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China Discovery Tours

China Discovery

A well-organised, reliable experience at an accessible price point. Core itineraries covering essential destinations, designed for first-time visitors.

Standard group sizes

3-4 star hotels

Must-see itineraries

Straightforward pricing

Defining Characteristics

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Standard group sizes

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3-4 star hotels, clean, well-located, comfortable

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Must-see itineraries — well-paced, well-guided, covering highlights

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Straightforward pricing that reflects value of experience

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Cost-effective carriers offering good value

7 Tours Available

Choose from our carefully curated China Discovery collection. Each journey is designed to provide an unforgettable experience.

China Discovery — A Tale of Two Cities
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China Discovery — A Tale of Two Cities

October-ready from Auckland — Beijing's Forbidden City, Great Wall, and hutongs, then high-speed rail to Xi'an for the Terracotta Warriors. Many NZ leisure trips can use China's visa-free entry (confirm before you book); published group departure in October as listed on this page.

10 Days
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4.8/5(312 reviews)

"Perfect first China experience — the essence of Beijing and Xi'an"

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From NZD $3,480

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China Discovery — Best of China
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China Discovery — Best of China

Fifteen days from Beijing's Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Great Wall and hutongs, by high-speed train to Xi'an's Terracotta Army, then by air to Hangzhou via Puyuan's fashion ancient town, West Lake and Longjing tea, finishing in Shanghai before your return via Beijing.

15 Days
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From NZD $4,080 per person

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China Discovery — Shanghai & Surroundings
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China Discovery — Shanghai & Surroundings

October-ready from Auckland — Yangtze Delta loop: Suzhou gardens and Shantang Street, Wuxi lakeside sights and Three Kingdoms City, Hanfu and afternoon tea in Xinshi water town, Hangzhou's West Lake and Longjing tea, then Shanghai's Bund. Visa-free entry may apply for many NZ trips (confirm dates); mid-October departure published.

10 Days
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From NZD $3,399

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China Discovery — Colorful Yunnan
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China Discovery — Colorful Yunnan

Yunnan by air via Beijing — Erhai and Bai culture around Dali (including Shuanglang and “Santorini” viewpoints), Lijiang's Lashi Lake and Shuhe, then overland to Shangri-La through Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Monastery, and Napa Lake before returning to Auckland via Beijing.

11 Days
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From NZD $3,899

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China Discovery — Christmas & New Year in China
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China Discovery — Christmas & New Year in China

A 16-day festive journey through China's greatest icons — Christmas markets and skyline views in Shanghai, New Year's Eve celebrations in ancient Xi'an, the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors, futuristic Chongqing and a Cantonese Yum Cha finale in Guangzhou.

16 Days
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From NZD $7,188 per person

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China Discovery — Christmas & New Year in China (Christchurch Departure)
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China Discovery — Christmas & New Year in China (Christchurch Departure)

A 15-day festive journey departing direct from Christchurch through China's greatest icons — Christmas markets and skyline views in Shanghai, New Year's Eve celebrations in ancient Xi'an, the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors and futuristic Chongqing.

15 Days
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China Discovery — Golden China
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China Discovery — Golden China

Trace the golden thread of China's imperial history on this 12-day journey through Beijing's Forbidden City and Great Wall, Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors, and Shanghai's vibrant waterfront.

12 Days
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From NZD $4,999 per person

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