10 days in China & Bucharest Itinerary

On the 13th (Fri), get the lay of the land with Walking tours, get a sense of history and politics at Palace of Parliament, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Stavropoleos Monastery.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Bucharest trip planner.

If you are flying in from Romania, the closest major aiport is Henri Coandă International Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Bucharest can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to fly to Shanghai.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sun): shop like a local with Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road), enjoy breathtaking views from Shanghai World Financial Center, then enjoy breathtaking views from Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu), and finally take some stellar pictures from Jin Mao Tower. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Mon): appreciate the history behind Jade Buddha Temple, examine the collection at Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan), then admire the natural beauty at Yu Garden (Yuyuan), then make a trip to The Bund (Wai Tan), and finally examine the collection at Museum of Illusions.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Shanghai trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Bucharest to Shanghai in 17 hours. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Bucharest to Shanghai due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Bucharest in October; daily highs in Shanghai reach 28°C and lows reach 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Haining.

On the 17th (Tue), visit Zaixiangfudi Street and then steep yourself in history at Former residence of Zhimo Xu.

To see photos and more tourist information, you can read our Haining route planner.

Getting from Shanghai to Haining by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can travel to Guangzhou.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): take in the views from Liede Bridge, don't miss a visit to Canton Tower, and then step off the mainland to explore Shamian Island.

To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Guangzhou route builder tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Haining to Guangzhou. Traveling from Haining in October, expect Guangzhou to be a bit warmer, temps between 35°C and 24°C. You will leave for Hong Kong on the 19th (Thu).

Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): enjoy breathtaking views from Victoria Peak (The Peak), examine the collection at Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, and then take an in-depth tour of Hong Kong Museum of History. Here are some ideas for day two: find something for the whole family at Hong Kong Disneyland.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Hong Kong driving holiday planner.

Take a train from Guangzhou to Hong Kong in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Guangzhou in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Hong Kong, with lows of 28°C. You will leave for Bucharest on the 21st (Sat).

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): walk around Herăstrău Park, view the masterpieces at Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti", then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally make a trip to Old Town.

To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Bucharest driving holiday planner.

You can fly from Hong Kong to Bucharest in 16.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Hong Kong to Bucharest. Traveling from Hong Kong in October, expect Bucharest to be cooler, temps between 20°C and 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.