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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. ...

Xi’an is China’s original capital. Thirteen dynasties ruled from here, and you feel that weight everywherefrom the massive city wall to the army of terracotta soldiers standing guard outside the city. But Xi’an isn’t just a museum piece. The Muslim Quarter buzzes with street food energy, and the city’s mix of Hui, Han, and Silk Road influences makes it feel distinct from anywhere else in China. Getting There & Around Airport: XIY (Xianyang International). Airport bus or metro Line 14 to downtown (~1 hour). ...