Here is the detailed 14-Day USA & Canada Highlights Itinerary ，suitable for travel planning or visa applications.

🇺🇸🇨🇦 14-Day USA & Canada East & West Coast + Niagara Falls Itinerary

Day 1｜Arrival in New York City

* Fly from China to New York (JFK/EWR).
* Transfer to hotel in Manhattan or New Jersey.
* Rest and adjust to jet lag.

Day 2｜New York City Tour

* Morning: Statue of Liberty (ferry ride), Ellis Island, Battery Park.
* Afternoon: Wall Street (Charging Bull), Ground Zero (9/11 Memorial), Trinity Church.
* Evening: Fifth Avenue shopping, Rockefeller Center, Top of the Rock (optional), Times Square.

Day 3｜New York → Philadelphia → Washington D.C.

* Morning: Travel to Philadelphia (~2 hrs). Visit Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
* Afternoon: Drive to Washington D.C.
* Evening: U.S. Capitol (exterior), White House (exterior), Lincoln Memorial illuminated at night.

Day 4｜Washington D.C. → Buffalo → Niagara Falls (Canada Side)

* Fly or drive to Buffalo, NY. Cross the border into Canada.
* Check in at a hotel overlooking the falls.
* Experience the "Hornblower Cruise" (Voyage to the Falls) and enjoy the night illumination and fireworks (seasonal).

Day 5｜Niagara Falls → Toronto

* Morning: Visit Niagara-on-the-Lake (charming town) and sample Ice Wine.
* Afternoon: Travel to Toronto.
* Evening: CN Tower (glass floor observation), Rogers Centre (stadium exterior), walk along the Harbourfront.

Day 6｜Toronto → Los Angeles

* Morning flight to Los Angeles, California.
* Afternoon: Hollywood Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre.
* Evening: Griffith Observatory for a panoramic view of LA and the Hollywood Sign.

Day 7｜Los Angeles — Universal Studios Hollywood (Full Day)

* Spend the entire day at Universal Studios.
* Attractions: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Transformers, Studio Tour, and WaterWorld show.

Day 8｜Los Angeles → Las Vegas

* Drive through the Mojave Desert.
* Stop at Barstow Outlets for shopping.
* Evening: Las Vegas Strip night tour: Bellagio Fountains, Venetian Hotel, Fremont Street Experience.

Day 9｜Las Vegas — Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim) — Las Vegas

* Full-day excursion to the Grand Canyon (South Rim recommended for first-timers).
* Visit Mather Point and Bright Angel Point for breathtaking views.
* Return to Las Vegas by evening.

Day 10｜Las Vegas → San Francisco

* Morning flight to San Francisco.
* Afternoon: Explore Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39 (sea lions), and Ghirardelli Square.

Day 11｜San Francisco City Tour

* Morning: Golden Gate Bridge (walk/bike across), Palace of Fine Arts.
* Afternoon: Lombard Street (the "crooked street"), Chinatown, Union Square.
* Optional: Alcatraz Island tour (book in advance).

Day 12｜San Francisco → Vancouver

* Fly from SFO/SJC to YVR (Vancouver).
* Afternoon: Visit Gastown (Steam Clock), Canada Place, and the waterfront.

Day 13｜Vancouver City Tour

* Morning: Stanley Park (Totem Poles, Seawall biking/walking).
* Afternoon: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (Treetops Adventure).
* Evening: Explore Richmond Night Market or Queen Elizabeth Park.

Day 14｜Vancouver → Departure

Free time for last-minute souvenir shopping.
 Transfer to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for your return flight to China.

📋 Quick Summary Table

Day Location Key Activities
1 New York Arrival & check-in
2 New York Statue of Liberty, Times Square
3 Philly / DC Liberty Bell, White House
4 Niagara Falls Hornblower Cruise, Night Lights
5 Toronto CN Tower, Niagara-on-the-Lake
6 LA Hollywood Walk of Fame
7 LA Universal Studios (Full Day)
8 Vegas Strip Tour, Bellagio Fountains
9 Grand Canyon South Rim Scenic Views
10 SF Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39
11 SF Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard St
12 Vancouver Gastown, Canada Place
13 Vancouver Stanley Park, Capilano Bridge
14 Departure Fly home

💡 Notes for Travelers

Visa: You need a valid US B1/B2 Visa. For Canada, you may need an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) depending on your passport.
Transport: This itinerary uses a mix of domestic flights (Toronto->LA, Vegas->SF) and ground transport to save time.
Pace: This is a fast-paced "highlights" tour. If you prefer a slower pace, consider removing one city (e.g., Washington D.C.) to allow more rest days.