If you want pioneering endeavour, head to the organised chaos of Beijing. If you want must-see sites, visit the Terracotta Warriors that still stand guard for China’s first emperor, or experience the timeless magnitude of the Great Wall. If you want to live like a local, visit any park at the crack of dawn and indulge in the ritual of Tai Chi before an afternoon spent at a traditional teahouse. Whatever you want, China holidays lift the lid on a bottomless hot pot.