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Add Yunnan to your catalog, run by people who live there

Net rates, your brand on every page, and groups from 2 to 30.

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U.S. contracts. Net rates for verified operators. A firm quote within 24 hours. Book 10 travelers 6 months out and the 11th travels free.

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Since 2013Hosting travelers in China
National Tour Association memberThe Code Top Member 2026: we protect children in travel and tourism American Society of Travel Advisors member Nexion Travel Group independent affiliate Travel Leaders Network member Tourism Cares member
Why operators work with us

Your product, our ground

Net rates, your price

You buy at one net rate per person and set your own selling price. We publish one retail price everywhere and never sell below it, so your clients won't find the same trip cheaper from us.

Your name on the trip

Sell it under your own trip name. We send editable itineraries, photos and trip notes to brand as yours, and your clients see your name first.

A U.S. contract

You contract and pay in U.S. dollars with a U.S. company, and plan with people who speak your language. We work with licensed Chinese inbound operators on the ground, so you never chase a supplier across time zones.

Your clients stay yours, our partners stay ours

We never market to your clients, during their trip or after it. If one contacts us directly, we send them back to you, and that booking and every future one stays yours. In return, you book our guides, drivers, hotels and partners in China through us, not around us. Both promises are in the partner agreement.

Groups of 2 to 30, and the 11th travels free

Each group travels privately in a vehicle sized to it. Book 10 or more paying travelers at least 6 months out and the 11th place is free (one free place for every 10 who pay).

A ground team you can reach

A decade plus in Yunnan with vetted guides, drivers and boutique stays, and bilingual, hands-on care every day your clients travel.

How it works

From first call to first departure

Request the kitTell us about your company and the travelers you send.
VerificationNTA members and companies we can confirm get the net rate sheet on approval. Otherwise we start with a 20-minute call.
Partner agreementA short agreement covering net rate confidentiality, protection for your clients and for our partners in China, and payment and cancellation terms.
QuoteSend the group size and dates. Within 24 hours you have a firm net quote and an itinerary ready to brand.
TravelWe run the ground with licensed operators and English-speaking guides, and stay in touch every day.

The 11th place free (one for every 10 who pay) when the group is booked at least 6 months before departure.

Guaranteed departures 2027 and 2028

Two routes, Beijing to Yunnan

11 days each, in through Beijing (PEK) and out through Kunming (KMG). Departures every month except June to August and Lunar New Year. Summer groups are possible on request, with peak-season pricing and rainy-season planning.

Rows of Terracotta Warriors in Pit 1, Xi'an
Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0

Forbidden City to Jade Dragon

Terracotta Warriors, pandas and snow peaks by bullet train.

Route
Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Lijiang, Dali, Kunming
Retail
From $4,629 per person, twin share
Best season
Oct 23 and Nov 13, 2027; Oct 21 and Nov 11, 2028
The Great Wall winding over green ridges at Jinshanling
Photo: Vincent Ndaku, CC BY-SA 3.0

Great Wall to Ancient Terraces

Rice terraces, Stone Forest and old towns at an easier pace.

Route
Beijing, Kunming, Mi'le, Yuanyang, Jianshui, Kunming
Retail
From $4,439 per person, twin share
Best season
Feb 27 and Mar 6, 2027; Feb 19 and Mar 4, 2028

Included

  • All transport inside China: flights, bullet trains and private vehicles
  • Hotels every night
  • Meals as listed day by day
  • Licensed English-speaking guides
  • Scheduled activities and entry fees
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers

Not included

  • International airfare
  • Travel insurance (strongly encouraged; arranged with your clients through your own insurance partners)
  • Alcohol
  • Extra activities
  • Souvenirs

Net rates for every 2027 and 2028 date and the full day by day are in the operator kit. Want a route of your own? We build custom group programs and private charters for your clients.

What your clients will say

Travelers on our trips

"More than a taste of China."

The team at Harmony Bridge arranged for tours from local university professors and students through outdoor markets, where we tasted the plethora of fruits, meats and mushrooms. We also had a meaningful demonstration by local college students on the heritage and presentation of tea.

MichelleTexas

"We had no idea how welcoming the people would be."

Our personal tour guide helped us to explore hidden villages and engage with local traditions. We hope to return someday and do another tour with Harmony Bridge.

LoisTexas
Paul

"Warm and inviting."

Harmony Bridge unveiled the marvelous countryside and gave me the chance to take many breathtaking pictures. The people of Yunnan were warm and inviting. We came home with a real appreciation for China's heritage and hospitality.

PaulTexas
Janice

"Now, I get it."

I thought they were crazy to move halfway across the world with all my grandkids, but then I visited Yunnan with Harmony Bridge Travel. The people, the landscapes, the magic of stepping into a completely different world. If you have the chance to go, don't hesitate. Just go!

JaniceTexas
Hunter

"I loved every bite!"

Thanks to Harmony Bridge, we discovered Yunnan's best-kept secrets. As a young kid, climbing Snow Mountain was amazing. The people were so nice and friendly, and the food was the best.

HunterTexas
Nell

"No surprises."

They took into consideration the kind of places we would be interested in and the amount of walking we would want to do. Everything was included in the original pricing.

NellTexas
Carol

"A side of China I didn't know existed."

The cultural exchanges were meaningful, and our guides provided outstanding food experiences.

CarolMichigan
Morgan

"They make sure you don't miss a thing."

China is not easy to get around so it was amazing to have a team to take us to experience the best spots.

MorganIllinois
Sandeep

"Very thoughtful."

I really enjoyed this trip. Bobby and Nina are very thoughtful.

SandeepIndia
Giang

"The best tour guide."

Nina was the best tour guide for our group. The hotels were great.

GiangVietnam
Bobby Robbins, founder of Harmony Bridge Travel
Who you'll work with

Bobby Robbins, Founder and Executive Director

Bobby and his wife Vanessa founded Harmony Bridge in 2013 and have spent a decade plus in Yunnan. He holds an M.S. in International Sustainable Tourism and was Asia Sustainable Travel's first Changemaker honoree from Mainland China. Bobby is your direct contact from the first quote.

Harmony Bridge USA, LLC is an independent affiliate of Nexion Travel Group and a member of NTA, ASTA, Tourism Cares and GSTC, and a Top Member of The Code.

Operator questions

What operators ask us

For tour operators

How do net rates work?

You get one net rate per person, twin share, covering everything listed as included. You set your own selling price. We publish one retail price everywhere and never sell below it.

Who gets the net rate sheet?

NTA members and operators we can verify get it when we approve the kit request, marked confidential and prepared for your company. If we can't verify your business from the form, we'll set up a 20-minute call first.

What if my client contacts you directly?

Your client stays your client. If someone tells us they're traveling with you, or we learn they found us through you, we send them back to you and the booking stays yours.

Can you build a custom program or charter?

Yes. Tell us the group, the dates and the purpose, and we'll design a private program around it, for 2 to 30 travelers.

Working with us

Who is Harmony Bridge, and who runs the trips on the ground?

Harmony Bridge USA, LLC is a Texas company and an independent affiliate of Nexion Travel Group. Our family has lived in Yunnan for a decade plus. On the ground, licensed Chinese inbound tour operators provide vehicles, hotels, guides and tickets, and our own bilingual team looks after your travelers every day of the trip.

Are your partners in China licensed?

Yes. We only contract licensed Chinese inbound tour operators. We check their business licenses, inbound permits, vehicle and driver insurance and guide credentials before they handle any of our travelers, and they train on our child protection and safety standards.

Do I contract with a U.S. company?

Yes. You sign with Harmony Bridge USA, LLC, under U.S. law, and you pay in U.S. dollars. You plan with people who speak your language and work your business hours as well as China's.

Do I need to sign anything?

Yes, a short partner agreement before your first booking at net. It covers net rate confidentiality, client protection both ways, and payment and cancellation terms. It comes with the kit.

Rates, commission and payments

What is the payment schedule?

A 25% deposit, with a minimum of $500 per person, confirms the booking, and the balance is due 60 days before departure. Larger group programs may have staged payments, set out in your quote and partner agreement.

How does the free 11th place work?

Book 10 or more paying travelers at least 6 months before departure and the 11th place is free (one free place for every 10 who pay). The free place is land only, twin share, with any single supplement charged, and it doesn't combine with other discounts.

What does the client pay in card fees?

Card and bank transaction fees aren't refundable. Today they are about 2.9% plus $0.30 per card payment and 0.8%, capped at $5, per ACH bank payment, so ACH is the better choice for group payments.

Trips and groups

What's the difference between a guaranteed departure and a private program?

Guaranteed departures run on set dates and go ahead with just 2 travelers, at one price per person whatever the group size. Private programs run on any date for 2 to 30 travelers, built around your group's interests, pace and purpose.

Is there a group minimum?

No real minimum. Guaranteed departures run with 2, and private programs start at 2. Groups of 8 to 30 work well for churches, schools, alumni groups and nonprofits. Every group travels privately, in a vehicle sized to it.

Can I sell under my own brand?

Yes. Give the trip your own name. We provide editable itineraries, photos and trip notes, and your clients see your name first.

Do you book international flights?

No, flights are yours or your clients' to book, so you keep control of air and any air commission. We tell you which airports to use and check flight times fit the itinerary and, for guaranteed departures, the 240-hour visa-free stay.

Which trips work with the 240-hour visa-free stay?

Both guaranteed departures do. Travelers fly in to Beijing and out of Kunming to a third country or region, such as Bangkok, Singapore or Hong Kong, within 240 hours, so most U.S. and Canadian passport holders need no visa. Some private journeys go to places outside the visa-free areas or run longer, and those need a regular tourist visa. Tibet also needs a special travel permit. We tell you which applies before you book and help your clients with any visa or permit.

Protection and support

Will you contact my clients?

Never for sales. Your clients stay yours, during the trip and after it. If one contacts us directly, we send them back to you and the booking stays yours. We never add your clients to our marketing.

What happens if something goes wrong during the trip?

The guide is with the group every day, and our bilingual team is reachable around the clock. We handle the situation on the ground, keep you informed, and work with your clients' insurer if they need to claim. You'll hear from us quickly, not after the trip.

What about travel insurance?

We strongly recommend every traveler carries cover for medical care, evacuation and cancellation. If you already offer a plan, such as one through your NTA or host agency, use it. We're happy to share what our travelers usually buy.

What if a client cancels?

Our standard terms: more than 60 days out, a 100% refund less card or bank fees; 60 to 30 days, payments become credit toward any departure within 24 months; inside 30 days, payments aren't refundable, but the place can pass to someone else up to 15 days before departure. Group programs follow the terms in your partner agreement.

Selling and growing

How fast can I get a quote?

Within 24 hours of a complete request (dates, group size and rooming), with an itinerary ready for your brand.

What marketing support do you give?

White-label itineraries in Word and PDF, trip copy you can paste, social posts, and photos you're allowed to use. Approved partners get everything in our partner portal, and we're glad to join a client evening or webinar by video.

Do you offer FAM trips?

We host small familiarization trips for partners who are actively selling China. Ask us about upcoming dates.

How do you handle child protection and sustainability?

We are a The Code Top Member for 2026 and our partners in China train on child protection every year. We don't offer orphanage visits, elephant rides or animal shows, and we work with family-run inns, local guides and village hosts who are paid fairly. See our child protection policy and sustainability page.

How do I get started?

Request the trade kit on this page. We approve requests from verified operators and advisors, usually within 24 hours, and send the rate sheet, itineraries and partner agreement. Or book a call with Bobby.

More answers on our FAQ page, or ask Bobby directly.

Operator kit

Get net rates and the 2027 to 2028 dates

Tell us about your company and we'll send the operator kit. We check each request by hand so net rates only go to the trade, and you'll hear from Bobby within 24 hours.

  • Net rate sheet for verified operators
  • Editable itineraries and photos to brand as yours
  • Every 2027 and 2028 date, day by day
  • The partner agreement and booking terms
  • Book 10, the 11th travels free (6 months out)

Rather talk first? Book a call with Bobby.