Sichuan China Travel Service (SCTS)
Sichuan China Travel Service (registered capital of RMB 120 million) was established on May 7, 1987. It serves as a standing council member of both the China Travel Service Group and the National Travel Association, and holds the position of vice-president unit in the Sichuan Province and Chengdu Travel Associations. It is one of the key travel agencies in Sichuan, Southwest China, holding the qualifications of a Category-A International Travel Service, a National Top 100 Travel Agency, and one of Chengdu’s Top 10 International Travel Agencies. Furthermore, it is one of the few international travel agencies authorized to handle outbound tourism (in 2011, there were 609 international travel agencies in Sichuan Province, but only 13 were qualified to operate outbound tours). It is also recognized as a Chengdu Excellent and Credible Travel Agency.
Sichuan China Travel Service is a state-owned enterprise affiliated with the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the Sichuan Provincial People’s Government. It is legally authorized to operate inbound, outbound (with the aforementioned outbound qualification), and domestic travel businesses. The company has fully deposited the required RMB 1.9 million Quality Guarantee Fund with the Provincial Tourism Bureau.
With assets close to RMB 20 million and modern office premises covering over 4,000 square meters, it was the earliest international travel agency in Sichuan to exclusively operate tours to Hong Kong and Macau and to specialize in handling Taiwan family visit tours. It also serves as the general agent for Thailand inbound tourism in the Chengdu region, enjoying a strong reputation and widespread recognition both domestically and internationally. The agency has established solid cooperative relationships with over 100 travel agencies in Asian countries and regions, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.
We are dedicated to providing tourists with comprehensive services encompassing dining, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. We also handle related businesses such as travel consultation, passport and visa procedures, and international and domestic flight tickets.
Our Story & Heritage
A Travel Legacy Originating in 1949
The China Travel Service (CTS) was founded in November 1949 as New China’s first travel agency, originally named the “Overseas Chinese Travel Service.” In 1974, following a proposal by Premier Zhou Enlai, it adopted the name “China Travel Service Headquarters” while retaining its original title.Over five decades of pioneering development, CTS achieved numerous industry firsts: it was the first to host foreign tourists, the first to receive compatriots from Taiwan, the first to operate “Hong Kong and Macau Tours” for mainland citizens, and the first to pilot travel to Southeast Asia for Chinese citizens. Its innovative products have become iconic brands within the industry.
The “CTS” brand has been recognized as a “Famous Trademark” in China and uniquely honored twice (2002 & 2004) with the “China’s Best Outbound Travel Agency” award by Travel Weekly, cementing its status as a deeply trusted national brand. The headquarters has grown into a comprehensive international travel service group handling inbound, outbound, and domestic tourism, and holds memberships in authoritative organizations such as the China Association of Travel Services and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
SCTS – The Flagship in Southwest China
Sichuan China Travel Service (SCTS) stands as the key flagship of this esteemed travel group in Southwest China. Since our establishment on May 7, 1987, we have carried forward the brand reputation, professional standards, and global network of CTS.Originally under the provincial foreign affairs system, SCTS was transferred in December 2021 as part of Sichuan’s state-owned enterprise reform to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sichuan Energy Investment Group. This transition has infused new vitality into our operations, and backed by the robust resources of the Energy Investment Group, we are embarking on a new chapter of integrated development.
As a standing council member of both the China Travel Service Group and the National Travel Association, and a vice-president unit of the Sichuan Province and Chengdu Travel Associations, we serve a dual role: we are both the premier local extension of a national brand and a core driving force in the regional tourism industry.
Our Scale & Commitment
Building on this legacy, we have established a solid operational foundation. Our company boasts a professional team of guides and tour leaders proficient in languages including English, Japanese, German, French, and Thai, as well as various Chinese dialects. We host over 320,000 Chinese and international travelers annually, with annual revenue reaching 3 billion RMB.The trust placed in us stems from our meticulous attention to every detail—from our fully deposited Quality Guarantee Fund to our comprehensive travel services covering dining, accommodation, transportation, touring, shopping, and entertainment, as well as professional assistance with visas and ticketing. We are dedicated to translating the credibility of a national brand into a reliable and thoughtful travel experience right by your side.
Our Credentials & Honors
This curated collection transcends mere formal recognition; it is the tangible archive of our credibility, forged and refined through decades of dedicated service. Each certification, accolade, and strategic alliance presented here stands as a foundational pillar of our enterprise—meticulously earned, rigorously audited, and diligently upheld as a non-negotiable standard of our conduct.
These emblems of trust represent our binding commitment to operate at the pinnacle of both national and global tourism benchmarks. They attest to our unwavering financial integrity, safeguarded by substantial guarantees, and to our proactive role in steering the industry towards ever-higher levels of excellence through leadership in key professional bodies.
Far from being static relics of past accomplishments, these are active, living testaments to our ongoing pledge—a pledge to our clients for unparalleled service, to our partners for steadfast collaboration, and to the broader travel sector for sustainable and innovative practices. They form the essential bedrock upon which your confidence in us rests, ensuring that every facet of your journey is designed and executed with proven authority and a legacy of impeccable trust.
Browse the selections to the right to examine the official endorsements that crystallize our promise to deliver exceptional, seamless, and deeply engaging travel experiences.
Our Team in Action
