Which route to take?

Hey Guys! My boyfriend and I are going to China for one month on the 12th of January. Keeping the weather in mind we thought (roughly) theses two travel itineraries seemed the most doable. Anyone that has some advice on what they think would be a nice route (doesn’t have to be the same as the pictures)? We want to experience Chinese culture and nature!

Also we will be there on Chinese new year… any advice on traveling in China during this time?