By Susan Hanson Traveling across China is exhilarating – the country is so vast, so ancient, so varied in its experiences, that a trip there can overwhelm even the most seasoned traveler. The key, says Virtuoso travel advisor Suzanne Bouldoukian, is to “focus on personal interests – history, art, gastronomy, adventure – rather than trying to do it all.” Bouldoukian, who’s based in Menlo Park, California, recently traveled from Beijing to Shanghai with tour provider Abercrombie & Kent, visiting Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors, meeting pandas in Chengdu, and taking in Guilin’s gorgeous landscapes. She emphasizes that the pace of a China trip is extremely important, and recommends at least a full two weeks on the ground: “You want to spend enough time in each place to absorb the sights and sounds.” Here she shares a few other tips for making the most of your time in the country. A baby panda in Chengdu. [Photo: Alatom/Getty Images] / Featured image: Beijing’s Templ...