China Trip Planner Archives

14-Day China High-Speed Rail Tour: Beijing to Hong Kong

Travel across China by high-speed rail on this 14-day journey from Beijing to Hong Kong. Explore Xi’an, Chengdu, Guilin and Guangzhou while experiencing China’s fast, comfortable rail network along the way.

Ruqin China Travel August 22, 2026

China Cruise Tour China Trip Planner

12-Day China River Cruise Tour: Li River, Yangtze & Pearl River

Explore China from the water on this 12-day journey along the Li River, Yangtze Three Gorges, and Pearl River. Cruise past Guilin’s karst peaks, travel through dramatic Yangtze gorges, and finish with Guangzhou’s illuminated waterfront.

Ruqin China Travel August 22, 2026

China Photography Tour China Trip Planner

15-Day China Photography Tour: Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Huangshan & Shanghai

Capture China through the lens on this 15-day photography journey through Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Huangshan, and Shanghai. Photograph karst rivers, rice terraces, sandstone peaks, misty mountains, ancient villages, and dramatic city skylines at the best times of day.

Ruqin China Travel August 21, 2026

China Gourmet Tour China Trip Planner

14-Day Culinary Tour of China: Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Chongqing & Guangzhou

This 12-day China culinary itinerary travels from Beijing and Xi’an to Chengdu, Chongqing and Guangzhou, connecting five distinctive food cultures in one practical journey. Taste Peking duck, Xi’an noodles, Sichuan dishes, Chongqing hotpot and Cantonese dim sum while still making time for China’s major sights.

Ruqin China Travel August 21, 2026

China Silk Road Tour China Trip Planner

12-Day China Silk Road Tour: Xi’an, Dunhuang, Turpan & Kashgar

Follow the ancient Silk Road across northwest China on this 12-day journey from Xi’an to Dunhuang, Turpan, and Kashgar. Explore Buddhist caves, desert landscapes, ancient oasis cities, and the cultural crossroads of far western China.

Ruqin China Travel August 20, 2026

China Hiking Tour China Trip Planner

9-Day Yunnan Hiking & Trekking Tour: Dali, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge & Shangri-La

Explore Yunnan on this 9-day hiking journey through Dali, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge, and Shangri-La. Walk mountain trails, cross the dramatic Tiger Leaping Gorge, discover Naxi villages, and finish among the Tibetan highlands of Shangri-La.

Ruqin China Travel August 19, 2026

China Landscape Tours China Trip Planner

11-Day China Landscape & Nature Tour: Guilin, Zhangjiajie & Huangshan

Explore China’s spectacular natural scenery on this 11-day journey through Guilin, Zhangjiajie, and Huangshan. Cruise the Li River, wander through Yangshuo’s karst countryside, discover Zhangjiajie’s sandstone peaks, and finish among the dramatic mountains and ancient villages of Huangshan.

Ruqin China Travel August 17, 2026

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16-Day China Highlights & Landscapes Tour: Beijing to Shanghai

Explore China on this 16-day journey from Beijing to Shanghai, with stops in Xi’an, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Zhangjiajie. Discover imperial landmarks, the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, pandas, spicy local food, dramatic mountain scenery, and modern Shanghai—all at a well-balanced pace.

Ruqin China Travel August 16, 2026

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2-Day Beijing Chengde Tour to Mountain Resort and Outer Temples

Take a high-speed train to Chengde, the summer retreat of Qing Dynasty emperors, and explore this city rich in history and culture, visiting Putuo Zongcheng Temple, the the Puning Temple, Mountain Resort and the Xumi Fushou Temple

Ruqin China Travel August 15, 2026

China Trip Planner Great Wall Tour Planner

Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall 2-Day Hike from Beijing: A Practical Itinerary

Explore two contrasting sections of the Great Wall on this 2-day hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling. The itinerary covers the wild Panlongshan section, the military-zone detour, an overnight stay at Jinshanling, and practical advice on timing, transport, safety, and what to bring.

Ruqin China Travel August 14, 2026

14-Day China High-Speed Rail Tour: Beijing to Hong Kong

12-Day China River Cruise Tour: Li River, Yangtze & Pearl River

15-Day China Photography Tour: Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Huangshan & Shanghai

14-Day Culinary Tour of China: Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Chongqing & Guangzhou

12-Day China Silk Road Tour: Xi’an, Dunhuang, Turpan & Kashgar

9-Day Yunnan Hiking & Trekking Tour: Dali, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge & Shangri-La

11-Day China Landscape & Nature Tour: Guilin, Zhangjiajie & Huangshan

16-Day China Highlights & Landscapes Tour: Beijing to Shanghai

2-Day Beijing Chengde Tour to Mountain Resort and Outer Temples

Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall 2-Day Hike from Beijing: A Practical Itinerary

West Xinglong Street Walk — Beijing Photo Walk by Ruqin

Inside Tianleyuan Theatre on Xianyukou Street

Where to Stay on Qianmen Street in Beijing

Where to Have Coffee or a Drink on Qianmen Street

Finding the Toilet on Qianmen Street

Fishing at Sunrise Along Beijing’s Old City Moat

14-Day China High-Speed Rail Tour: Beijing to Hong Kong

12-Day China River Cruise Tour: Li River, Yangtze & Pearl River

15-Day China Photography Tour: Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Huangshan & Shanghai

14-Day Culinary Tour of China: Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Chongqing & Guangzhou

12-Day China Silk Road Tour: Xi’an, Dunhuang, Turpan & Kashgar

9-Day Yunnan Hiking & Trekking Tour: Dali, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge & Shangri-La

11-Day China Landscape & Nature Tour: Guilin, Zhangjiajie & Huangshan

Guilin Travel Guide: Map, Itineraries, Top Attractions & Travel Tips

16-Day China Highlights & Landscapes Tour: Beijing to Shanghai

2-Day Beijing Chengde Tour to Mountain Resort and Outer Temples

Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall 2-Day Hike from Beijing: A Practical Itinerary

Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall Day Hike from Beijing: A Practical Itinerary

Badaling Great Wall Day Tour from Beijing: A Practical Itinerary

Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour from Beijing: A Practical Itinerary