01
Give each city a reason to be there
Beijing for imperial architecture and neighbourhoods; Xi’an for ancient history; Shanghai for streets, museums and the river. Choose what interests you instead of adding a city because it appears on every itinerary.
02
Count nights, not just pins
A fourteen-day plan has thirteen nights. Arrival, departure and intercity journeys use real time. Compare our three-city starting route with a two-city alternative and notice how many days remain for exploring.
03
Lock what you have already booked
Enter your confirmed plans first, add notes and lock those days. Rebuild around them only after the dates and city order are settled. Keep the booking checklist separate from the itinerary: an attractive plan does not reserve anything.
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