Travel Agencies in China

How to book your trip with a China travel agent
By Lesley Graybeal Travel to China has become increasingly popular as infrastructure for the 2008 Olympics makes China destinations more accessible, and travel agencies in China can help you book a tour. While a travel agent in China is often difficult to locate for non-Chinese speakers and travelers interested in international travel to China, the many international travel agencies in China can serve your needs.

Group tours are popular with the best travel agencies in China, so even if you are traveling as an individual you can expect to spend some time as part of a group tour if you want to travel cross-country or see any sites outside of the main cities.

When looking for travel agents in China, explore the following options:

1. Look for a China vacation tour to fit your budget.

2. Check out student travel for group educational trips.

3. Look for travel options in business hubs for corporate travel.

Book a tour with an international or Chinese travel agency

Travel tours are a great way to do any kind of international travel, but especially travel to China. Booking a tour with a Chinese travel agency will allow you to explore a variety of cultural, historic and natural sites as well as avoid the burden of a language barrier when coordinating your own travel.
Try:  Kensington Tours specializes in luxury travel to China and many other international destinations. China Odyssey Tours is a China travel agency that books different types of tours for different budgets and lengths of time.

Check out student travel agents in China for educational tours

China is a popular destination for student groups learning about international business and culture. If you want to take a group of students on a school or educational tour to China, book your tour with student travel agents in China who can coordinate group international tours.
Try:  Adventure Teen Travel coordinates a China travel tour for youth and students, as well as tours to a variety of other international destinations. STA Travel is a good China travel agent for booking student travel whether you want to design your own itinerary or use one of their existing Asia tours to China.

Book corporate travel with a China travel agency to Chinese business hubs

China has a number of famous business destinations that offer a thriving environment for corporate travel and conferences. Shanghai and Hong Kong are the two best known business hubs in China, both of which offer many options for travel through travel agencies in China.
Try:  It'sthewaytotravel.com books tours to Hong Kong as well as other large cities worldwide. China Highlights is one of many travel agencies in China that can book your trip to the business center of Shanghai.

• Be aware that travel to China requires a visa specifying the type of travel you are doing and amount of time you will stay. If you are planning to travel to Tibet, you will also be required to have an additional travel permit. Most travel agencies in China will make these arrangements for you, but read about specific requirements on the consular web page to be sure you don't overlook anything.