My Uncle and Aunt just got back from their second trip to China and found that their local China tour travel agent got them the best deal. They have gone to China before and booked online. This time they went to some travel agent near their home and got a better deal. They found that because this China tour travel agent had been to China before, he could set them up with a great deal and allow them to see things they missed the first time. They didn't want to do much of what the other tours were offering because they had seen most of it before. They got a custom trip from this China tour travel agent and got a better deal. If you are thinking of going to China , find a local agent to guide you. You may save money, especially if they can help you based on first-hand knowledge of the country and sites. I know this seems like old school ways to travel, but when going to a country like China, it may be best to count on a China tour travel agent that knows what is worth your time and money. Good Luck!