China is a country that has it all: natural wonders, historical monuments, an ancient culture, and a vibrant modernity.

"Now, there are multiple bridges, tunnels, underground lines and a skyline that ... off in a canal, Beijing, 1985 "Air conditioning was almost unheard of in most of China in the 1980s.

From Nanjing to Hangzhou via Shanghai, this Relais & Châteaux itinerary leads you on a journey through the Chinese dynasties.