U.S. Travel Agency Offers Personalized China Trips

Loong Explorer China Travel provides local support for American travelers to China

Mar. 19, 2026 at 8:11am

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Qianlong (Chou) Qiu, a Mountville, Pennsylvania resident who studied at Millersville University, has founded Loong Explorer China Travel, a travel agency focused on helping U.S. travelers plan trips to China with direct, local support. The agency operates from an office in Millersville and offers small-group tours and customized travel to destinations across China.

Why it matters

Many Americans are interested in visiting China but find the logistics, language barriers, and visa requirements daunting. Loong Explorer aims to make travel to China more accessible by providing a local, U.S.-based agent to guide the entire process, from planning to on-the-ground support.

The details

Qiu launched Loong Explorer China Travel in September 2025 after graduating from Millersville University in 2017 and earning a master's degree from Temple University. The agency manages the entire travel process, including visa applications, flights, hotels, local transportation, and English-speaking guides. Trips are designed for small groups of fewer than ten travelers to destinations across China.

  • Qiu arrived in Lancaster County as an exchange student at Millersville University in 2014.
  • Qiu graduated from Millersville University in 2017.
  • Qiu earned a master's degree from Temple University.
  • Loong Explorer China Travel was launched in September 2025.

The players

Qianlong (Chou) Qiu

The founder of Loong Explorer China Travel, a Mountville, Pennsylvania resident who studied at Millersville University and later earned a master's degree from Temple University.

Loong Explorer China Travel

A travel agency focused on helping U.S. travelers plan trips to China with direct, local support, operating from an office in Millersville, Pennsylvania.

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What they’re saying

“Most people here are curious about China but don't know where to start. The visa, the language, the logistics. I went through that same feeling when I first came to the United States. I want to make it easier for people here to actually go.”

— Qianlong (Chou) Qiu, Founder, Loong Explorer China Travel

What’s next

Loong Explorer China Travel offers free 30-minute consultations in person or online by appointment Tuesday through Saturday. More information is available at loongexplorer.com.

The takeaway

By providing a local, U.S.-based agent to guide the entire travel process, Loong Explorer China Travel aims to make visiting China more accessible and less daunting for American travelers interested in exploring the country's rich culture and destinations.