For creators
Make China travel stories with LocalKey
Pitch us a story idea. When it fits, we host part of your trip, with a private driver, a local guide and on-trip support, in exchange for content we agree on together. Everything is in writing before you travel.
How collaboration works
An exchange of services, agreed in writing
Send your pitch
Your channels, your audience and the story you want to tell.
We review it
We look at audience fit and content quality first. Follower count matters less.
We agree terms in writing
What we host (for example a private driver and local guide), your deliverables, usage rights and timing, all agreed before the trip.
You travel and publish
You create the agreed content and disclose the partnership clearly.
A recent example: a creator pitched us, and we hosted a one-day private car and local guide in a Chinese city in exchange for a set of Instagram Reels.
We don't offer free trips on request. Each collaboration is agreed case by case, and not every pitch will be a fit.
Travel the way our travellers do
On a hosted trip you use the same LocalKey service our travellers get, so your content shows the real thing.
The LocalKey app
Your live trip itinerary in one place: times, meeting points, driver and guide details.
24/7 on-trip support
Our team is reachable at any hour while you travel, as it is for every traveller.
What we look for
Travel, culture, food or outdoor focus
Creators whose audience travels internationally, or plans to.
Original photo and video
Your own shooting and editing, made for your channels.
Honest storytelling
Real experiences, including the practical parts of travelling in China.
Clear disclosure
Partnerships labelled in line with your platform's rules.
Questions creators ask
Anything else? Email service@localkeytravel.com.
Is there a minimum follower count?
No fixed minimum. Audience fit and content quality matter more to us than follower numbers.
Which platforms do you work with?
Any platform where you publish original travel content, for example Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or your own blog. Tell us where your audience is.
Do you pay creator fees?
Collaborations are an exchange of services; we don't pay cash fees at this stage.
What content do you usually ask for?
Typically Reels, TikTok or YouTube videos and photo posts. The exact deliverables are agreed for each pitch.
Who owns the content?
You do. How LocalKey may use it, where and for how long, is agreed in writing before the trip.
Creator pitch
Pitch a collaboration
Show us your work and the story you have in mind. Our team reviews every pitch personally.
- We review your channels and idea.
- If it fits, we reply to discuss the details.
- Terms are agreed in writing before you travel.
We reply within 1 business day.