2019The beautiful journey continues
Over 50 cities in China, Southeast Asia and North Asia have China Highlights offices or contracted partners; over 120 staff serve at the Guilin headquarters: among them 27 have served over 10 years, as well we have staff from England, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Russia and the US.
2018Our service extended to India
More contacts and stronger relationship has been built in the Indian region. Asia Highlights is able to provide private service in India and its neighboring countries.
2017 Provide travel service in Japan
Asia Highlights sent its first group to Japan in early 2017. After that Japan has become a steadily growing popular destination.
2016Asia Highlights is born
The company launched its website www.asiahighlights.com along with the Asia Highlights Team, providing personalized tailor-made travel services in Southeast Asia – Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
2015China Highlights becomes independent
China Highlights International Travel Service Co. Ltd is born and is no longer a department of CITS Guilin. The company becomes the largest China-based travel agent for foreign customers, serving over 10,000 satisfied custmers each year (45,000 in 2015).
2014 Recommended by international media
BBC Travel, USA Today, Viator, and About.com recommend China Highlights as the company grows.
2013China Train Tickets Booking App is released
We release China Train Tickets Booking App in English, helping travelers book their train tickets in China. We launche the policy "Absolutely No Shopping, No Detours, No Factories", making it the first Chinese travel company to purge "commission tours".
2012Certificate of Excellence award from TA
We receive our first Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor. China Highlights is the first Chinese travel company listed on TripAdvisor and we have over 1,000 positive reviews.
2011Expansion to Russian and Italian markets
China Highlights continues to expand to Russia and Italy, with the launch of its Russian website www.chinahighlights.ru and Italian website www.viaggio-in-china.it.
2010CNN recommends
CNN recommends us in its article. Our mother company CITS celebrates its 50th anniversary.
2009Expansion to Spanish markets
We launch the Spanish website (www.viaje-a-china.com). NBA star Andrew Bynum visits Guilin with China Highlights.
2008 Expansions to French markets
The French website www.voyageschine.com goes online. Service Values and Vision of China Highlights are settled.
2007Paypal Awards
We win Paypal Awards. China Highlights becomes the biggest Paypal client in China's travel market. We begin to support a local volunteer association. The Prime Minister of Nepal travels with China Highlights.
2006Customer Care Team established
The Customer Care Team is officially established, to guarantee high-level service.
2004A third update to the English website
A third, updated, version of the English website goes online.
2003Expansion to German and Japanese markets
China Highlights expands into German and Japanese markets by launching its German website (www.chinarundreisen.com) and Japanese website (www.arachina.com).
2002The English website's first upgrade
The website receives its first upgrade, greatly improving usability. A Customer Service section is added and the Hotel-Reservation business starts.
1998China Highlights is born
Victor Shu, founder and CEO, launches the China Highlights English website (www.chinahighlights.com), as part of CITS Guilin. It is one of the first travel websites in China, specializing in tailor-made tours to China. An Israeli becomes the first website customer.
Why Travel with Asia Highlights
- Tailor-made experience: All of your ideas/needs will be carefully considered to create your ideal trip.
- Worry-free planning: Every step of your trip, you will be looked after by your 1:1 travel consultant based in Asia.
- No-risk booking: We refund as much as we can and adapt flexibly to unexpected changes.