From the breath-taking karst mountain landscapes near Guilin, to the staggeringly beautiful mountain peaks of Huangshan and the vast sand desert surrounding the oasis town of Dunhuang, China has plenty to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you are clambering along unrestored sections of the Great Wall, following with Tibetan pilgrims a religious route through the Himalayan mountains, floating on a bamboo raft between rice paddies in southern China or cycling along valleys of banked tea fields, you will find yourself marvelling at China’s unexpected versatility. Either focus exclusively on destinations that provide opportunities for outdoor adventure or combine these elements with cultural destinations in a multi-dimensional itinerary.