CITS China2Go A 70-Year Brand · In-Depth Small-Group Tours in China

Travelers holding a Taiwan Compatriot Permit or a foreign passport need a Tibet Travel Permit to enter Tibet. We handle the entire application for you at no extra charge. Simply provide a copy of your Taiwan Compatriot Permit or passport and visa (not required for visa-exempt countries). We recommend submitting your documents 30–45 days before departure to avoid any delays. Travelers from Hong Kong and Macau do not need a Tibet Travel Permit, and we will also arrange the Border Permit required for areas such as Everest Base Camp.

Not at all. Our itineraries are deliberately paced, with plenty of rest time each day. We never rush through several sights in a single day. Distances in Tibet can be long, so we use 2025-model vehicles throughout: a 9-seat VIP van for groups of 4–6, and a coach with spacious 2+1 seating for groups of 7–10, so even long drives stay comfortable. Some itineraries enter Tibet via lower-altitude Nyingchi, or return by the Lhasa–Shigatse Railway, to make the journey easier on your body.

Of course! Our small groups have 4–10 travelers, and solo travelers are welcome to join. It's a great way to meet like-minded companions from around the world. For accommodation, we'll try to pair you with a roommate of the same gender; if that isn't possible, you'll only need to pay a single supplement. For a more private trip, we can also arrange a private tour.
If you prefer a more private experience, customized private tours are also available for greater flexibility and comfort.

Most healthy travelers can join. As long as you don't have cardiovascular or respiratory conditions, Tibet is not as dangerous as many people think.

We currently do not accept travelers aged 75 or above, and we recommend that older travelers get a health check before departure. Travelers aged 65 or above holding a Taiwan Compatriot Permit must provide a hospital-issued health certificate when applying for the Tibet Travel Permit. We also do not recommend high-altitude tours for children under 4, as they cannot yet clearly describe how they feel.

Our tours do not include round-trip flights or trains, so you can freely plan your time before and after the tour.

If you need flight or train tickets, we can recommend suitable options based on where you're departing from, and we're happy to book them for you. For larger groups, we can also secure discounted fares through our partner companies.

We don't assign dedicated medical staff to each vehicle, but every group comes fully equipped for high-altitude safety: each vehicle carries a 4L medical oxygen cylinder, and every traveler receives a portable oxygen canister. Our guides are experienced in recognizing and handling altitude sickness, will respond immediately if anyone feels unwell, and will take you to the nearest hospital if needed. For Tibet tours, every traveler is also covered by high-altitude travel insurance of up to RMB 500,000.

We believe in letting your body adapt naturally to the altitude. We never "recommend" injections, and we never push overpriced oxygen. All safety equipment is included in the tour price, with no extra charges along the way.

Some tours on the market look cheap, but many of them are "shopping tours": they include shopping stops, guides earn commissions, and sightseeing time often gets cut short.

Watch out for "fake no-shopping tours" too. The itinerary says no shopping, but once the trip starts, they find other ways to make you spend. Common tactics include:
・Telling stories on the bus or in temples to sell dzi beads, Tibetan medicine, or "blessed" accessories
・Taking you to "the guide's friend's shop" or "a local family's home," which turns into a sales pitch
・Presenting expensive optional activities as "too good to miss," so it feels awkward to say no
・Selling overpriced oxygen or recommending injections at high altitude

CITS China2Go guarantees no shopping stops and no sales tricks, and it's written into your contract: if we break this promise, we'll compensate you RMB 5,000. Every tour is led by a licensed professional guide, with quality accommodation and transport. Our prices may not be the lowest, but your whole journey will be free of pressure and sales pitches, just peace of mind.

Yes. Travelers holding a Taiwan Compatriot Permit or a foreign passport can currently enter Tibet only on a tour arranged by a licensed travel agency, which applies for the Tibet Travel Permit and provides a licensed guide throughout the trip. Travelers from Hong Kong and Macau do not need a Tibet Travel Permit, but a Border Permit is still required for areas such as Everest Base Camp, so joining a tour is the easiest option.

Since a tour is required, you can join one of our small groups of 4–10 travelers, and solo travelers are welcome. If you'd rather travel with just your family or friends, we can also arrange a private tour, so you won't share the trip with strangers and can set your own pace.

CITS was founded in 1954. It is the only travel company on the "China Top 500 Enterprises" list and one of China's longest-established state-owned travel brands.

China2Go is an inbound travel brand created for overseas travelers by CITS (Beijing) Travel Service within the CITS group, with its office in Shanghai. We specialize in hosting travelers from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, and Chinese communities around the world. Our main routes cover Tibet, Xinjiang, Qinghai–Gansu, Western Sichuan, Yunnan, and Beijing.

We do things differently from typical group tours: we only run small groups of 4–10 travelers, and solo travelers are welcome; our no-shopping promise is written into the contract, with RMB 5,000 compensation if we break it; and our guides and drivers are all our own team — never outsourced, never transferred to another agency.

Our full brand name is "CITS China2Go," operated by CITS (Beijing) Travel Service Co., Ltd., Shanghai Branch.

Yes. The Forbidden City requires real-name reservations, and popular time slots often sell out as soon as they open. After you sign up, we'll book your tickets in advance using your ID details, so you don't have to compete for tickets yourself. On the day, just bring the same ID used for the reservation to enter.

Not necessarily. Sichuan food is indeed spicy, but Tibetan cuisine tends to be savory, and Yunnan dishes are often tangy and aromatic, so not every dish is spicy.

Most of our tours include breakfast only, so you can choose lunch and dinner to suit your own taste, and your guide can recommend restaurants with mild or light dishes. If you're vegetarian or have other dietary needs, just let your travel consultant know before departure and we'll help arrange it.

Yes. If you're short on time, you can choose our 6-day Lhasa highlights tour or our 8-day classic Tibet tour. If you have more time, we also offer 9- to 11-day festival and Nyingchi tours, so you can pick one that fits your travel month and the length of your holiday.

Possibly. Altitude sickness is a normal part of your body adjusting to high altitude, not an illness, and most people feel it to some degree. For most travelers, symptoms ease within a day or two with proper rest and preparation.

Except in places with limited facilities, such as Everest Base Camp, all high-altitude accommodations on our tours come with oxygen-supplied rooms. Each vehicle carries a medical oxygen cylinder, every traveler receives a portable oxygen canister, and Tibet tours also include high-altitude travel insurance for every traveler. If you have a chronic condition or are concerned about your health, please consult your doctor before departure.