NZCFS China Tours

2021 is the 125th anniversary of Kathleen Hall’s birth. 2022 is Rewi Alley’s 125th. An overview of the itinerary is to travel from Beijing to Shandan, ending in Shanghai. The focus is to visit heritage sites of both Kathleen Hall and Rewi Alley and organise some official/semi-official meetings with partners of their heritage in China. The plan includes activity like English corner with students in Gansu, Youxie support for forums on RA and KH, meet Kathleen Hall scholars, all to be confirmed. Along the way there will be a number of historical, cultural and scenic sites of interest. Underlying all, of course, will be a diverse and authentic food experience of the regions!

A commemorative exploration of the significance of the Long March and other aspects in twentieth century history that had significant impact on the path to the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.The itinerary focuses on significant sites along the Long March in four provinces, looking at the route taken, the conferences, and battles. It provides an understanding of the massive undertaking and the challenges - logistical, military, societal and political - faced on the way, and the achievements made. We also explore some other historical elements of Chinese society of that time.On the way we enjoy fantastic scenery, enjoy old villages, cultural performances and experiences, and food typical of the regions.Enquiry and expressions of interest are sought. Due to travel restrictions, with no commitment from either party at this stage.

Days one to six, start in the North of Vietnam, this tour takes us from Hanoi, to Halong Bay and the hill town of Sapa.

China border to Lhasa – 16 days: Crossing the nearby border into China’s Yunnan Province, to Kunming, before beginning the epic journey on to Lhasa. By bullet train to Lijiang, the UNESCO Heritage town that is always an exciting place to visit with its diverse attractions, and on by coach to Shangrila.

Shangrila, travel overland all the way to Lhasa, or if unavailable by road, fly to Lhasa and take a road trip back to the South-east of Tibet.

From Lhasa, an optional extra four to five days return journey to Everest Base Camp, at 5200masl.

Enquiry and expressions of interest are sought. Due to travel restrictions, with no commitment from either party at this stage. Please indicate if you are interested in the extension to EBC.

This tour takes us to the farthest north NZCFS has ever delivered a tour in China, to 49 degrees north in Heilongjiang province. But do not worry, we will start there in early September to dodge the onset of the extreme winter! Here, the Unesco Global Geopark of Wudalianchi is a volcanic wonderland, with five lakes formed in the lava rock, set in an area of very northern forest and Russian influences.

Travelling south through Jilin and Liaoning, the tour also includes a 4 day excursion into North Korea, and ends with visits to Tianjin and Beijing.