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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.

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14 Oct 2026

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14 October

Dates refer to scheduled group departures; year 2026 where applicable — confirm at booking.

27 Days
From NZD $10,899+ NZD $2,555 single supplement
Baker Gu, China Travel Specialist

From Baker — why I stand behind this tour

When clients ask for 'one big China trip,' I map this as a coherent arc — north, east, and highlights in between, with rail where it saves you grief. I only keep cities on the list if they earn their night.

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Tour Overview

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.

Single supplement: NZD $2,555

Plan your trip

Official guides and destination hubs to help you prepare—visa timing, seasons, and places on this route.

CTS Tours departure schedule

Group departures from New Zealand (dates as published). Contact us to reserve a seat or request a private departure.

Signature series departures

Silk Road

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Legacy of China

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13 August15 October
China Panorama

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Natural China

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20 August25 October

Discovery series departures

A Tale of Two Cities

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15 October
Best of China

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3 September
Shanghai & Surroundings

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14 October
Colourful Yunnan

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10 September

Tour Highlights

Walk the Juyongguan Great Wall and explore the Forbidden City

Discover the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an

Cruise through the Yangtze River Three Gorges on a 5-star ship

Visit giant pandas at the Chengdu breeding base

Cruise the Li River to Yangshuo through karst landscapes

Experience West Lake and Longjing tea plantations in Hangzhou

Explore the classical Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou

Enjoy the Huangpu River cruise and Bund in Shanghai

Visit the Stone Forest in Kunming

Dress in traditional Hanfu at Xinshi Ancient Town

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day1

Auckland — China

Day2

Beijing

Day3

Beijing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day4

Beijing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day5

Beijing — Xi'an

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day6

Xi'an

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day7

Xi'an

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day8

Yichang — Yangtze Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day9

Yangtze River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day10

Yangtze River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day11

Yangtze River Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day12

Chongqing — Chengdu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day13

Chengdu — Dali

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day14

Dali

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day15

Dali — Kunming

Meals: Breakfast

Day16

Kunming

Meals: Breakfast

Day17

Kunming — Guilin

Meals: Breakfast

Day18

Li River Cruise — Yangshuo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day19

Yangshuo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day20

Yangshuo — Guilin

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day21

Guilin — Hangzhou

Meals: Breakfast

Day22

Hangzhou — Suzhou

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day23

Suzhou

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day24

Suzhou — Shanghai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day25

Shanghai

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day26

Shanghai — Auckland

Day27

Arrive Auckland

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What's Included

Included

  • Return international airfares from Auckland
  • Domestic airfares within China
  • 4–5 star hotel accommodation
  • Victoria Yangtze River Cruise (International 5-star)
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees and meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Land transport including high-speed trains (First Class)

Not Included

  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenses
  • Transportation and guide services during free time
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Tips (suggested NZD $10 per day per person)
  • Any items not specifically mentioned as included

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Traveller Reviews

Margaret & John Patterson

Margaret & John Patterson

Auckland, NZ

Once-in-a-Lifetime — And We'd Do It All Again Tomorrow

We've clocked up plenty of air miles, but this China Signature tour was genuinely in a class of its own. Baker arranged a private tai chi session on the Great Wall at sunrise — just the two of us, no crowds. As Aucklanders, we're used to queuing for everything; that one moment of pure silence on the Wall had us both tearing up. The boutique hotels were stunning, the guides passionate, and every day felt curated rather than scripted. If you're on the fence about China, trust me — just book it.

Sarah & Tom Williams

Sarah & Tom Williams

Christchurch, NZ

Sorted From Start to Finish — Couldn't Have Asked for More

We were quite nervous going to China for the first time, but Lisa had everything sorted before we'd even packed our bags. The itinerary was perfectly paced — enough to see the iconic highlights without feeling herded. The hotels were beautiful, local guides spoke brilliant English, and the included meals were genuinely delicious, not just tourist-friendly. Back in Christchurch now and already missing the dumplings.

Paul & Linda Foster

Paul & Linda Foster

Dunedin, NZ

Our Golden Anniversary — Made Absolutely Unforgettable

We wanted our 50th to be something extraordinary, and Baker exceeded every expectation. A surprise intimate dinner in a lantern-lit Beijing courtyard, a private calligraphy lesson in a hutong, and thoughtful upgrades throughout. Coming from Dunedin, we joked we'd miss the cold — but the warmth of the Chinese people and the CTS team more than compensated. If you're celebrating something special, trust CTS to make it magnificent.

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Destination
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Duration
27 Days
Price
From NZD $10,899

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