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| Zhangjiajie | Beijing | Xi'an |  Dunhuang |  Hangzhou |  Shanghai |  Chengdu |  Guilin |  Chongqing |  Lhasa |  Hong Kong |  Kunming | |
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| Why this month? | Autumn mountain scenery; bring layers for cooler heights. | Autumn parks, historic sights and Great Wall scenery. | An autumn option for ancient history and city walks. | Silk Road culture and desert scenery; allow for day–night temperature changes. | West Lake, tea culture and autumn city walks. | Mountain-city walks, food and night views in the cooler season. | A generally drier season for harbour views and city walks. | |||||
| Recommended Stay | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 2–3 days | 3–5 days | 2–4 days | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 2–3 days |
| Highlights | Nature & Scenery | History & Culture | History & Culture | History & Scenery | Nature & Culture | City Life & Culture | Pandas & Local Life | Nature & Scenery | City Views & Food | History & Culture | City Life & Food | Nature & Culture |
| Travel Pace | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Relaxed | Moderate | Relaxed | Relaxed | Moderate | Relaxed | Moderate | Relaxed |
| Walking Level | Moderate | Light to Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Light | Light to Moderate | Light | Light | Moderate | Moderate | Light to Moderate | Light |
| Best Time to Visit | Mar – Nov | Mar – May, Sep – Nov | Mar – May, Sep – Nov | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Mar – May, Sep – Nov | Mar – May, Sep – Nov | Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov | Apr – Oct | Mar – May, Sep – Nov | May – Oct | Oct – Dec | Mar – Oct |
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