In this last episode of the majestic BBC series Wild China - which for six weeks has taken its viewers into the very heart of China - the filmmakers head to the coast.

The programme will this Sunday explore the Asian country's 14,500km coastline, with its extraordinary wildlife and ever-changing landscape.

China's vast stretch of coast reaches from the Bohai Gulf, which freezes in the winter, to the warm, tropical waters of the South China Sea.

Between are a host of interesting and varied sights from hugely built-up modern cities to isolated wetlands and tiny fishing ports.

With more than 5,000 years of history China's furthest edge remains as mysterious and beautiful as ever.

Much of it is a haven for wildlife with the wetlands provide sanctuary for birds and mammals alike.

Rare Chinese white dolphins live in harmony with red-crowned cranes while predatory vipers also roam the landscape.

These areas are also a hugely important stop-off point for waterfowl migrating from chilly Siberia to the warmth of Australia.

Chongming Island - China's third largest - is based in the Yangtze River delta near Shanghai and is one of the most important locations for migratory birds.

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