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.
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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.
Group departures from New Zealand (dates as published). Contact us to reserve a seat or request a private departure.
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International flights routed Auckland — Beijing — Dali, returning Lijiang — Beijing — Auckland
Dali: Erhai Park, Ideal State “Santorini,” Wenbi Village, and Shuanglang Ancient Town
Optional full-day Haixi-line experience in Dali (extra charge; minimum numbers may apply)
Lijiang: Black Dragon Pool, Lashi Lake wetland, Silk Bedding exhibition, and Shuhe ancient tea-horse town
Road journey to Shangri-La via Tiger Leaping Gorge (incl. elevators); Dukezong Old Town, Guishan Park, and giant prayer wheel
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery (“Little Potala”), Napa Lake wetlands, Highland Barley Avenue
Optional Naxi village & Yuzhu Qingtian scenic day in Lijiang (extra charge; minimum numbers may apply)
Bai, Naxi, and Tibetan cultural landscapes in one journey
Meals: Meals on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast
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David Chen
Wellington, NZ
“As a second-generation Chinese Kiwi, I wanted to reconnect with my heritage. CTS created a journey that was both deeply personal and wonderfully surprising.”
Jennifer O'Brien
Tauranga, NZ
“The cooking class in a Beijing hutong was the highlight of our trip! Lisa and Baker clearly love what they do, and it shows in every aspect of the tour.”
Greg & Michelle Hart
Rotorua, NZ
“Fantastic value for money. We saw the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, and Shanghai skyline all in one well-paced trip. The guides were outstanding.”
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