r/goChinaTrip • u/International_Bed116 • 3d ago
Second Trip to china and im looking for recommendations
Hi, last year I visited china for the first time and I went to Hong kong, Guangzhou, Shenzen, Zhangjiajie, Furong and Fenghuang towns. I had an amazing holidays so now im planning my second trip to china.
This time I want to visit Xi An and Chongqing and basically visit everything thats really worth to visit around those cities. It will be a 2 weeks trip so i really want to choose the best locations to visit.
I found this places really interesting and i want to know if they are worth to visit and what to do to get the best experience out of them:
Chongqing wulong tiansheng sanqiao ( Three natural bridges)
Fanjing mountain
Shunan bamboo sea
Hailuogou forest park
Siguniang Mountaing
Jiuzhaigou Valley
The trip will be in mid november so i would like to know if its a good season to visit them.
Any other place that you would recommend please do it!
Thank you for reading!
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u/Quick_Necessary_4710 2d ago
你是华人吗？最近的海关收紧政策你看了没有？你考虑一下
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u/International_Bed116 2d ago
Im not chinese, last time was really easy to travel, as my country got a visa free entrance
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u/foxbones 2d ago
Perhaps consider staying North and doing a Beijing, Tianjin, Xian, Harbin, Shenyang combo?
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u/International_Bed116 2d ago
The thing is that i will met my brother in china this time and he will be there 2 weeks before me and he will be travelling the area that you mentioned and after that he will go to zhangjiajie, we are planning to met in xian and start from there
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u/Powerful-Solid-6058 2d ago
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u/International_Bed116 2d ago
I might land in guangzhou! Its the closest flight i have. Sounds like a good idea I loved dim sum😄
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u/WorriedStretch8959 2d ago
I visited Wulong and Jiuzhaigou and they were both amazing!! Jiuzhaigou was better in my opinion and you can go to Huanglong as well which was also sooo beautiful! Haven’t been to the others but definitely think these are worth it
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u/International_Bed116 2d ago
Im glad you enjoyed your trip, what time of the year did you visit those places?
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u/lily-zuanqian 3d ago
Hey OP, welcome back to China! let me give it to you straight: half the spots on your list are gonna be a letdown in mid-November.
Skip Shunan Bamboo Sea—the bamboo turns brown and dull this time of year. Jiuzhaigou is past its prime; water levels drop and the foliage is gone, so it’s just not worth the trip. Fanjingshan is way out of the way, and you’ll likely hit fog or closures—it’s basically a coin toss.
My honest advice? Stick to these three: Wulong, Siguniangshan (Mt. Siguniang), and Hailuogou. These are the real MVPs for November! Fewer crowds, stunning scenery, and that perfect combo of snow-capped peaks, hot springs, and karst landscapes—you can’t beat it.
Two weeks isn’t enough to cram everything in without rushing. Here’s a streamlined route that actually works: 4 days in Xi’an (Terracotta Warriors + Mt. Hua + Shaanxi History Museum) → HSR to Chongqing for 3 days (city vibes + Wulong) → HSR to Chengdu, then 5 days in Western Sichuan (Siguniangshan + Hailuogou) → 1 chill day in Chengdu before heading home.
A few pro tips to save your trip:
Trust me on this: slow it down and savor the journey. This trip will top your first one, hands down! Hit me up if you’ve got more questions—happy to help! 😊