www.ctstours.co.nz | 1 2 | CHINA VIETNAM JAPAN China Vietnam Japan 2020-2021 CONTENTS Welcome letter from the Managing Director P04 Why CTS Tours P05 CHINA P06 - 45 China Group Tours P08 - 23 China Private Tours P24 - 29 China Stopovers P30 - 39 China Hong Kong P40 - 41 China Taiwan P42 - 45 VIETNAM P46 - 63 Vietnam Groups Tours P48 - 51 Vietnam Private Tours P52 - 59 Vietnam Stopovers P60 - 63 JAPAN P64 - 83 Japan Group Tours P66 - 77 Japan Private Tours P78 - 81 Japan Stopovers P82 - 83 SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS P86-87 Group Tours - Educational, Cultural and Volunteerism Business Travel - Your partner in China and New Zealand BOOKING FORM 2020/21 P88 TERMS & CONDITIONS P89 MAP OF CHINA AND INDOCHINA P90 www.ctstours.co.nz | 3 Dear Travel Enthusiast, Thank you for taking the time to peruse our China, Vietnam and Japan brochure for 2020-21. Our portfolio includes exquisite all-inclusive tours throughout China, Vietnam & Japan. CTS Tours was established in 1928 and today are the largest independent wholesaler for China in the world. With hundreds of offices in China, we have a huge network to provide you fantastic holiday options. Years back, only the more adventurous travellers would venture into China. But now, closer relationships between our two countries in trade, culture, education, sport, visa policies and China’s increasing desire to cater for the western travellers, our destinations are becoming more attractive to one of the worlds most educated travellers.....New Zealanders! Let us provide your preference This year we have introduced more choices and opportunities so you can choose between a group set departure, or you can go as a couple or family on your own desired travel dates. Either way, the tours are just as exciting. You just need to decide how many will join the party! Take some time to visit our neighbours Vietnam and Japan are also high on the New Zealand travellers wish list. CTS Tours offers the same great quality and value there, as we do in China. School trips are also very popular to these destinations and we have amazing group tour deals and tailored packages to suit business, leisure and special interest groups. With the growing airline activity to Taiwan CTS Tours also introduces some amazing tour opportunities to this part of the world also. Further proof that at CTS Tours, you get to experience the real Asia. Something for everyone Most first time travellers to China generally visit the golden triangle Beijing, Shanghai and Xian’s ancient Terra-Cotta army. The 144 hour China visa clearance have offered many travellers the option of stopping on their way to Europe or on their return, while repeat visitors can choose from cruising the Yangtze, Panda cuddling in Chengdu, finding ones spiritual self in Tibet, trekking in Mongolia, taking in the breathtaking views of Southern China, travelling the ancient Silk Road or freshening up that tan during the New Zealand winter on the sun-soaked beaches of Hainan Island. There really is something for everyone. What are your interests? CTS Tours have been called upon to arrange special interest tours. From civic delegations to China, corporate engagements, school educational tours, sports and music groups to group tours for the seniors. You can count on us to suggest some tailored activities to fit around your teams main focus for going to China. A journey to Asia is more than 5,000 years of history woven magically through a vast and diverse landscape. Let CTS Tours assist in delivering all your travel goals throughout Asia. Our experienced travel professionals will work to provide an itinerary as interesting and memorable, as the destination itself. Welcome to CTS Tours Yours sincerely Lisa Li Managing Director “China is a great place for New Zealanders to spend their time, and I believe many more Kiwis will travel there. Today’s China is very different from when I first visited. The main centres are modern, diverse centres with so much to offer visitors. It is fast becoming a must-see on the list of many New Zealanders” Quote from former Prime Minister Sir John Key From the book “My Memorable China Travel Experience” 4 | CHINA VIETNAM JAPAN WHY CTS Tours? GREAT PRICES known sights from a fresh angle with our VALUE INCLUSIONS in-depth knowledge. By complementing China Travel Service is the largest travel When you book a group tour with us, you can the more famous destinations with the less organisation in China, and we are able to rest assured that we include all international ‘travelled to’ sights, we believe we can give negotiate substantial discounts from travel and domestic airfares, airport tax, entrance you a more authentic experience. suppliers, offering you the best value for fees, transportation, most meals and the money on your next trip due to our large GOOD QUALITY HOTELS service of the tour guides as indicated in your purchasing power. itinerary. If time permits, our tour guides will We offer good-quality Western style hotels offer you some more sightseeing options in PERSONALISED SERVICE in Asia. addition to your scheduled itinerary to add We provide our customers personalised DELICIOUS MEALS to your tour experience. service, from our experienced tour planners in New Zealand, as well as our National and We include a mixture of local specialty Asian AIRLINE OPTIONS Local guides in Asia. Our staff are experienced cuisine, as well as Western buffet breakfasts We offer more options for airlines, giving you professionals that know China and many of during our tour. the ultimate choice to decide if you want its secrets. They offer friendly and efficient to go to Asia directly, or stopover enroute service at every stage of your journey. MORE FREE TIME for an extended holiday. Please advise your We include some free time throughout the consultant if there is a country you would GREAT ITINERARIES tour so you are free to explore, or do nothing like to visit before your tour and we will try As a specialty Asian tour operator, we at all! We respect that occasionally you will our best to match an appropriate airfare for are able to offer a great deal more to our want to spend time on your own or with your you. customers. We approach even the most well travelling partner at your own pace. CTS New Zealand based team The CTS team are the real difference as a tour operator, much more than a travel company. They come from all over Asia as qualified specialists that will look after all details from planning until after you return with 24/7 service provided locally for hassle free travel. www.ctstours.co.nz | 5 CHINA 6 | CHINA VIETNAM JAPAN Today, China holds a very strong position among the world’s top tourist destinations. It comes as no surprise, though, when you consider the country’s unique cultural heritage and natural treasures, whose extreme significance is emphasised by UNESCO. Go with CTS Tours and we will offer you incredible travel experience. www.ctstours.co.nz | 7 CHINA DISCOVERY BEIJING - WUXI - SUZHOU - HANGZHOU - SHANGHAI 2020 - 11 DAYS FROM NZD $2,399 per person twin-share As its name suggests, this tour is designed to give you a sample of China’s ancient history, rich culture, delicate cuisine, thriving industries, and modern architecture. Walk along the Great Wall and unfold the mystery of the Forbidden City in China’s capital Beijing, discover the exquisite cities of Wuxi, Suzhou, and Hangzhou – known for their natural beauty, according to a Chinese saying. Finally, immerse yourself in dynamic, cosmopolitan Shanghai. Image: Panda House at Beijing Zoo, Beijing 8 | CHINA VIETNAM JAPAN HIGHLIGHTS · Uncover the mystery of Beijing’s Forbidden City · Race across China on a high-speed bullet train from Beijing to Wuxi · Take a boat ride on tranquil West Lake in Hangzhou · Stroll in one of the finest Chinese gardens inSuzhou · Immerse yourself in the bustling metropolis Shanghai Images: 1. Forbidden City, 2. Great wall, 3. West Lake, DAY 05: Beijing Wuxi (B, D) 4. Wangfujing, 5. Tiananmen Square, Take a high speed train to Wuxi, an ancient city richly DAY 08: Hangzhou Shanghai (B, L) 6. The Golden Mask Dynatsy, 7. Summer Palace, 8. Shanghai, 9. endowed with natural attractions due to its pleasantly Experience tea-tasting at the Dragon Well Tea Plantation. Terracotta Army, warm and moist climate. Wuxi boasts a reputation of Then travel by coach to Shanghai, a vibrant metropolis 10. Great Wild Goose Pagoda, being the ‘Land of Fish and Rice’. Enjoy the scenery as and the commercial centre of China. Upon arrival, walk 11. Impression of West Lake, 12. Huangpu River Cruise we pass by Lake Tai, the third-largest freshwater lake in along the famous Bund, a mile-long stretch along the Huangpu River. Lined with colonial architecture of DAY 01: Arrive in Beijing China. This evening, go sightseeing around Nanchang European design, it is the best place to capture the Fly to Beijing. On arrival, you will be met by your guide Street and take a cruise along the Grand Canal ($40) to view life along what was known as ‘China’s golden Western influences of the old days. Enjoy the rest of the and will transfer to the hotel. Note: Some flights may day at leisure strolling along the bustling shopping depart the day before. waterway’ in its heyday. Then, take a stroll along the trendy pedestrian streets composed of both ancient district, Nanjing Road. Tonight you can watch a superb and thrilling Chinese Acrobatic Show ($85). DAY 02: Beijing (B, L, D) and modern architecture. Beijing served as the capital of five dynasties over a DAY 09: Shanghai (B, D) period of 800 years.