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slipshod · 03-03-2009, 03:38 AM

The standard basic itinerary for those short on time is Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. If you have more time, the most common addition is Guilin/Yangshuo. I think this is a good itinerary - it gives a mix of the ancient, the modern and natural scenery/rural life. I see quite a few itineraries these days that add on Lijiang as a fifth destination. It's well worthwhile if you can manage the sizeable detour to western Yunnan Province. Tiger Leaping Gorge is truly amazing.

Personally, I like big, frenetic cities. So I would add Guangzhou or Chongqing in there somewhere as well.

03-03-2009, 03:38 AM	#24 (permalink)
slipshod Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8	Re: Places to visit The standard basic itinerary for those short on time is Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. If you have more time, the most common addition is Guilin/Yangshuo. I think this is a good itinerary - it gives a mix of the ancient, the modern and natural scenery/rural life. I see quite a few itineraries these days that add on Lijiang as a fifth destination. It's well worthwhile if you can manage the sizeable detour to western Yunnan Province. Tiger Leaping Gorge is truly amazing. Personally, I like big, frenetic cities. So I would add Guangzhou or Chongqing in there somewhere as well.