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The Great Wall winding across the hills at Jinshanling

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China

Imperial capitals, a wall across mountains, peaks from a painting.
Best time
April – May and September – October
Ideal length
10 – 14 nights
Perfect for
Culture & heritage, Mountains & nature, Cities

Jinshanling, China

Planning a China holiday

Walk a quiet stretch of the Great Wall and the courtyards of the Forbidden City. In Xi'an the Terracotta Army stands in its ranks. Further south, the Li River winds between the karst peaks of Guilin and Zhangjiajie's sandstone pillars rise out of the mist.

When to go
April – May and September – October
How long
10 – 14 nights
Travel styles
Culture & heritageMountains & natureCities
Plan China

Signature experiences

The moments we build around

  1. 01

    The Great Wall

    Less-visited sections such as Mutianyu or Jinshanling.

  2. 02

    The Forbidden City

    Beijing's imperial palace complex.

  3. 03

    Terracotta Army

    Xi'an's 2,200-year-old warriors.

  4. 04

    Li River

    A river cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo through karst country.

  5. 05

    Zhangjiajie

    The sandstone pillars of Wulingyuan.

In pictures

A suggested route

How we'd string it together

Begin in Beijing with the Great Wall and Forbidden City, travel to Xi'an for the Terracotta Army, then to Guilin and Zhangjiajie before ending on Shanghai's Bund.
  1. 01

    Beijing

  2. 02

    Xi'an

  3. 03

    Guilin

  4. 04

    Zhangjiajie

  5. 05

    Shanghai

China travel FAQs

Before you go

Common questions about planning a China trip from India.

What is the best time to visit China?

The best time to visit China is April – May and September – October. We can suggest the right month for your travel style and plan around school holidays and festivals.

How many days are enough for China?

We recommend 10 – 14 nights for China. Begin in Beijing with the Great Wall and Forbidden City, travel to Xi'an for the Terracotta Army, then to Guilin and Zhangjiajie before ending on Shanghai's Bund.

What are the must-see places in China?

Highlights we often build a China trip around include The Great Wall, The Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Li River and Zhangjiajie.

How much does a China trip cost from India?

As a rough guide, our planner estimates about ₹3,27,800 for 10 nights of land arrangements for two adults in 4-star hotels, excluding international flights and visas. Your final quote depends on dates, hotels and travellers, and we itemise it for you.

Can Express Travels plan a China holiday from Ahmedabad?

Yes. We plan tailor-made China holidays from Ahmedabad for couples, families and groups. Start with the trip planner or call +91 98240 49936.