Travel 9 Days in China with unique cultural experience and magnificent natural wonders in the most popular and classic destinations of China!
For a 9-day China trip holiday, you can not only cover China Golden Triangle Cities in Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai, but also extend your trip to the Silk Road, Tibet, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou and more for an in-depth cultural and natural experience. Here are our 9-Day China Tour Itineraries best picks with the real highlights, well-paced itinerary, comfort and flexibility experience for both lovers for Silk Road, history, ethnic minority, panda and cycling enthusiasts, etc. to make most use of your 9-day holiday in China, which all can start from major gateway cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, or Chengdu. Come to pick your favorite 9 Days China Tour Itineraries from our best recommended.
For first-time travelers, classic destinations like Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai should definitely be on your bucket list. But don’t miss the chance to explore other incredible places like the Silk Road, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Yunnan, Sichuan, and Huangshan for a more immersive cultural and natural experience. Here are the top 8 highly recommended 9-day China tour itineraries to help you make the most of your trip. And of course, customized tours are always available to suit your unique interests and preferences.
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In addition to the recommended 9-day destinations and itineraries above, we’ve also curated a selection of other popular destinations for you to explore. These include Hong Kong, Tibet, Chengdu, Dunhuang, Hulunbuir, Xinjiang, Guizhou, Shandong, Hubei, and more. For each of these locations, we've provided suggested tours to help you plan a memorable trip. Whether you're seeking cultural immersion, natural beauty, or unique local experiences, these destinations offer something for every type of traveler.
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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.
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 Tibet, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, and Beijing, etc. visits. You can read about our past customers' travel experiences in the following four 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.
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