August 7-23 2026
An itinerary that starts between imperial axis and hutongs, opens up to Sanya's bays in Hainan and closes among Bund, Pudong and French Concession. Each destination holds together full days, clear transitions and a rhythm that remains readable from start to return.
Main route: Beijing 8-12, Sanya 12-17, Shanghai 17-22, then train on the 22nd and final flight to Milan on the 23rd.
Four clear blocks: Beijing, sea, Shanghai and return. The dates immediately show where the trip concentrates, where it's best to arrive already booked and how the tone changes between historic cities, the sea and the urban finale.
August 8-12
August 12-17
August 17-22
August 22-23
August 7
Milan
Evening departure from MXP at 20:00.
August 8-12
Beijing
imperial, hutongs, Mutianyu, Summer Palace, final urban day
August 12-17
Sanya
Yalong Bay, Nanshan Temple, Tianya Haijiao, Yanoda and relaxation
August 17-22
Shanghai
Bund, old town, Pudong, rooftops and French Concession
August 22-23
Return
G-class to Beijing and final flight to Milan
Working total: EUR 2572.45
Confirmed: EUR 2512.45 per person. Estimated: EUR 60. Total: EUR 2572.45. Food, tours and extras still missing.
Beijing
EUR 27.75/night pp
Sanya
EUR 34.83/night pp
Shanghai
EUR 58.49/night pp
Beijing | Sanlitun
Area: Sanlitun for dinners, bars and easy returns at night
Sanya | Dadonghai
Area: Dadonghai Beach, beachfront, steps from the sand
Shanghai | Jing'an
Area: Jing'an for metro, restaurants and quick city access
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Sanlitun holds together arrival, evenings and departures. The program alternates iconic blocks and a more relaxed final day, so Beijing doesn't feel just a prologue but a full destination.
Soft entry into the city and first walk through Nanluoguxiang. Classic dinner with Peking duck at Quanjude.
Morning of history and high view from Jingshan Park. Evening street food at Wangfujing.
Transfer of about 1h30 from Sanlitun. Toboggan on the way down and craft beer in the evening.
Morning at the temple, afternoon at Kunming Lake. Evening slow between hutongs and water-side bars.
Departure at 06:55 from Beijing-Daxing (PKX) with Beijing Capital Airlines JD5577. Arrival in Sanya (SYX) at 11:00. Afternoon check-in at Barry Boutique and first taste of Dadonghai.
✈️ JD5577 — Beijing Capital Airlines — PKX 06:55 → SYX 11:00
Forbidden City in advance, don't wait until the last moment.
Sanya is China's "Hawaii" - a mix of beach relaxation, Chinese culture and nature adventures. Yalong Bay, Dadonghai and Nanshan set the right tone for the strongest sea segment of the trip.
Arrival at Sanya Phoenix (SYX) at 11:00. Check-in at Barry Boutique Seaview Hotel. Light afternoon at Dadonghai Beach and first fresh seafood dinner.
✈️ JD5577 — Beijing Capital Airlines — PKX 06:55 → SYX 11:00
Day at Yalong Bay, Sanya's most iconic beach. Turquoise waters, loungers and snorkeling. Free afternoon and beach sunset.
Morning at Nanshan Temple with the giant Guanyin (108m). Afternoon at Tianya Haijiao, the southernmost point of China, with dramatic cliffs and views.
Full day at Yanoda Rainforest: canopy walks, waterfalls and jungle adventures. The perfect contrast to beach relaxation.
Morning at Haitang Bay, a quieter beach with luxury resorts. Afternoon at Sanya International Duty Free Mall and packing.
Check-out and transfer to SYX. Departure at 11:20 with Hainan Airlines HU7321. Arrival at Shanghai-Pudong (PVG) at 14:50. Afternoon check-in at Jing'an and first Bund walk.
✈️ HU7321 — Hainan Airlines — SYX 11:20 → PVG 14:50
Yanoda Rainforest requires advance booking. For Nanshan Temple, arrive early to avoid crowds. SYX is 15 min from Dadonghai.
The finale has the right timing: one arrival evening, one historic day, one vertical and one more lifestyle. So Shanghai doesn't feel a rushed epilogue but a true final great scene.
Arrival at Shanghai-Pudong (PVG) at 14:50. Check-in at Jing'an and first walk on the illuminated Bund. Dinner in the neighborhood.
✈️ HU7321 — Hainan Airlines — SYX 11:20 → PVG 14:50
Historic and commercial day, without compressing the rest too much. Perfect to prepare the skyline chapter for the next day.
The world's second tallest building as the axis of the day. Evening rooftop for the strongest visual close of the destination.
A lighter day, more elegant and much more walkable. Final dinner and bar-side closure toward Yongkang Road.
Morning at Shanghai Museum, free afternoon in Jing'an. Special dinner for last evening in the city.
G-class morning early and arrival in Beijing around lunch time. Free afternoon, last night in Beijing before the flight.
Jing'an keeps Bund, French Concession and station easy without stiffening the finale.
August 22 G-class train Shanghai-Beijing (morning), last night in Beijing. August 23 transfer to PKX and flight to Milan.
Book Forbidden City in advance. For Mutianyu it's best to leave early from Sanlitun.
Yanoda Rainforest requires booking. Nanshan Temple: arrive early. SYX is 15 min from Dadonghai.
Staying at Jing'an keeps Bund, French Concession and station easy in the final days.
