A first week in Beijing, without the checklist
Private Routes
Pick a center of gravity
Stay near a neighborhood you will walk at night — hutong edges or a quiet street — not only next to the largest sights.
Where private travel helps
See Beijing to Shanghai, rewritten for a longer spine.
FAQ
Four to six full days in the city is a calm start.
Plan this China trip with a specialist
Share your dates, pace, and must-see places. We will turn the planning notes into a private route that works on the ground.
Plan my China trip