China is both safe and friendly. There are virtually no restrictions on where visitors can go. Major credit cards are accepted practically everywhere. If you can not live without Starbuck's or MacDonald's, you will not go hungry.

Purple Dragon offers all-inclusive travel programs and unique side trips designed to help first-time visitors get acquainted with incredible China. Creating the the perfect adventure could not be easier! Our programs are all modular. Choose a destination and arrive any day. Add any extra sightseeing you like and your trip is tailor-made to suit your own schedule, tastes and budget. Your private tour includes personal guides, so you'll never be herded around on a bus with 40 strangers. Although we have already chosen the optimum amount of time to visit each place you can extend your stay in any of our destinations.

We currently offer programs in Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Hong Kong/Macau and Guilin and will soon add Yangtze River, Guangzhou and other fascinating destinations in China.

The emergence of a highly visible gay community in China over the last decade has been nothing less than astonishing. Homosexuality is no longer considered a mental disorder as it once was. Unlike much of the rest of Asia, "gay" is quickly becoming a lifestyle in addition to a behavior in urban areas. There are bars for both gay men and lesbians in all of the places we work in China. You can read extensive information and local listings for all of China in Utopia's Guide to China.

There is no bad time to visit China. This vast country has practically every climate, from desert to tundra. There are distinct seasons in all of the cities we offer. Beijing, Xian and Shanghai have cold winters and hot summers. "Off season" can be a remarkably beautiful and crowd-free time to visit.

A visa is required for citizens of most countries. Visas are not issued on arrival. We will give you plenty of help to prepare for your adventure, including detailed "Before You Go" information.