Our Partner
Network
We work exclusively with operators we've personally vetted. Every partner in our network meets our standards for reliability, service quality, and traveler safety.
Every partner goes through a 3-stage vetting process including on-site inspection, client feedback review, and service standards audit.
Partners are listed because they're the best option for our clients — not because they pay us a fee. Our reputation depends on every recommendation being genuine.
We review all partner relationships annually. If standards slip, we end the partnership. Several have been removed after client complaints.
Airline Partners
Preferred airline partners offering competitive fares and seamless connections for inbound international travelers.
Air China
National flag carrier — direct routes from 60+ international cities
China Eastern
Shanghai hub with extensive domestic onward connections
China Southern
Guangzhou hub — best coverage for Southern China routes
Hainan Airlines
Premium service — direct routes from New York, Manchester, Budapest
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong connections for Southeast Asia and Oceania travelers
Accommodation Partners
Curated hotels spanning every tier — boutique courtyards, design hostels, and grand heritage properties.
Aman Summer Palace
Beijing — our flagship luxury partner; private lake access included
Capella Shanghai
Shanghai — restored French Concession mansion on Xintiandi
Yangshuo Mountain Retreat
Guilin region — riverside retreat with karst panoramas
Banyan Tree Lijiang
Yunnan — traditional Naxi architecture, mountain setting
The Temple House
Chengdu — contemporary design within a restored Ming temple complex
RedDoorz Network
Budget tier — verified clean properties across tier-2 cities
Ground & Rail
Train ticketing, private transfers, and on-ground transport — coordinated end-to-end for every client.
China Rail Service
Authorized HSR ticket reservation for all G and D train classes
CTG Travel Tech
Nationwide private driver network with English-speaking options
Didi Enterprise
City transfers and airport runs — cashless, tracked, insured
Yangtze River Cruises
Victoria, Yangtze Gold, Century fleet — 3 to 7 night sailings
Experiences & Activities
Local guides, cultural workshops, trekking operators, and specialist day-tour providers we trust.
Wildchina
Adventure travel and off-the-beaten-track experiences across China
That's Mandarin
Cultural workshops — Chinese cooking, calligraphy, tea ceremony
Sanqingshan Guides
Certified mountain guides for Wuyi, Huangshan, and Zhangjiajie
Beijing Hikers
Small-group Great Wall hikes beyond the tourist sections
Silk Road Adventures
Xi'an and Western China specialist — Dunhuang, Kashgar routes
Travel Services
Insurance, visa facilitation, SIM card and connectivity solutions, and emergency travel support.
Allianz Travel
Recommended travel insurance with China medical evacuation cover
CIBT Visas
China visa application service for US, UK, EU, AU passport holders
Discover SIM
Pre-loaded data SIM with China coverage — delivered before you fly
SOS International
24/7 medical and emergency assistance network across Greater China
Work with us
If you operate a hotel, activity, or transport service in China and believe your standards match ours, we'd like to hear from you. We're always evaluating new destinations and new partner categories.
We do not charge listing fees. Partnership is merit-based. Response time for partnership enquiries is approximately 5 business days.
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