
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.
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15 Mar 2027
Returns 30 March 2027
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I put this natural-China route together for people who have done the cities and want Jiuzhaigou-style drama and Zhangjiajie without a DIY logistics headache. I time the transfers so you are looking out the window, not staring at booking apps.
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Depart from Auckland on an evening flight to Shanghai. Overnight on board.
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.
Single supplement: NZD $1,355
Cruise the Li River through stunning karst landscapes
Visit the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base
Explore the Leshan Giant Buddha, the world's largest stone Buddha
Discover the enchanting night views of Fenghuang Ancient Town
Walk the Glass Skywalk at Tianmen Mountain
See the "Hallelujah Mountains" in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Cross the famous Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge
Stroll through charming Zhujiajiao Water Town
Enjoy a Huangpu River night cruise in Shanghai
Experience West Street in Yangshuo
Included meals (29)
13
Breakfasts
9
Lunches
7
Dinners
Accommodation (13 nights)
9 carefully selected properties
Sample hotels detailed below — final selection confirmed at booking.
Representative properties for this tour — actual hotels may vary by departure date and are confirmed at booking.
HUALUXE Shanghai Changfeng Park or similar 5-star
Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin or similar 5-star
Licheng Yitian West Street Hotel Yangshuo or similar 4.5-star
Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin or similar 5-star
Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza or similar 5-star
Kaisheng International Hotel or similar 5-star
Wyndham Garden Zhangjiajie or similar 5-star
Wyndham Hotel Wulingyuan (Ruijing Manshan) or similar 5-star
HUALUXE Shanghai Changfeng Park or similar 5-star
Official guides and destination hubs to help you prepare—visa timing, seasons, and places on this route.
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Cherie Fairley
21 Jun 2026
“We went on a recent trip to Dali and Lijiang from 19th to 30th May 2026. Well, what amazing places they are. Plus the nearby city of Shangrila. We both had an amazing time walking and exploring with only our phone app to translate, since little or no English was spoken or written. Contrary to what the Lonely Planet guidebook said! Everything worked out well which is why we want to thank Baker at CTS personally for an awesome trip, the trip of a lifetime. If any other tours, guided or unguided come up please let us know. This is Mikes second time holidaying with CTS and we will certainly highly recommend your company to friends. Mike Brooker & Cherie Fairley”
GReview from GoogleMaryam Absh
6 Jul 2026
“The china journey was well‑organized, I actually enjoyed all the moments without worrying about anything. Highly recommend the tour of tale of two cities china”
GReview from GoogleMurray Middendorf
16 Jun 2026
“Just came back from a tour of Xinjiang and a stopover in Xian. We had a fantastic time, the culture and scenery in Xinjiang is stunning and the tour was led by an experienced guide with excellent English. Highly recommended.”
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