Li River Cruise, Guilin to Yangshou, China 2017

The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is the centrepiece of any trip to north-eastern Guangxi Province. Gorgeous Karst peaks give you surprises at each bend of the river under the blue sky. Water buffalo patrol the fields, peasants reap rice paddies, school kids and fisherman float by on bamboo rafts. With its breath-taking scenery and taste of a life far removed from the concrete metropolis, the scenery along the river become one of China's top tourist destinations.

River Cruise along The Bund, Shanghai 上海市, China

  

The Bund, Shanghai 上海市, China

The Bund, also called Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years. It is on the west bank of Huangpu River from the Waibaidu Bridge to Nanpu Bridge and winds 1 mile in length. The most famous and attractive sight which is at the west side of the Bund are the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism and the Renaissance.

Silk Museum, Shanghai 上海市, China

The Silk Museum is an educational journey through the production of silk, one of China’s most famous and luxurious materials. Learn about the use of silkworms and silk moths in its production; manufacturing process; as well as silk’s journey along the Silk Road which brought this product across Asia and Europe.

Old Town and Yu Gardens, Shanghai 上海市, China

The Old Town of Shanghai, where cobbled streets are lined with traditional shops selling herbal medicines, handicrafts, Chinese tea and a variety of tantalising snacks is the original centre of Shanghai and for decades was the seat of Chinese authority in Shanghai. The Yu Gardens is seen as one of the most perfect examples of Chinese garden style. Built by the Ming-era governor, Pan Yunduan, as a retirement gift for his father, the Yu Gardens is home to exquisite jade rock, goldfish-filled ponds and stunning, tranquil pavilions.