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China Signature Tours

China Signature

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.

Maximum 16 passengers

4-5 star hotels

Locally-led experiences

Baker Gu's oversight

Defining Characteristics

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Maximum 16 passengers (group), or private departure

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4-5 star hotels selected for character and location, not just star rating

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Locally-led experiences, off-circuit access, itinerary depth over destination count

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Baker Gu's direct product oversight

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Airline selection is product-specific, not a tier-level promise

4 Tours Available

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

China Signature — Silk Road Discovery
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China Signature — Silk Road Discovery

Journey along China's ancient Silk Road from Urumqi to Xi'an across 17 days — exploring Heavenly Lake, the Flaming Mountains, Mogao Caves, colourful Danxia mountains, Bingling Temple grottoes, and the Terracotta Warriors.

17 Days
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From NZD $6,699

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China Signature — Legacy of China
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China Signature — Legacy of China

A 17-day journey through China's greatest imperial and cultural treasures — from Beijing's Forbidden City and the Great Wall to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, a Yangtze River Three Gorges cruise, and the dazzling skyline of Shanghai.

17 Days
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NZD $9,999

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China Signature — China Panorama
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China Signature — China Panorama

The ultimate 27-day China experience — from the Great Wall and Forbidden City to a Yangtze River cruise, giant pandas in Chengdu, the Li River in Guilin, classical gardens of Suzhou, West Lake in Hangzhou, and vibrant Shanghai.

27 Days
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From NZD $10,899

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China Signature — Natural China
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China Signature — Natural China

Discover China's most breathtaking natural landscapes across 16 days — from Shanghai's urban charm to the karst peaks of Guilin, the pandas of Chengdu, the ancient riverside beauty of Fenghuang, and the dramatic "Avatar" mountains of Zhangjiajie.

16 Days
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From NZD $7,670

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