Just got back: a luxury cruise from Hong Kong to Beijing

Photo Credit: Cadence Travel Specialist, Margaret Stein

There's absolutely no time to visit China like during the Chinese New Year!

From authentic Tai Chi lessons in Xiamen to the architectural heaven of Shanghai, there is plenty of vibrant culture to discover... Like a Zen temple in northern Kyoto (pictured above) whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

"The Golden Pavilion was a summer palace for shoguns and nobles, set in acres of lakes, gardens and blooming apricot and cherry trees," Margaret wrote of the majestic site.

Read the rest of her Asia adventure aboard Regent Seven Seas on the full version of her blog post here.