ROUTING BUDAPEST - XIAN>>>NINGBO - BUDAPEST
Fly into Xi’an, cross China by rail, fly home from Ningbo
This open-jaw route turns the flight deal into a real China adventure. Start with the Terracotta Army in Xi’an, move east by high-speed train, visit ancient capitals, canals, gardens and mega-city skylines, then finish near the coast in Ningbo before flying home.
Xi’an: ancient China starts here
14–17 JuneArrive in Xi’an and start with the classics: the Muslim Quarter, Xi’an City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and a full day for the Terracotta Army.
Luoyang: grottoes, temples and old China
18–19 JuneTake the train to Luoyang and visit the Longmen Grottoes. Add the old town or Shaolin Temple if you want a deeper cultural stop.
Nanjing: imperial history and riverside evenings
20–21 JuneContinue east to Nanjing, one of China’s most underrated big cities. Walk the old city wall, visit the Confucius Temple area, and spend the evening around the Qinhuai River.
Suzhou: gardens, canals and a softer pace
22–23 JuneSuzhou is a beautiful contrast after Nanjing. Spend time in the classical gardens, walk Pingjiang Road, and enjoy the canal-side atmosphere.
Shanghai: skyline, food and mega-city energy
24–26 JuneTake a short train ride to Shanghai and enjoy three nights in China’s most famous modern city. See The Bund, Pudong skyline, Yu Garden, and the French Concession.
Hangzhou: West Lake before the final stop
27–28 JuneLeave Shanghai for Hangzhou and spend time around West Lake, tea houses, temples, and scenic viewpoints. This is a relaxed final chapter before positioning to Ningbo.
Ningbo: easy final night before flying home
28–29 JuneTravel from Hangzhou to Ningbo for the final night. Keep this stop simple: arrive, check in, have a relaxed dinner, and be ready for the return flight the next day.
Dino tip: do not rush the last transfer
ImportantBecause the return flight leaves from Ningbo at 12:30, it is smarter to sleep in Ningbo the night before instead of trying to arrive from another city on the same morning.
Why this route works so well
This is not just a return flight. It is a proper open-jaw China route: arrive in Xi’an, move east by land, and finish near the coast in Ningbo. You avoid backtracking, see several very different sides of China, and turn one flight deal into a complete itinerary.
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