12 days in Seattle Itinerary

For maps, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Seattle visit planner.

Shanghai, China to Seattle is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from Shanghai to Seattle, you'll gain 16 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Shanghai in April, things will get slightly colder in Seattle: highs are around 19°C and lows about 9°C. On the 18th (Tue), you'll travel to Seattle.

Change things up with these side-trips from Seattle: Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum (in La Conner) and Roozengaarde Display Garden (in Mount Vernon). Dedicate the 20th (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Explore Seattle further: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, walk around Discovery Park, take an in-depth tour of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and don't miss a visit to Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

To find photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Seattle sightseeing planner.

Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.