42 days in China Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Asia attractions planner
Start: Brisbane
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Guangzhou
— 7 nights
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Chongqing
— 6 nights
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Hangzhou
— 3 nights
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Shanghai
— 7 nights
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Suzhou
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Tianjin
— 11 nights
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Beijing
— 3 nights
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Harbin
— 3 nights
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End: Brisbane
Thu, Mar 23 - Wed, May 3
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Guangzhou — 7 nights
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Guangzhou is known for sightseeing, nature, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head off the coast to Shamian Island, don't miss a visit to Canton Tower, surround yourself with nature on Pacha Mama Adventures, and get to know the resident critters at Chimelong Safari Park.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Guangzhou day trip planning site.
Brisbane, Australia to Guangzhou is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Brisbane to Guangzhou is minus 2 hours. In March, Guangzhou is a bit cooler than Brisbane - with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Thu) to allow time for the flight to Chongqing.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Guangzhou day trip planning site.
Brisbane, Australia to Guangzhou is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Brisbane to Guangzhou is minus 2 hours. In March, Guangzhou is a bit cooler than Brisbane - with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Thu) to allow time for the flight to Chongqing.
Find places to stay Mar 23 — 30:
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Chongqing — 6 nights
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Chongqing is known for nature, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at Chongqing South Mountain, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, get in on the family fun at E'ling Park, and admire the striking features of People's Assembly Hall.
To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Chongqing trip maker.
Traveling by flight from Guangzhou to Chongqing takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Guangzhou in March, with highs in Chongqing at 22°C and lows at 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Hangzhou.
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To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Chongqing trip maker.
Traveling by flight from Guangzhou to Chongqing takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Guangzhou in March, with highs in Chongqing at 22°C and lows at 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Hangzhou.
Find places to stay Mar 30 — Apr 5:
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Hangzhou — 3 nights
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Paradise on Earth
Spend the 7th (Fri) exploring nature at Xixi Wetland Park. The adventure continues: take in the pleasant sights at West Lake (Xi Hu), take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, steep yourself in history at Xiangji Temple, and don't miss a visit to Hefang Street.
For ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Hangzhou visit planner.
You can fly from Chongqing to Hangzhou in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. April in Hangzhou sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to take a train to Shanghai.
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For ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Hangzhou visit planner.
You can fly from Chongqing to Hangzhou in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. April in Hangzhou sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to take a train to Shanghai.
Find places to stay Apr 5 — 8:
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Shanghai — 7 nights
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Pearl of the Orient
Shanghai is known for sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: go for a walk through The Bund (Wai Tan), take in panoramic vistas at Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu), get great views at Jin Mao Tower, and get a taste of the local shopping with Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road).
To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Shanghai vacation planning website.
You can take a train from Hangzhou to Shanghai in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to take a train to Suzhou.
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To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Shanghai vacation planning website.
You can take a train from Hangzhou to Shanghai in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to take a train to Suzhou.
Find places to stay Apr 8 — 15:
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Venice of the East
To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Suzhou trip planner.
You can take a train from Shanghai to Suzhou in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. On the 15th (Sat), you'll travel to Tianjin.
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You can take a train from Shanghai to Suzhou in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. On the 15th (Sat), you'll travel to Tianjin.
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Tianjin — 11 nights
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Step out of Tianjin to go to Ji County and see Yuyang Drum Tower, which is approximately 1h 50 min away. There's lots more to do: see Great Wall at Huangya Pass (Huangyaguan Changcheng), make a trip to Tianjin Haihe Cultural Square, take in the spiritual surroundings of St Joseph Catheral, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.
To find other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Tianjin tour planner.
You can fly from Suzhou to Tianjin in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. April in Tianjin sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Beijing.
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To find other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Tianjin tour planner.
You can fly from Suzhou to Tianjin in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. April in Tianjin sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Beijing.
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Beijing — 3 nights
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Beijing is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see Mutianyu Great Wall, stroll around Temple of Heaven, get great views at Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), and appreciate the extensive heritage of Summer Palace (Yiheyuan).
Plan a trip to Beijing easily and quickly by telling Klarna Trips to suggest an itinerary.
Take a train from Tianjin to Beijing in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Beijing can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can fly to Harbin.
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Plan a trip to Beijing easily and quickly by telling Klarna Trips to suggest an itinerary.
Take a train from Tianjin to Beijing in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Beijing can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can fly to Harbin.
Find places to stay Apr 26 — 29:
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Harbin — 3 nights
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Ice City
Harbin is known for sightseeing, theme parks, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get in on the family fun at Harbin Ice and Snow World, admire the striking features of Harbin Flood Control Memorial Tower, examine the collection at HaErBinShi JianZhu YiShuGuan (JingWei Jie), and delve into the lush surroundings at Harbin Forest Botanical Garden.
For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Harbin road trip app.
Fly from Beijing to Harbin in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Beijing in April, expect Harbin to be a bit cooler, temps between 17°C and 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to fly back home.
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For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Harbin road trip app.
Fly from Beijing to Harbin in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Beijing in April, expect Harbin to be a bit cooler, temps between 17°C and 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to fly back home.
Find places to stay Apr 29 — May 2:
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With well over 1.3 billion residents, China represents the most populous country in the world, considered by many the cradle of civilization thanks to its history spanning many millennia. While a single trip to China rarely satisfies curious travelers, a well-organized tour reveals a land of awe-inspiring natural scenery, ancient monuments, and giant cities, where the diverse population includes almost 60 different ethnic groups speaking dozens of distinct languages. While many Westerners may know China mostly for its centuries-old tradition of martial arts, discerning travelers visit this vast nation for its outstanding cuisine, pristine landscapes, epic train journeys, and small towns of hardworking and genuinely hospitable people.
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