But first, enjoy a walk along the Great Wall and explore the heart of Beijing. Visit Tiananmen Square, known as ‘The gate of the heavenly sky', and soak up the historical atmosphere of the old walled city of Pingyao. You’ll then have a chance to get up close with pandas at the Panda Conservation Centre at Chengdu. Located to the north of the city, this breeding and research centre works to protect these vulnerable creatures and their diminishing habitat.
Finish in Guilin, where the ethereal beauty of the region shows itself in the meandering Li River, karst peaks and misty hillsides. What better way to soak up the enchanting scenery than by taking a cruise along the river itself, passing by huge valleys and local fisherman.