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China Signature — Natural China

Discover China's dramatic natural landscapes on a 16-day journey from Shanghai through the Yangtze River Three Gorges to Chongqing, Chengdu and Zhangjiajie.

  • Small group · max 16 travellers
  • Fully inclusive · NZD all-in pricing
  • TAANZ member · IATA-accredited · Backed by CTS (founded 1928)
Limited Availability

Next Departure

26 Mar 2027

Returns 10 April 2027

All departure dates

Departs 26 March 2027

Returns 10 April 2027

NZD $7,349per person

+ NZD $1,895 single supplement

Dates refer to scheduled group departures — confirm at booking.

16 Days
NZD $7,349+ NZD $1,895 single supplementCovers land hotel accommodation and the Three Gorges cruise.

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · speak to a real person, no form needed

Baker Gu, China Travel Specialist

From Baker — why I stand behind this tour

I built this route around the landscapes you can only really appreciate in person: the Three Gorges by river, the changing scenery between Chongqing and Chengdu, and Zhangjiajie’s sandstone peaks. The rail and flight connections keep the long transfers manageable.

100+ Years Heritage

Backed by CTS · Founded 1928

Auckland Local Office

Local Support When You Need It

Direct China Operations

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CTS Tours is a TAANZ member and IATA-accredited agency with local support in Auckland and direct operations in China—so you deal with one trusted team from enquiry to return.

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Free changes up to 60 days

Amend dates or travellers at no fee until 60 days before departure.

NZ-based specialist team

Speak to a Kiwi consultant in Auckland — one team, enquiry to return.

Backed by CTS · Founded 1928

CTS Tours NZ has run Kiwi-led tours from Auckland since 2000 (25 years), backed by China Travel Service (founded 1928) — hotels, guides, transport we run ourselves.

TAANZ bonded & IATA

Client funds held in a TAANZ-bonded trust — protected if travel plans are disrupted.

China Signature — Natural China route map — cities, transport and nights

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Traveller Reviews

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”

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Maryam 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”

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Murray 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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Quick Info

Destination
china
Collection
signature
Duration
16 Days
Next departure
26 March 2027
Returns
10 April 2027
Price
NZD $7,349

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CTS Tours departure schedule

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

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13 May 2027 – 30 May 202721 October 2027 – 7 November 2027
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13 August 2026 – 29 August 202615 October 2026 – 31 October 202628 May 2027 – 13 June 2027
China Panorama

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8 May 2027 – 3 June 202716 October 2027 – 11 November 2027
Natural China

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26 March 2027 – 10 April 2027

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A Tale of Two Cities

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18 March 2027 – 27 March 202710 June 2027 – 19 June 2027
Best of China

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11 March 2027 – 25 March 202713 May 2027 – 27 May 2027
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25 March 2027 – 3 April 2027
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10 September 2026 – 20 September 2026

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