Low-friction hubs with social and local-host options.
China’s easiest international gateway and the best place to learn how the country works before moving on.
A softer, greener counterpoint to Shanghai with excellent rail access.
One of China’s easiest places to slow down and still have strong signature experiences.
China’s strongest historical finale and one of the two must-see gateway cities.
Arrival times, weather, reservation rules and traveler pace can change the correct number of nights.