Best way to first travel in China

I attended the 2017 spring semester in China, and it was one of the greatest experiences in my life so far. Of all the programs I looked into Where There Be Dragons seemed like the most immersive travel experience, and I was not wrong. The group travels with local contacts of the instructors, so you never feel like a tourist. After travelling with WTBD I feel capable to travel to China again on my own. I have contacts of my own and have grown close with the group of students and instructors. Thanks WTBD!