China 2026: The Great Arch

🇨🇳 Shenzhen · Chengdu · PechinoInteractive itinerary

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1
Day 1 · Dom 14 giu

Parigi → Shanghai · partenza

The guide

Departure from Paris CDG with overnight flight MU0554 (13:25) direct to Shanghai Pudong. It's the long jump that opens the trip: an entire night in the air towards the Far East.

Field notes

To be written. Overnight flight, we're off to China.

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Day 2 · Lun 15 giu

Shanghai → Hong Kong · transito e trasferimento

The guide

Transit in Shanghai and connection FM0811 (Shanghai Airlines, 09:40) to Hong Kong. From HK airport, transfer by land to Shenzhen, across the border.

Field notes

To write. Double flight, arrival in Hong Kong and border crossing to Shenzhen.

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Day 3 · Mar 16 giu

Shenzhen · tour tech & auto

The guide

A day (in the rain) in China's Silicon Valley: the Huaqiangbei electronics market, the Ping An Free Sky observatory on the 116th floor (547 m), the DJI store, the creative spaces of OCT-LOFT, electric car showrooms (BYD, Yangwang, Denza, Xpeng, NIO) and finally Sea World in Shekou in the evening.

Field notes

To write. DJI drones, the SU7 Ultra in the showroom, skyscrapers and lots of rain.

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Day 4 · Mer 17 giu

Shenzhen → Chengdu

The guide

Flight GY7214 west: leaving the coast for the heart of Sichuan, landing at the ultra-modern Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) airport.

Field notes

To write. Total change of scenery: from the tech megalopolis to Sichuan.

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Day 5 · Gio 18 giu

Chengdu · in città

The guide

First full day in Chengdu, the relaxed and gastronomic capital of Sichuan: alleys, tea houses, the Anshun Bridge lit up at night and, inevitably, a very spicy hotpot.

Field notes

To write. Amazing mala hotpot and Anshun Bridge at night.

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Day 6 · Ven 19 giu

Chengdu · Base dei Panda (da confermare)

The guide

The main attraction is probably the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding — to be confirmed. It's an opportunity to see pandas up close in their conservation center.

Field notes

NOTE: To write. Probable panda day.

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Day 7 · Sab 20 giu

Chengdu → Pechino

The guide

Flight KN5160 from Chengdu Tianfu to Beijing Daxing (PKX), boarding at 08:30. Last major internal transfer: destination the capital.

Field notes

To be written. Morning flight to Beijing.

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Day 8 · Dom 21 giu

Pechino · Città Proibita (da confermare)

The guide

First full day in Beijing, with the Forbidden City probably the main attraction — to be confirmed. The imperial heart of the capital, among courtyards, throne rooms, and red walls.

Field notes

To write. Probable Forbidden City.

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Day 9 · Lun 22 giu

Grande Muraglia di Jinshanling

The guide

Out-of-town trip to the Great Wall of Jinshanling (day to be confirmed): one of the most scenic and least crowded sections, among watchtowers and green ridges as far as the eye can see.

Field notes

To write. Infinite wall between the mountains.

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Day 10 · Mar 23 giu

Pechino · Tempio del Cielo

The guide

Visit to the Temple of Heaven, a masterpiece of Ming architecture: the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the large surrounding park, a meeting place for Beijingers.

Field notes

To write. Temple of Heaven and park.

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Day 11 · Mer 24 giu

Pechino · ultimo giorno

The guide

Last day in Beijing: time for the missing corners, the hutongs, the last purchases and a final dinner — Peking duck is a must.

Field notes

To write. Peking duck and greetings to the city.

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Day 12 · Gio 25 giu

Pechino → Parigi · rientro

The guide

Return flight to Paris (to be inserted). The loop closes: from the Chinese capital back home.

Field notes

To write. Return to Paris.

China 2026: The Great Arch

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