Best 14-Day China Itinerary Route for First-Time Visitors: Beijing to Shanghai via Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin
The optimal 14-day first-time China route flows Beijing (4 nights) to Xi'an (2 nights) to Chengdu (2 nights) to Guilin (2 nights) to Shanghai (4 nights). This guide explains why the sequence works, how to book transport, and what each city needs for a complete first-time experience.