China Itineraries

Itinerary ideas and curated day-by-day plans for planning China trips.

Kunming 5-Day Solo Traveler Itinerary

Solo-friendly Kunming in 5 days — hidden temples, local markets, Jiuxiang Caves, Western Hills hiking, and deep ethnic neighborhood exploration.

Explore Jiuxiang Caves' underground river and massive caverns soloHike the full Western Hills trail from base to Dragon GateDiscover local morning markets, craft beer bars, and ethnic eateries

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦5 days📍 Kunming

Kunming 5-Day Family Itinerary

Family-friendly Kunming in 5 days — Stone Forest maze, Jiuxiang Caves, seagull feeding, ethnic performances, flower markets, and gentle lakeside walks.

Navigate the Stone Forest like a giant natural maze — kids love itBoat through underground rivers in the spectacular Jiuxiang CavesFeed seagulls, ride cable cars, and watch ethnic dance performances

🍜5 days📍 Kunming

Kunming 5-Day Foodie Itinerary

Eat your way through Kunming in 5 days — mushroom hotpot, cross-bridge noodles, ethnic cuisines, flower cakes, pu'er tea, and night market feasts.

Feast on Yunnan's legendary wild mushroom hotpot with 20+ varietiesCompare three styles of rice noodles: cross-bridge, small pot, and coldSample Dai, Bai, Yi, and Miao ethnic minority cuisines back-to-back

🌟5 days📍 Kunming

Kunming 5-Day First Timer Itinerary

Explore Kunming in 5 days — Stone Forest, Western Hills, Dianchi Lake, Jiuxiang Caves, ethnic villages, and Yunnan culture deep dive.

Marvel at the UNESCO Stone Forest's towering karst pillarsDescend into the spectacular underground Jiuxiang CavesHike the Western Hills cliff trail to Dragon Gate with Dianchi Lake panoramas

🎒3 days📍 Suzhou

Suzhou 3-Day Solo Traveler Itinerary

A solo traveler's guide to Suzhou — quiet gardens, canal-side teahouses, artisan workshops, and the meditative beauty of China's garden city.

Find peace in the intimate Canglang Pavilion, Suzhou's oldest gardenSip tea in a hidden canal-side teahouse on Pingjiang RoadWander Shantang Street at dawn before the crowds arrive

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦3 days📍 Suzhou

Suzhou 3-Day Family Itinerary

A family-friendly Suzhou trip — boat rides, interactive museums, water town exploration, and gentle garden strolls perfect for kids of all ages.

Take a boat ride through Suzhou's ancient canalsExplore Suzhou Museum's family-friendly interactive exhibitsVisit a water town with bridges and boat rides kids love