Beijing to Shanghai Feature

Qingdao: Life's a beach in China's premier seaside city. Enjoy some of the country's best seafood and wash it down with Tsingtao beer, the local brew. Stroll around the well-preserved architecture from the days when the Germans were in charge.

Huangshan: Yellow Mountain's towering granite peaks overlooking rice paddies and green fields have been a place of pilgrimage for centuries.

Chengde: Originally a summer retreat for an emperor, this town's magnificent temples, parks, and palaces now attract weekenders hunting for culture.

Suzhou: Classical gardens and a network of crisscrossing canals run throughout the moated city.

Tongli: A fine example of a town built on water, Tongli is a wonderful place to wander around. Quaint side streets and alleyways open onto canals and bridges.