8 days in China Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips China trip planner
Start: Nairobi
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Beijing
— 3 nights
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Shanghai
— 2 nights
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Hong Kong
— 1 night
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Guangzhou
— 1 night
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End: Nairobi
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Beijing — 3 nights
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Get some cultural insight at Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace (Yiheyuan). The Palace Museum and Lama Temple (Yonghegong) will appeal to museum buffs. There's lots more to do: get a sense of history and politics at Temple of Heaven, don't miss a visit to Bell and Drum Towers, and get great views at Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Beijing itinerary tool.
Nairobi, Kenya to Beijing is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Nairobi to Beijing. Traveling from Nairobi in December, expect Beijing to be colder, temps between 5°C and -8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can fly to Shanghai.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Beijing itinerary tool.
Nairobi, Kenya to Beijing is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Nairobi to Beijing. Traveling from Nairobi in December, expect Beijing to be colder, temps between 5°C and -8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can fly to Shanghai.
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Shanghai — 2 nights
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Pearl of the Orient
Start off your visit on the 5th (Tue): stop by Taikang Road, then wander the streets of Former French Concession, then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and finally go for a walk through The Bund (Wai Tan). Here are some ideas for day two: wander the streets of Xintiandi and then take a stroll through Zhujiajiao Ancient Town.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Shanghai trip itinerary maker.
You can fly from Beijing to Shanghai in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Beijing in December, you will find days in Shanghai are a bit warmer (13°C), and nights are much hotter (5°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Hong Kong.
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To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Shanghai trip itinerary maker.
You can fly from Beijing to Shanghai in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Beijing in December, you will find days in Shanghai are a bit warmer (13°C), and nights are much hotter (5°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong — 1 night
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Pearl of the Orient
On the 7th (Thu), head off the coast to Lantau island and then see the interesting displays at Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware.
To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Hong Kong day trip planning website.
You can fly from Shanghai to Hong Kong in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. While traveling from Shanghai, expect somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Hong Kong, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to take a train to Guangzhou.
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To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Hong Kong day trip planning website.
You can fly from Shanghai to Hong Kong in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. While traveling from Shanghai, expect somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Hong Kong, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to take a train to Guangzhou.
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Guangzhou — 1 night
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On the 8th (Fri), pause for some serene contemplation at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
For photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Guangzhou road trip planner.
Take a train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Guangzhou when traveling from Hong Kong in December, with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.
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For photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Guangzhou road trip planner.
Take a train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Guangzhou when traveling from Hong Kong in December, with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.
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China travel guide
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.
