8 days in China Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips China trip planner
Start: Nairobi
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Beijing
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Shanghai
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Hong Kong
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Guangzhou
— 1 night
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End: Nairobi
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Beijing — 3 nights
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Popular historic sites such as Mutianyu Great Wall and Bell and Drum Towers are in your itinerary. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Palace Museum and Lama Temple (Yonghegong). There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), take some stellar pictures from Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), and ponder the world of politics at Temple of Heaven.
To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Beijing online road trip planner.
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. In December, Beijing is colder than Nairobi - with highs of 5°C and lows of -8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Shanghai.
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To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Beijing online road trip planner.
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. In December, Beijing is colder than Nairobi - with highs of 5°C and lows of -8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Shanghai.
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Shanghai — 2 nights
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Pearl of the Orient
On the 5th (Tue), stop by Taikang Road, shop like a local with Former French Concession, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and finally go for a walk through The Bund (Wai Tan). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of Xintiandi and then wander the streets of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town.
To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Shanghai road trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Beijing to Shanghai takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Beijing in December, plan for a bit warmer days in Shanghai, with highs around 13°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Hong Kong.
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To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Shanghai road trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Beijing to Shanghai takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Beijing in December, plan for a bit warmer days in Shanghai, with highs around 13°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow 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 traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read Hong Kong trip maker.
Fly from Shanghai to Hong Kong in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Shanghai in December: highs in Hong Kong hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can take a train to Guangzhou.
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read Hong Kong trip maker.
Fly from Shanghai to Hong Kong in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Shanghai in December: highs in Hong Kong hover around 24°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can take a train to Guangzhou.
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Guangzhou — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): pause for some serene contemplation at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
For more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Guangzhou online visit planner.
Traveling by train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Hong Kong in December, plan for a bit cooler nights in Guangzhou, 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 more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Guangzhou online visit planner.
Traveling by train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Hong Kong in December, plan for a bit cooler nights in Guangzhou, 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.
