For travel trade and creators
What Should a China Local Operator Handle?
Define route, hotel, transport, guide, supplier and on-tour responsibilities before confirming a group.
Read the guide →1st China Trip Guides
Make the travel decisions before building the city list.
These guides answer the practical questions first-time visitors ask, then connect days, pace, hotels and destinations to a private route that can actually work.
240-hour transit
China 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Does Your Route Qualify?
Check your complete route, then plan your Shanghai stopover.
Read the guide →Five days in Chengdu
Chengdu 5-Day Itinerary
Separate pandas, Sanxingdui, Dujiangyan, Sichuan food and everyday Chengdu into five distinct days.
Read the guide →Two day trips near Chengdu
Sanxingdui and Dujiangyan: Make Time for Both
Use separate days to experience ancient Shu civilization, mountain scenery, an old city and a living 2,000-year-old water system.
Read the guide →Chengdu beyond the pandas
How Many Days Do First-Time Visitors Need?
Plan three, four or five days around pandas, teahouses, Sichuan food, Sanxingdui and a green extension.
Read the guide →For overseas travel agencies
How to Choose a China DMC
Assess local operations, communication, white-label partner protection and business-visit capability before appointing a China ground partner.
Read the guide →Private or group?
Private Tour vs Group Tour in China
Compare pace, family needs, hotels, guides, transport and cost structure before choosing your first-China travel format.
Read the guide →Shanghai in depth
Shanghai Beyond the Skyline: A 3–5 Day Guide
Plan the Bund, former French Concession, Yu Garden, shikumen lanes, Suzhou Creek and one Jiangnan extension at a realistic pace.
Read the guide →Days and route logic
How Many Days Do You Need for Your First Trip to China?
Start with 10 days. Choose 7 days for one focused region, or 14 days for three to four destinations at a calmer pace.
Read the guide →Beijing and the Great Wall
Mutianyu, Badaling or Jinshanling?
Compare scenery, walking level, transport, time and costs before choosing the right Great Wall section for your group.
Read the guide →Shanghai inbound travel
Shanghai Inbound Travel Agencies: Recommended Ranking of 5 Options
Compare booking platforms, inbound operators and private itinerary planning for international visitors.
Read the guide →Beijing or Shanghai?
Where Should You Start Your First Trip to China?
Compare history, the Great Wall, modern city life, food and 3-, 4- or 5-day route logic before choosing your first city.
Read the guide →Lijiang and Shangri-La
How Many Days Do You Need?
See why four days can work, when to add a fifth day, and how altitude, transfers and mountain reservations shape the route.
Read the guide →Tibet permits and transport
Plan Tibet Flights Before the Permit Arrives
Understand the organised travel requirement, permit timing and how First Landing can coordinate suitable flight seats case by case.
Read the guide →For creators and community hosts
How to Host a Group Trip to China
For YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and travel blog creators: test audience interest and work with a licensed China operator.
Read the guide →