Xi'an to Kunming Itinerary

Admire the 2,000-year-old army of Terracotta Warriors and explore significant cultural sites and museums both in and around Xi'an. Enjoy a plate of hand-pulled noodles as you watch the locals dance, eat and practice martial arts in South Park.

Explore the mountain reserve of Wudang Shan, the backdrop to the epic film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Explore the picturesque town of Yichang. In free time, why not treat the feet to a traditional reflexology massage.

Get an insight into rural life along the Yangtze River. Be lulled to sleep at night by the gentle rocking of the boat.

Travel onwards to Dazu. Admire the sleeping Buddha in the Bei Shan caves.

Home to spicy hot pot cuisine, this bustling Sichuan city has plenty of food and culture on offer. While here, get up close and personal to giant pandas at the research base and breeding centre.

Make the pilgrimage to Emei Shan, visiting the 71 m high Dafo Buddha in Leshan along the way. Once there, perhaps take the opportunity to hike up China’s holiest of mountains.

Check out Panzhihua, a thriving industrial city surrounded by greenery.

Wander through the cobbled streets of picturesque Lijiang and learn about the Naxi people, who are descendants of Tibetan nomads. If feeling energetic, take an overnight trek to the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Head to the lakeside town of Dali and choose to explore this fascinating region by bike, boat or cable car.

Arrive in Kunming, 'the city of eternal spring'. Perhaps explore the ancient Yuantong temple, wander the laidback streets or visit a teahouse and mingle with the locals.