7-Day China First Timer Itinerary: Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai 2026

The Honest 7-Day China Itinerary (No Fluff, No Gatekeeping) By Joran | 10+ years navigating China as a foreigner I remember my first China trip. I spent three weeks planning, made every rookie mistake in the book, and still ended up missing the Terracotta Army because I ran out of time. Don’t be that guy. This 7-day itinerary is the exact route I’ve run with friends, family, and readers for years. It’s tight, it’s efficient, and it’s designed to actually work not some inflated 14-day itinerary that only backpacker blogs recommend. ...

May 27, 2026 Β· Joran

Shanghai Bund & French Concession 2-Day Deep Dive

Shanghai in 48 Hours: From the Neon-lit Bund to the Tree-Lined French Concession. No tourist traps, no fluff just the stuff that actually matters.

May 24, 2026 Β· Joran