56 days in East Asia Itinerary

Popular historic sites such as Harbin Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral and Haerbin Martyrs Cemetery are in your itinerary. Get some cultural insight at HaErBin GuiHua ZhanLanGuan and HeiLongJiangSheng KeXue JiShuGuan. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at ZhongGuo MuDiao YiShuGuan, engage your brain at Heilongjiang Science and Technology Museum, get to know the resident critters at Beifang Forest Zoo, and get a new perspective on nature at Harbin Forest Museum.

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Newark, USA to Harbin is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to China Standard Time (CST) is 13 hours. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in July, and nighttime lows around 66°F. On the 5th (Fri), you'll travel to Dandong.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): stroll around Yalu River Pearl Park and then walk around Yalu River Park.

To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Dandong trip planner.

You can take a train from Harbin to Dandong in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to fly to Beijing.

Step out of the city life by going to Mutianyu Great Wall and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) and The Great wall of Jiankou will appeal to history buffs. The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at The Palace Museum, explore the world behind art at Memorial Hall of Qi Baishi, get a tailor-made plan with Wild Great Wall Adventure, and take some stellar pictures from Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Beijing trip planner.

Getting from Dandong to Beijing by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. July in Beijing sees daily highs of 90°F and lows of 73°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Datong.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): admire the striking features of Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si).

To see photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Datong journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Beijing to Datong takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can travel to Tai'an.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): explore the different monuments and memorials at Confucius' Parents' Cemetery, see Changqing Qi Dynasty's Great Wall Tourist Area, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Tai, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Bixia Pokwong Scenic Resort.

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You can take a train from Datong to Tai'an in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Xi'an.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, explore the world behind art at Xi'an Guanzhong Folk Art Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Xi'an Mosque, then steep yourself in history at Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, then head outdoors with Travel China Guide, and finally see the world from above with Terracotta Warriors Tour. Here are some ideas for day two: witness a stunning natural landmark at Huaqing Palace, then explore the galleries of Tan Dynasty Art Museum, then explore the world behind art at Tang Bo Art Museum, and finally explore the ancient world of Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang).

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Traveling by combination of train and flight from Tai'an to Xi'an takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July, daytime highs in Xi'an are 93°F, while nighttime lows are 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel to Jiuzhaigou County.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Huanglong Scenic Valley, admire the sheer force of Pearl Shoal Waterfalls, take in the dramatic scenery at Pearl Shoal Waterfalls, then steep yourself in history at Jiafan Ancient City, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jiuzailing Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Jiuzhaigou Natural Reserve.

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Do a combination of flight and bus from Xi'an to Jiuzhaigou County in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Chengdu.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Jiezi Ancient Town, steep yourself in history at Luodai Ancient Town, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wenshu Yuan Monastery, then get to know the fascinating history of Jinli Pedestrian Street, and finally don't miss a visit to Tianfu Square. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Chengdu Museum New Hall, then look for all kinds of wild species at Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi), and then see the interesting displays at Chengdu Museum (Old Hall).

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Getting from Jiuzhaigou County to Chengdu by combination of bus and flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Chengdu are 89°F, while nighttime lows are 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Leshan.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): delve into the distant past at Baoguo Temple, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wuyou Temple, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Emei Mountain, then see the interesting displays at Ebony Cultural Museum, and finally pause for some photo ops at Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo). Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Museum of Hanya Tomb, Leshan.

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Getting from Chengdu to Leshan by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can fly to Lijiang.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): steep yourself in history at Shuhe Ancient Town, identify plant and animal life at Lijiang Spruce Plain, don't miss a visit to Lijiang Mural in Baisha Village, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lugu Lake, then explore the striking landscape of Three Parallel Rivers National Park, and finally view the masterpieces at Rhizome - Lijiang art center.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Lijiang trip planner.

You can fly from Leshan to Lijiang in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Lijiang can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Dali.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): contemplate the long history of Weishan Ancient City, walk around Three Pagodas reflection Park, steep yourself in history at Zhoucheng Village, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cangshan Mountain, then delve into the distant past at Zhonghe Temple, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt.Cangshan and Erhai Lake Scenic Resort.

To see reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Dali trip planning website.

Getting from Lijiang to Dali by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to take a train to Anshun.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): admire the sheer force of Huangguoshu Water Falls, admire the sheer force of Doupotang Waterfall, get to know the fascinating history of Hongfeng Lake, then Head underground at Longgong Caves (Dragon Palace), then contemplate the long history of Yunfeng Eight Villages, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Anshun Confucian Temple.

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You can take a train from Dali to Anshun in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of flight, subway, and train; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Anshun can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Chongqing.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Chongqing Jinyunshan National Reserve, get outside with Nanshan Botanical Garden, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Huayan Temple of Chongqing, then take in the natural beauty of Ronghui Hot Springs, and finally see a world frozen in time at Shiba Ti. On the 25th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Ciqikou (Porcelain Port), then browse the exhibits of Madame Tussauds Chong Qing, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Chongqing Wu River.

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Traveling by train from Anshun to Chongqing takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Anshun in July, with highs in Chongqing at 94°F and lows at 78°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to travel to Zhangjiajie.

On the 26th (Fri), delve into the lush surroundings at Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area of Zhangjiajie, take in the spiritual surroundings of Zhangjiajie Puguang Temple, explore the stunning scenery at The Grand Canyon of Zhangjiajie, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gaozhen Taoist Temple, then take in the pleasant sights at Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge, and finally explore the striking landscape of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Keep things going the next day: take in the exciting artwork at Zhangjiajie Junsheng Painting Institute, then explore the striking landscape at Xihai Stone Forest, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Suoxiyu Nature Reserve.

To find photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Zhangjiajie road trip website.

Do a combination of flight and train from Chongqing to Zhangjiajie in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Guilin.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): Head underground at Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan), steep yourself in history at Xingping Town, get great views at Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces, then walk around Guangxi Guilin Forest Park, then kick back and relax at Huangbu Beach, and finally take some stellar pictures from Solitary Beauty Peak. Keep things going the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Jiangtouzhou Ancient Dwellings, then look for all kinds of wild species at China Educational Tours, and then browse the exhibits of Ronghu Art Museum.

To find maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Guilin vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Zhangjiajie to Guilin takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 91°F in July, and nighttime lows around 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Sanya.

On the 30th (Tue), identify plant and animal life at Nanwan Monkey Island, step off the mainland to explore Phoenix Island Sanya, stroll through Tianya Haijiao, enjoy the sand and surf at Dadonghai Beach, then head off the coast to Wuzhizhou Coral Island, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nanshan Temple. Here are some ideas for day two: take a stroll through Sanya Redaiyulin Square, look for all kinds of wild species at Sanya Coral Reef National Nature Reserve, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Sanya River Birds Nature Reserve.

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Traveling by flight from Guilin to Sanya takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, daily temperatures in Sanya can reach 88°F, while at night they dip to 76°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Guangzhou.

Escape the urban bustle at Xiqiao Mountain National Forest Park and Chimelong Tourist Resort. Your inner history buff will appreciate Sacred Heart Cathedral and Baomo Scenery. Step out of Guangzhou to go to Dongguan and see Opium War Museum, which is approximately 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum, get a dose of the wild on Pacha Mama Adventures, admire the landmark architecture of Bright Filial Piety Temple (Guangxiao Si), and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nansha Temple of the Queen of Heaven.

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Traveling by flight from Sanya to Guangzhou takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 93°F in August, and nighttime lows around 77°F. You'll set off for Macau on the 4th (Sun).

Step off the beaten path and head to Monte Forte (Fortaleza do Monte) and Guia Fortress. Do some cultural sightseeing at Mandarin's House and Maritime Museum. Step out of Macau to go to Taishan and see Beifeng Mountain, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. There's much more to do: admire the architecture and history at Our Lady of Penha, enjoy the sand and surf at Hac Sa (Black Sand) Beach, steep yourself in history at Taipa Village Macau, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Bamboo Bay Beach.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Macau holiday planner.

Traveling by train from Guangzhou to Macau takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. On the 7th (Wed), you'll travel to Hong Kong.

Visiting Dragon's Back and Po Lin Monastery will get you outdoors. We've included these beaches for you: Repulse Bay Beach and Shek O Beach. The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of Hong Kong Heritage Museum, get in on the family fun at Hong Kong Disneyland, visit L&K Custom Tailor, and walk around Kowloon Park.

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You can do a combination of from Macau to Hong Kong in an hour. Other options are to drive; or ride a ferry. In August, daytime highs in Hong Kong are 91°F, while nighttime lows are 81°F. On the 11th (Sun), you're off to Yangzhou.

On the 11th (Sun), take in nature's colorful creations at Heyuan Garden, appreciate the extensive heritage of Slender West Lake, take in the spiritual surroundings of Daming Temple, contemplate the long history of Beijing-hangzhou Grand Canal, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Guanyin Mountain of Yangzhou, and finally see the interesting displays at Museum of Han Guangling King.

To see traveler tips and other tourist information, use the Yangzhou tour itinerary planner.

Fly from Hong Kong to Yangzhou in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. You'll set off for Suzhou on the 13th (Tue).

Get a sense of the local culture at Xitang Ancient Town and Jinxi Ancient Town. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Shantang Street and The Classical Gardens of Suzhou. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Suzhou: Tianning Temple (in Changzhou), Huzhou Nanxun Old Town (in Huzhou) and Tianmu Lake (in Liyang). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Tongli Town, don't miss a visit to Ruiguang Tower, appreciate the extensive heritage of Landscape Architecture, and examine the collection at Suzhou Museum.

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Traveling by combination of taxi and train from Yangzhou to Suzhou takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Suzhou are 98°F, while nighttime lows are 98°F. You'll set off for Hangzhou on the 16th (Fri).

Get in touch with nature at Xixi Wetland Park and The Northern Peak. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Jingci Temple and Hangzhou Huanglongdong Yuanyuan Folk Park. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at China National Silk Museum, get engrossed in the history at Hangzhou Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Xiang Lake Tourist Resort Area of Hangzhou, and contemplate the long history of Former residence of Xueyan Hu.

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Traveling by car from Suzhou to Hangzhou takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Suzhou in August, plan for slightly colder days in Hangzhou, with highs around 92°F, while nights are colder with lows around 78°F. On the 19th (Mon), you're off to Shanghai.

Visit Jinshan City Beach and Bihaijinsha Wonder World for some beach relaxation. Step out of the city life by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Huangpu Park. Next up on the itinerary: learn more about the world around you at Shanghai Natural History Museum (Jing'an), take an in-depth tour of Shanghai Development Exhibition Hall, take in the spiritual surroundings of Longhua Temple, and see the interesting displays at China Art Museum.

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Take a train from Hangzhou to Shanghai in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 91°F in August, and nighttime lows around 79°F. You'll set off for home on the 25th (Sun).