China Travel Service Head Office Co., Ltd.

What China Travel Service Head Office Co., Ltd. does

China Travel Service Head Office Co., Ltd. (中国旅行社, operating as ctsho.com / China Travel Agency) is a Beijing-headquartered, privately-held inbound tourism platform founded in 1997, specializing in serving international and foreign-language visitors (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan travelers) planning trips to mainland China. The company operates a consultative, email-led direct-to-consumer model via [email protected], offering inbound group tours, shared group travel, private car charter tours, and bespoke custom itineraries, supplemented by China visa guidance services. Coverage spans 12 major destination regions including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Sichuan, Tibet, Xinjiang, Xi'an, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Guizhou, Yunnan, and the Silk Road. Distribution is primarily organic: the website serves as the digital storefront, with cross-referral traffic from friendly-link partnerships with destination-focused sites (chinatourdepot.com, tibettour.com, ctsxz.com). Pricing is fully quote-based with no public price points disclosed; revenue is generated through per-booking transaction fees on tour services and professional service fees for visa advisory. No funding rounds, M&A, public listing, or institutional ownership have been disclosed, and the platform currently shows a website maintenance notice indicating a digital relaunch in progress. The company employs 11-50 staff and reports having served hundreds of thousands of international travelers over its 20+ year history.

Name

China Travel Service Head Office Co., Ltd.

Legal name

中国旅行社

Website

https://ctsho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

China Travel Service Head Office (ctsho.com), founded 1997 in Beijing, is a private inbound-tourism platform serving international visitors to mainland China via email-led bookings of group tours, private car charters, and bespoke itineraries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inbound Tourism Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (561510)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Personal Services (7200)

akta.pro primary industry

Inbound DMCs (Full-Service Ground Handling) (THAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inbound/Local Retail Travel Agencies (Destination Booking Offices) (THAKABAH), Luxury & VIP Destination Services (Concierge/Chauffeur) (THAKAEAG)

Keywords

• Inbound tourism services
• Group tour packages
• Custom China travel
• Visa guidance services
• Private charter tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing, Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Inbound Group Tour Services: Provides structured group travel packages and shared group travel options for solo travelers and small groups, with professional multilingual tour guides and organized itineraries covering major Chinese destinations.
2. Private Car Charter Tours: Offers flexible private car charter services allowing travelers自主行程安排 with professional drivers, custom schedules, and hassle-free sightseeing across China.
3. Bespoke Custom China Travel Services: Specializes in tailor-made private journeys including personalized itinerary planning, accommodation arrangement, private transportation, local catering, and exclusive cultural experiences for high-end discerning travelers.
4. China Visa Guidance Services: Provides professional visa guidance and practical Chinese visa guidance for international visitors planning trips to China.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

China Travel Service Head Office Co., Ltd. (Ctsho.com) is an inbound tourism service provider that designs and delivers travel experiences for foreign visitors to China. It sells inbound group tours with multilingual guides, shared group travel for solo travelers and small groups, private car charter tours with flexible schedules, bespoke custom private itineraries, China visa guidance, and all-inclusive China travel packages covering destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai, Tibet, Xinjiang, Xi'an, Guilin, and the Silk Road.

Product overview

China Travel Service Head Office Co., Ltd. operates as an online inbound tourism platform (Ctsho.com) founded in 1997, serving as one of mainland China's earliest dedicated inbound travel platforms. The company offers a unified service platform providing multiple interconnected travel products: (1) Inbound Group Tours and Shared Group Travel for organized group experiences, (2) Private Car Charter Tours for flexible independent travel, and (3) Bespoke Custom Travel for personalized high-end itineraries. These core products are complemented by ancillary services including professional China visa guidance and all-inclusive travel packages. The platform serves as a bridge connecting international travelers with authentic Chinese travel experiences across destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Sichuan, Tibet, Xinjiang, Xi'an, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Guizhou, Yunnan, and the Silk Road.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inbound Group Tours (入境跟团游) Structured group travel packages for foreign visitors to China, accompanied by professional multilingual tour guides and well-organized itineraries covering major Chinese destinations.
• Shared Group Travel (拼团游) Shared group travel options designed for solo travelers and small groups, allowing participants to join organized group tours and meet travel companions from around the world.
• Private Car Charter Tours (旅游包车) Private car charter services with flexible schedules, professional drivers, and the freedom to stop at will, catering to visitors who prefer flexibility and independence over group itineraries.
• Bespoke Custom Travel (定制旅行) Tailored one-on-one travel planning services for high-end discerning travelers, including personalized itinerary design, accommodation arrangement, private transportation, dining, and exclusive cultural experiences.
• China Visa Guidance (中国签证指导) Professional visa guidance and advisory services for international visitors, helping foreign tourists understand and navigate Chinese visa requirements and application processes.
• All-Inclusive China Travel Packages Comprehensive travel packages covering accommodation, transportation, guided tours, and other travel services bundled together for international visitors planning a trip to China.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• China Tour (chinatourdepot.com)minorOthersFriendly link partner listed on the company website footer. Provides cross-referral traffic for China travel-related searches.
• Tibet Tour (tibettour.com)minorOthersFriendly link partner specializing in Tibet travel, cross-referenced from the main company website.
• 西藏中国旅行社 / Tibet China Travel Agency (ctsxz.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFriendly link partner representing Tibet-focused operations of the China Travel Agency network. Provides Tibet-specific travel services as part of the broader China travel offerings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• China Highlights: China Highlights is a Beijing-based inbound tour operator specializing in private, customized China itineraries for foreign travelers. It overlaps directly with CTSHO on bespoke private tours, visa guidance, and nationwide destination coverage including Tibet and the Silk Road.
• Tibet Tour (tibettour.com): Tibet Tour is a friendly-link partner of CTSHO specializing in Tibet inbound tours for foreign visitors requiring permits and specialized logistics. It competes in the same inbound niche with overlapping customer base and is a natural comparison point for permit-driven Tibet itineraries.
• Travel China Guide: Travel China Guide is a long-established inbound-China tour operator serving English-speaking visitors with packaged tours, private tours, and visa assistance. It overlaps closely with CTSHO across product mix, target customer (foreign tourists), and destination breadth.
• WildChina Travel: WildChina is a Shanghai-based boutique operator offering high-end, expert-led private China journeys targeting foreign visitors. It is highly comparable on the bespoke/discerning-traveler segment and on deep cultural expertise across remote regions such as Tibet, Yunnan, and the Silk Road.
• China Discovery: China Discovery (also branded as China Travel Agency) is an inbound tour operator offering group tours, private tours, and tailor-made itineraries for international travelers. It is a direct competitor in the same niche with overlapping destination coverage and customizable service model.

Emerging players

• Viator (a Tripadvisor company): Viator is the world's largest tours-and-activities marketplace, distributing China experiences to international travelers. It is a partial competitor in the booking layer and benchmarks the user experience foreign visitors expect when shopping for China tours.
• Klook: Klook is a global tours-and-activities booking platform that has been expanding its China attractions and tour inventory. It is an emerging digital channel for international visitors researching China activities and could siphon self-serve bookings away from CTSHO's email-led model.
• GetYourGuide: GetYourGuide is a leading global tours-and-activities marketplace with growing China inventory. It represents the digital-first, mobile-first booking experience that international travelers increasingly compare against CTSHO's email-and-website workflow.

Broad incumbents

• Trip.com Group: Trip.com Group (formerly Ctrip) is the dominant OTA serving both outbound Chinese travelers and inbound visitors to China, with extensive tour inventory across CTSHO's destinations. It is a broad incumbent whose scale, app, and marketing budget set the competitive ceiling for specialist inbound operators.
• Tuniu Corporation: Tuniu is a major Chinese online travel agency specializing in package tours across China and outbound destinations. While primarily outbound-focused, Tuniu competes for shared China-tour inventory and offers an alternative booking channel for inbound package travelers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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