Our itinerary in the Chinese east represents thousands of kilometres of travel in fast trains, planes and cars, and yet only lifts the tip of the curtain draped over the massive treasures of history and natural beauty of this part of the world. The picturesque ancient cities of Pingyao and Xi'an are contained in magnificent rectangle-shaped defence walls, erected centuries ago. South of Xi'an the karst mountains, rice terraces and river basins around Zhangjiajie, Guilin and Yangshuo shift our attention from the historical grandeur of China to the marvel of nature's creation. A perfect balance between culture and nature, nearly too amazing and too enchanting to be true. Nearly ..., because the report you are about to consult shows that the amazement and enchantment experienced in this part of China are not an illusion, but very much a reality!