20 days in China Itinerary

Explore Shanghai's surroundings by going to Zhouzhuang Water Town (in Kunshan), Xitang Ancient Town (in Jiashan County) and Suzhou (Humble Administrator's Garden, The Classical Gardens of Suzhou, &more). Spend the 26th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: take in the pleasant sights at The Bund (Wai Tan), take some stellar pictures from Jin Mao Tower, take in panoramic vistas at Shanghai World Financial Center, and make a trip to Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road).

To find ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Shanghai day trip planning tool.

Brisbane, Australia to Shanghai is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to China Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. In June, Shanghai is a bit warmer than Brisbane - with highs of 33°C and lows of 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Beijing.

Beijing is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Mutianyu Great Wall, appreciate the history behind Bell and Drum Towers, take an in-depth tour of The Palace Museum, and take some stellar pictures from Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).

To find other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Beijing travel planner.

You can fly from Shanghai to Beijing in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Shanghai in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Beijing, with lows of 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.