China travel answer · Planning
How many cities should I visit on a seven-day first trip to China?
Updated 2026-09-22 · Conditions and policies can change
Direct answer
Two substantial bases are often a better starting point than three or four once arrival, departure and transfers are counted.
What to know
- ●Count usable sightseeing days rather than calendar dates.
- ●Give each city a distinct purpose instead of repeating similar experiences.
- ●Choose nearby third stops only when their door-to-door transfer is genuinely simple.
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