City route builder

First China City Route

Choose cities by trip length, friction, and transfer load so the route works on the ground, not just on a map.

By Wintion Founder and editor Editorial policy

Follow the route order Start with city choices

Follow this route order

1 Move Transfer check Check the intercity travel day
Compare rail, flights, and road by the whole door-to-door day, not the vehicle time alone.
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Use these when the route gets specific

Easy first bases

Shanghai Lowest friction Shanghai for first-time visitors
Use Shanghai when you want the softest landing and the easiest daily recovery.
Xi'an Compact second stop Xi'an for first-time visitors
Add Xi'an when you want a strong historic stop without making the route too sprawling.

Regional add-ons

Zhangjiajie Heavier scenery Zhangjiajie overview
Add it only when scenery is the goal and the route can absorb queues, weather, and walking.