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Everything a New Zealand traveller needs before booking — visa checks, seasonal guides, cost estimates, and more.
Planning a China holiday from New Zealand involves a few key decisions: when to go, what it will cost, and whether you need a visa. Our free tools give you clear, NZ-specific answers — so you arrive at the enquiry form knowing exactly what you want.
Use these tools right now to plan your China trip.
Compare weather, crowds, and highlights month by month across China's top destinations. Whether you're chasing cherry blossoms in spring, autumn foliage in October, or avoiding Golden Week chaos — this guide helps you pick the perfect travel window.
Open tool →Current published tour prices are NZD $7,999; NZD $9,999; NZD $10,899; NZD $7,999; From NZD $3,480; From NZD $4,080 per person; NZD $2,699 per person; NZD $3,899 per person; From NZD $4,999 per person; From NZD $4,999 per person; From NZD $2,120; From NZD $1,450; From NZD $1,060; From NZD $875; From NZD $1,359; From NZD $1,099; From NZD $945; From NZD $1,399; From NZD $1,356; From NZD $1,760; From NZD $1,310; From NZD $1,899; From NZD $2,340; From NZD $1,635. Departure-specific prices and availability appear on each tour page.
Open tool →New Zealand citizens now benefit from China's visa-free policy for stays up to 30 days. Use this tool to confirm eligibility, check the 240-hour transit visa option, and understand what documents you'll need at the border.
Open tool →Our interactive seasonal guide breaks down every month across Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Guilin, and more. Compare temperature, rainfall, and major festivals side-by-side to plan the trip that suits your travel style.
Open tool →Answer a few quick questions about your travel style, party size, and interests, and our planner will suggest the most suitable China itinerary, destinations, and tour tier for you.
Open tool →Not sure where in China to start? This tool ranks our destination guides against your primary interest, preferred daily pace, who you're travelling with, and whether you prefer immersive, classic, or off-the-beaten-path experiences — up to four guides, with a simple star fit indicator.
Open tool →China's cuisine varies dramatically by region. Our interactive food map helps you discover must-try dishes in each city so you can plan your culinary stops alongside your sightseeing itinerary.
Open tool →New Zealand citizens can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days under the current bilateral agreement. Use our Visa Requirement Checker for the latest conditions and entry rules.
Check visa requirements →Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the most comfortable weather and scenic conditions across most of China. Use our seasonal guide for destination-specific advice.
See seasonal guide →Current published tour prices are NZD $7,999; NZD $9,999; NZD $10,899; NZD $7,999; From NZD $3,480; From NZD $4,080 per person; NZD $2,699 per person; NZD $3,899 per person; From NZD $4,999 per person; From NZD $4,999 per person; From NZD $2,120; From NZD $1,450; From NZD $1,060; From NZD $875; From NZD $1,359; From NZD $1,099; From NZD $945; From NZD $1,399; From NZD $1,356; From NZD $1,760; From NZD $1,310; From NZD $1,899; From NZD $2,340; From NZD $1,635. Departure-specific prices and availability appear on each tour page.
Get a personalised quote →Browse our handcrafted China tour packages for New Zealand travellers, or tell us what you have in mind and we'll tailor the perfect itinerary.