3 Days China Tours
Here are some popular 3-day tours in China that cover a variety of cultural, historical, and natural attractions:
- Beijing – Xi’an
- Day 1 (Beijing): Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Jingshan Park.
- Day 2 (Beijing): Explore the Mutianyu Great Wall and optionally visit the Summer Palace.
- Day 3 (Xi’an): Fly to Xi’an, visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, and explore the Ancient City Wall.
- Shanghai – Suzhou – Hangzhou
- Day 1 (Shanghai): Explore the Bund, Yu Garden, and Shanghai Museum.
- Day 2 (Suzhou): Day trip to Suzhou to visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden and Tiger Hill.
- Day 3 (Hangzhou): Visit West Lake, Lingyin Temple, and the tea plantations in Hangzhou.
- Chengdu – Jiuzhaigou
- Day 1 (Chengdu): Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and explore the city.
- Day 2 (Jiuzhaigou): Fly to Jiuzhaigou, explore Jiuzhaigou National Park with its colorful lakes and waterfalls.
- Day 3 (Jiuzhaigou): Continue exploring Jiuzhaigou National Park or visit Huanglong Scenic Area before flying back to Chengdu.
- Guilin – Yangshuo
- Day 1 (Guilin): Cruise on the Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo, enjoying karst landscapes.
- Day 2 (Yangshuo): Explore Yangshuo countryside, visit Moon Hill, and take a bamboo raft on the Yulong River.
- Day 3 (Guilin): Return to Guilin, visit Reed Flute Cave and optionally explore Elephant Trunk Hill.
- Lhasa – Namtso Lake
- Day 1 (Lhasa): Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street.
- Day 2 (Lhasa): Explore Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.
- Day 3 (Namtso Lake): Day trip to Namtso Lake, one of the highest saltwater lakes in the world, before returning to Lhasa.
- Zhangjiajie
- Day 1: Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, including the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain and Tianzi Mountain.
- Day 2: Visit Tianmen Mountain, experience the world’s longest cable car ride, and walk the glass skywalk.
- Day 3: Explore Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and optionally visit the Glass Bridge.
- Yunnan – Lijiang – Shangri-La
- Day 1 (Kunming): Visit the Stone Forest near Kunming.
- Day 2 (Lijiang): Explore Lijiang Ancient Town, including the Mu Palace and Black Dragon Pool.
- Day 3 (Shangri-La): Drive to Shangri-La, visit Songzanlin Monastery and explore the old town.
These tours provide a mix of historical landmarks, cultural experiences, and natural beauty, showcasing the diversity and richness of China’s attractions over a span of three days.
