Flights from Auckland, English-speaking guides, small groups.Return flights from New Zealand, English-speaking guides and small groups, with every detail handled by a bilingual team in Auckland.
Destinations
Each region has its own landscapes, food and history. Combine two or three into one journey.
Most journeys take in two or three regions. A specialist designs the route around you.
Design my journeyWays to travel
01Most popularFixed departures with an English-speaking guide from arrival to farewell. Hotels, transport and entry fees included.
Ask about group tours
02Your datesAny trip in the collection, run privately on dates you choose, for families and friends travelling together.
Ask about private dates
03Fully flexibleCombine regions, adjust the pace and add experiences. Your specialist builds the itinerary around you.
Start a tailor-made tripChina, made easy
Language, apps, payments and paperwork stop most first-time visitors. A bilingual team that has worked between both countries for over 25 years takes care of each one.
Your guide meets the group on arrival and stays with you until the airport farewell, so hotels, restaurants and sights are never a language barrier.
New Zealand passport holders can currently visit China visa-free for up to 30 days. Entry requirements are confirmed again before every departure.
Before you leave, your specialist explains how to set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a New Zealand card and how to stay connected in China.
Dietary requirements are passed to restaurants in advance, and group meals mix local specialities with familiar dishes.
Groups of no more than 20 travellers, quality hotels and time to explore on your own in the old towns.
A contact in China throughout the trip, plus the Auckland team on New Zealand time.
Travel guides
Dali blends Ming-dynasty architecture with mountain and lake scenery in Yunnan's interior. Its old town and nearby villages suit travellers interested in Chinese history and regional culture.
Lijiang is a restored historic town in northwestern Yunnan, built around canals and traditional wooden architecture. It serves as a base for exploring Naxi culture and nearby mountain landscapes.
A sprawling riverside metropolis of 30 million people and a major transport hub for exploring western China, Chongqing offers dramatic modern architecture, UNESCO-listed rock carvings and Yangtze River cruises.
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About Worldway
New Zealand owned and operated, with six branches in Auckland and Christchurch and a bilingual team that has been arranging travel to China for over 25 years. More about us
Questions
Answers to the questions New Zealand travellers ask most about touring China.
Ask a specialistYes. Every trip includes return economy flights from Auckland, with taxes. If you live in Wellington, Christchurch or another city, we can add a domestic connection to Auckland at an extra cost.
New Zealand passport holders can currently visit China visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your return date. We'll confirm the latest entry requirements before you travel.
Our groups have a maximum of 20 travellers, so it's easy to get to know each other and the pace never feels rushed.
Yes. Every group is accompanied by English-speaking local guides in each region, who look after everything from sightseeing to restaurant orders.
Most trips need a deposit to secure your place, with the balance due before departure. Some trips are paid in full at the time of booking. The payment terms are shown on each trip page.
Our trips are rated Easy, Moderate or Active. Most are Moderate, which means a few hours of walking on most days, including some steps. Each trip page explains what to expect.
Worldway Travel is an Auckland-based travel company and a member of IATA and TAANZ. We specialise in small-group tours to China designed for New Zealand travellers.
Of course. Solo travellers are welcome on every trip. You can pay a single supplement for a room of your own.
Share your dates and interests. A China specialist replies within one business day with a suggested itinerary and price. No obligation.
A dedicated guide from arrival to farewell on every group departure.
No more than 20 travellers, for more time at each sight and a relaxed pace.
An Auckland company since 1998, with branches across the country.
Flights, hotels, transport and entry arranged before you leave.
Our purpose
Showing New Zealanders the real China, one small group at a time.
