u/Homeboyy1

I'm planning a ~3 week trip to China with a group of guys in late August/early September and would love feedback on whether this itinerary is realistic or if I'm spending too much/little time anywhere. We are young and want to prioritize fun/experiences over anything else.

Current plan:

• Aug 21: Hong Kong
• Aug 22: Hong Kong → Guangzhou (train)
• Aug 23-24: Guangzhou
• Aug 25: Guangzhou → Zhangjiajie (flight)
• Aug 26-27: Zhangjiajie
• Aug 28: Zhangjiajie → Chongqing (train)
• Aug 29-31: Chongqing
• Sep 1: Chongqing → Beijing (flight)
• Sep 2: Beijing
• Sep 3: Beijing → Shanghai (high-speed rail)
• Sep 4-6: Shanghai
• Sep 7: Shanghai → Shenzhen (flight)
• Sep 8: Shenzhen → Hong Kong
• Sep 9: Hong Kong (depart)

questions:

1. Is 2 full days enough for Zhangjiajie, or would you add another day?
2. Am I spending too much time in Chongqing compared to Beijing?
3. Any concerns about transportation? Is flying better than train?
4. If you had one extra day to reallocate, where would you put it?
5. Is this too many cities?

Hi everyone, I’m travelling to China with my friends (we’re 3 young adults)

All our hotels and trains/flights are already booked.

Looking for someone who can be available with us from 9am-5pm each day, help translate, recommend places, and show us around.

Days:

8/23	Sunday	Land in Guangzhou
8/24	Monday	Guangzhou
8/25	Tuesday	Leave Guangzhou

9/3	Thursday	Land in Shanghai
9/4	Friday	Shanghai
9/5	Saturday	Shanghai
9/6	Sunday	Shanghai
9/7	Monday	Leave Shanghai

If anyone knows reliable local guides, small agencies, or trusted platforms where I can connect with someone directly, I’d really appreciate the tips.

Thanks so much!

Hello!

Going to NYC next month, looking for a photographer or videographer to follow us for 1 of the days. Is anyone available or interested?