Scenario Matrix
| Scenario | 3–4 Days | 5–7 Days | 8–10 Days | 14+ Days | |---|---|---|---|---| | Beijing only | ✅ Best | ✅ Best | ✅ Best | ✅ Overkill | | Beijing + Shanghai | ❌ Too tight | ⚠️ Tight | ✅ Best | ✅ Overkill | | Beijing + Xi'an | ❌ Too tight | ⚠️ Very tight | ✅ Best | ✅ Overkill | | Three distinct cities | ❌ Impossible | ❌ Very tight | ⚠️ Possible | ✅ Best | | Focus on food/culture | ⚠️ Shallow | ✅ Good | ✅ Best | ✅ Best | | Business + leisure mix | ✅ Best | ✅ Good | ⚠️ Separate trips | ❌ Split trips | | Golden Week travel | ❌ Avoid | ⚠️ Risky | ⚠️ Crowds everywhere | ⚠️ Plan ahead | | With children under 12 | ❌ Exhausting | ⚠️ Manageable | ✅ Best | ⚠️ Long |