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
Standard group sizes
3-4 star hotels, clean, well-located, comfortable
Must-see itineraries — well-paced, well-guided, covering highlights
Straightforward pricing that reflects value of experience
Cost-effective carriers offering good value
Choose from our carefully curated China Discovery collection. Each journey is designed to provide an unforgettable experience.
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 departures include mid-October.
From NZD $3,480
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.
NZD $4,539 per person
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.
NZD $2,999 per person
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.
NZD $3,899 per person
CTS's premium programme for travellers who want depth over coverage. Boutique accommodation, smaller groups or private departures, and itineraries designed around access and immersion.
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