17 days in China Itinerary

Guangzhou is known for sightseeing, nature, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stop by Shamian Island, pause for some serene contemplation at Sacred Heart Cathedral, take in the awesome beauty at Baiyun Mountain, and get to know the resident critters at Chimelong Safari Park.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Guangzhou trip itinerary planning tool.

Ahmedabad, India to Guangzhou is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, car, and bus. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to China Standard Time, which is usually a 2.5 hour difference. Traveling from Ahmedabad in May, expect nights in Guangzhou to be a bit cooler, around 26°C, while days are colder, around 36°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Wuhan.

Wuhan is known for sightseeing, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Hubei Provincial Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Church, walk around Dijiao Park, and contemplate the waterfront views at East Lake in Wuhan.

To see reviews, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Wuhan visit planner.

Getting from Guangzhou to Wuhan by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In May, Wuhan is little chillier than Guangzhou - with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to fly to Shanghai.

Shanghai is known for sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at The Bund (Wai Tan), enjoy breathtaking views from Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu), take some stellar pictures from Jin Mao Tower, and make a trip to Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road).

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Shanghai day trip planner.

Fly from Wuhan to Shanghai in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in May, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can fly to Xi'an.

On the 26th (Fri), make a trip to Kaiyuan Square, then take an in-depth tour of The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, and then delve into the distant past at Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang). Here are some ideas for day two: get outside with Travel China Guide.

To see reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Xi'an road trip website.

Fly from Shanghai to Xi'an in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Shanghai in May since evenings lows in Xi'an dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Beijing.

Beijing is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see Mutianyu Great Wall, get great views at Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), get engrossed in the history at Lama Temple (Yonghegong), and see the interesting displays at The Palace Museum.

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Beijing trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Getting from Xi'an to Beijing by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In May in Beijing, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.