distinctive cultures, we highly recommend you to take this 15 days China trip, ranging from the north to south, from west to east...
    • Beijing / Xian / Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming / Guilin / Yangshuo / Shanghai
    • from $2701 / private tour
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  • Meet the lovely pandas in their hometown
  • Night View of the Ancient Bell Tower around Muslim Quarter
    • 15 Days China Kungfu Panda Family Tour
    • This worry-free, fun and educational tour involves many family-friendly activities for you and your family, including hiking, local food, biking, cruise, etc. Besides, you will be taken good care of by our packaged service.
    • Beijing / Luoyang / Xian / Chengdu / Guilin / Shanghai
    • from $2460 / private tour
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  • Our customers Julie and her friend from France visited Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet.
    • 15 Days Grand China Experience Tour from Hong Kong
    • This tour is designed for the first-time visitor to experience the GRAND of China. It is truly a visual treat, full of unexpected surprises and many treasures waiting to be discovered. By starting from Hong Kong, you’ll see more, experience more and remember more along all the way.
    • Hong Kong / Guilin / Longsheng / Yangshuo / Chengdu / Lhasa / Xian / Beijing
    • from $2,950 / private tour
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  • A Bullet Train Running on the High Speed Rail in Xinjiang

Other Recommended 14-18 Days China Tour Itineraries

In addition to the above recommended 15-day itineraries, we’ve also curated 14 to 18-day itineraries for your reference, as well as routes that include popular destinations like Jiuzhaigou, the most beautiful waterscapes in China and Huangshan, the most beautiful mountain in China, offering you a more diverse and immersive landscape experience.

  • Lovely Pandas in Chengdu Panda Base - Photographed by Our Guest Chona
    If you have enough travel time in the budget, this 17-day tour is definitely a great way to travel and see China. The tour covers all the highlights of China while letting you discover the splendid Chinese history in the world heritage sites like the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the home of the Terracotta Warriors. You will see many lovely Giant Pandas in Chengdu, relax on a Yangtze River cruise ship while enjoying the River’s fascinating views, and ease your spirit and curiosity at the holy Potala Palace in Lhasa and at various Buddhist ceremonies and festivals in Lhasa exhibiting the sacred Buddhist culture.
    • Destinations: Beijing / Xian / Lhasa / Chengdu / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Shanghai
    • Hightlights: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Chengdu Panda Base, Potala Palace, Yangtze River Cruise
    • from $3,499 / private tour, Flexible departure

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  • Our customer Heidy visited Mutianyu Great Wall
    Take a journey like no other. This 17-day tour offers you a chance to see the classical historical and cultural sights, and also admire the breathtaking scenery of this beautiful country. You are in the rhythm of a graceful melody feeling the authenticity, enthusiasm and magnificence China has to offer. It should be once-in-a-lifetime experience! Why not go right now?
    • Destinations: Shanghai / Yangtze Cruise / Chengdu / Lhasa / Xian / Beijing
    • Hightlights: The Bund, Giant Panda, Yangtze River Cruise, Three Gorges Dam, Potala Palace, Jokkang Temple, Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Great Wall, Forbidden City
    • from $3,509 / private tour, Flexible departure

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  • Yuanjiajie-202409-Eric's Group from USA
    This is a comprehensive trip to the 8 most popular travel destinations in China - Beijing, Xian, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yangtze River Cruise, and Shanghai. All essences are included to take you to learn about the past and present, cultural and natural China. You will also spend leisure time on the Yangtze River Cruise to release your body and mind!
    • Destinations: Beijing / Xian / Zhangjiajie / Guilin / Chengdu / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Shanghai
    • Hightlights: Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain, Reed Flute Cave, Li River, Chengdu Panda Base, Hongya Cave, Yangtze River Cruise, the Bund, Yu Garden, etc.
    • from Request / private tour, Flexible departure

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  • One Corner Tower of Forbidden City
    You will literally be impressed after spending 14 days on this all-around China tour. With a focus on historic and cultural splendors and the most breathtaking natural sceneries, including 3 days cruising on China's longest and most spectacular river where also locates numerous historic and cultural relics and modern man-made marvels along its way.
    • Destinations: Shanghai / Yichang / Yangtze Cruise / Chongqing / Guilin / Yangshuo / Xian / Beijing
    • Hightlights: the Bund, Yu Garden, Yangtze River Cruise, Li River, Yangshuo, Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall
    • from $2,463 / private tour, Flexible departure

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  • The Lesser Three Gorges
    Have you ever pictured what China like in your mind? Take a tour to see what she really looks like! Ancient capitals Beijing & Xi'an, metropolitan Shanghai, peaceful Guilin and its pastoral Yangshuo county, a relaxing cruise on Yangtze River, gorgeous landscape of Huangshan...will lead you to a tour of history, of modenity and of natural beauty.
    • Destinations: Bejing / Xian / Guilin / Yangshuo / Yangtze Cruise / Shanghai / Huangshan / Shanghai
    • Hightlights: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Li River, Yangshuo, Yangtze River Cruise, Yu Garden, the Bund, Mount Huang, Hongcun Ancient Village
    • from $2510 / private tour, Flexible departure

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  • Luxury Yangtze River Cruise

    This China tour promises a harmonious blend of urban sophistication, natural splendors, and cultural treasures, offering you a captivating glimpse into the diverse tapestry of this vast and enchanting nation. Embark on an unforgettable odyssey through the diverse landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of China with our comprehensive tour that seamlessly weaves together the iconic cities and natural wonders of this extraordinary nation.

    Begin your journey in the dazzling metropolis of Shanghai, where the fusion of modernity and tradition creates a vibrant urban landscape. From Shanghai, travel to Guilin, a haven of natural beauty. Next, venture to the bustling city of Chongqing, where a Yangtze River Cruise awaits. Continue your odyssey to the surreal landscapes of Zhangjiajie, a region that inspired the AVATAR movie. Conclude your epic adventure in the heart of China, Beijing.

    • Destinations: Shanghai / Guilin / Yangshuo / Chongqing / Yangtze Cruise / Yichang / Zhangjiajie / Xian / Beijing
    • Hightlights: Yu Garden, The Bund, Li River Cruise, Yangtze River Cruise, Zhangjiajie National Park, Terracotta Warriors, Forbidden City, Great Wall
    • from Request / private tour, Flexible departure

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  • Nuorilang Waterfall
    If you want to enjoy some magnificent natural landscape while visiting the essential historical and cultural sites of China, this is the trip. You will start your trip from the city of World Heritage Sites. After visiting the Beijing popular attractions, such as Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, you will take a high speed bullet train to Xian to witness the man-made wonder - Terracotta Warrior. Then you will extend your trip to Jiuzhaigou to see the sapphire lakes and ponds. Last take a relaxing Yangtze River Cruise to Shanghai, which is the best way to sweep away the exhaustion of the long trip.
    • Destinations: Beijing / Xian / Jiuzhaigou / Chengdu / Chongqing / Yangtze River Cruise / Yichang / Shanghai
    • Hightlights: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Huanglong National Park, Jiuzhaigou Valley, Chengdu Panda Base, Yangtze River Cruise, the Bund
    • from $2,999 / private tour, Flexible departure

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  • Panoramic View from Victoria Peak during Daytime
    This tour offers you a wonderful experience in the thriving mega city Hong Kong & Shanghai, a fantastic cruise on the spectacular Yangtze River, a relaxing trip to Guilin, the most beautiful landscape under the heaven. And your tour will be more exciting with cultural explore in the ancient city Beijing & Xian.
    • Destinations: Hong Kong / Shanghai / Yichang / Three Gorges / Chongqing / Guilin / Yangshuo / Xian / Beijing
    • Hightlights: Yu Garden, the Bund, Yangtze River Cruise, Li River, Yangshuo, Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall
    • from $2,890 / private tour, Flexible departure

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Frequent Questions about China Travel Asked by Our Clients

Here we list out the most frequently asked questions that our former customers about tour planning, travel documents, itinerary, hotel, booking, dinning. You are also welcomed to submit your question to us, our travel experts are always ready to help. Read more tips »

All our tours are private tour packages except for some programs operated by our partners, such as Yangtze Cruise, Tibet Group Tour, etc. Private tour package means high standard of tour services and more flexibility. Travel with our tour package, you will have your own tour guide and vehicle who only serve for you. Besides, itinerary, hotels, meals and tour activities can all be customized according to your personal need. And for sure, all above services are covered in your tour price, which means you don’t have to worry about extra payment or hidden costs. While providing you the best tour service, we also ensure our tours are valuable and affordable for you.

Where to go?
For the first-timer China tour, you can go to classic destinations, such as Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Yangtze River, Tibet, etc. To add some different experience, you can travel classic destinations with some other unique destinations.
For Nature Enjoyment: Yunnan, Tibet, Sichuan, Gansu, Guizhou, Huangshan, Inner Mongolia, Yangtze River;
For Culture Exploration: Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Tibet, Xinjiang, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Pingyao, Luoyang, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Xiamen, etc.
For Family with Kids: Shanghai, Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, etc.
For Adventure: Sichuan, Gansu, Xinjiang, Tibet, Yunnan, etc.

When to go?
Since China is so large and diverse, you can always find suitable destinations to visit in each season, or each month. In the big metropolis, such as Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Chengdu, the season doesn't matter as much as visiting natural destinations, because their best highlights are all conveniently located in or near the city downtown, and it is always very easy to book flights, trains and hotels. But some destinations are only recommended to be visited in specific seasons.
Generally speaking, autumn is the best season to travel China when the weather is pleasant and scenery is finest. To avoid the crowds, you can avoid traveling during the festivals, such as National Holiday, Middle Autumn Festival, etc.

Unless you are qualified for Visa-free policies, such as long-term residential visa, transit visa free, or you are from specific countries, you are required to have a Tourist Visa (L Visa) for your China tour. You can apply for Chinese visa in Chinese embassies or consulates in your country. To successfully obtain a Chinese Visa, applicants need to prepare some materials to prove his/her legal identity and purpose of visiting. The most important requirements are basic documents, including your passport and a completed visa application form. And supporting documents relate to your itinerary like flight ticket and hotel booking record and visiting schedule and Invitation Letter, etc. are also very helpful.

Making a booking with us is quite simple: 1) Send an Inquiry; 2) Get a tour package with quotation from us; 3) Amend the tour according to your requirement; 4) You confirm the tour and pay a deposit; 5) Pay the balance; 6) Enjoy your tour.

You can make payment either by Wechat Pay, Alipay, or Bank Transfer, PayPal, even cash. Your travel consultant will instruct you to complete the payment.

If you must cancel your trip, please submit your cancellation in written form by email or fax with your signature as early as possible. The final refund amount depends on when we receive your cancellation notice or letter, and actual expense, such as hotel booking, tickets reservation, etc. Your travel consultant will help you with the detailed process.

It depends on your group size and budget. We have sedan car, SUV, business van (MPV), different types of buses available. No matter where you are going to visit, your vehicle is licensed, air conditioned, clean, and expertly maintained. To maximize your comfort, we use vehicles with extra space for you and your luggage.

In each destination, you’ll stay in a comfortable hotel with great location! We only use hotel with good-ratings, great locations, well-equipped facilities, cozy bed, high quality service and guests’ feedbacks. Choices are a lot ranging from luxury 5 star, comfortable 4 star to budget 3 star. You could decide where to stay to best suit for your budget and likes. Generally, the hotels have both Western and Chinese breakfast with a wide choices. If you have already got an ideal hotel, please feel free to tell our travel consultants and they'll book the hotel for you.

15-Day Trip Stories Shared by our Guests

China Discovery is a leading travel agency that provides authentic and high-quality travel experiences. Our tours have attracted customers from various countries, they enjoyed a China tour including Northeastern China, Dunhuang, Chengdu, Guilin, and Beijing, etc. visits. You can read about our past customers' travel experiences in the following two stories or browse our collection of travel stories. If you've traveled with China Discovery before, we would sincerely appreciate it if you shared your experiences with us.

  • Immerse in the Ice and Snow Wonderland
    Immerse in the Ice and Snow Wonderland
    Jennifer spent 15 amazing days in exploring the ice and snow world of China. Her trip started from Harbin - the ice city to Mohe - the northernmost town of China.
    Nature & Sightseeing
  • 15 Days' Diverse China Close-up with Beloved Wife and Boy
    15 Days' Diverse China Close-up with Beloved Wife and Boy
    While John was researching, he determined to do a custom tour to include everything he wanted. The towns he chose were Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang, Chengdu... The trip turned out to be both flawless and amazing.
    Nature & Sightseeing Culture & History

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