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InHe was born in 2019

InHe 盈荷 was established in 2019, named as InHe 映荷 at that time. We first grew through long-term international cultural exchange projects, operating very much like a non-profit cultural initiative rather than a business. From day one, a strong sense of social responsibility, a wish to give back to society, and a desire to build real understanding between people have been at the heart of what we do.

From the very beginning, cultural exchange and public-good work have been our core purpose, not a side project. Over the years, we have organized and participated in various charity and community activities — from education-related programs to local cultural projects — always trying to use our skills, our networks, and our time to support the communities we work with. InHe was created not only to “do travel”, but to create value and return it to society in a meaningful way.

In May 2023, we formally adopted the name InHe 盈荷 and began to operate as a China travel company — but travel is our vehicle, not our end point.

Our core has not changed: we are not only a travel company, but a culturally driven team with a long-standing sense of social responsibility.

For us,
China travel is the ride.
Cultural exchange is the turbo.

Through in-depth journeys and curated cultural exchange activities, we help people from around the world gain a more real and nuanced understanding of China. At the same time, we create chances for Chinese participants to meet the world through equal and open dialogue, widening horizons on both sides.

Since late 2024, we have also launched our InHe Interview Channel. In this bilingual space, we talk with people from many different countries and backgrounds, all circling around one core theme: the power of communication. We explore how stories are told, how misunderstandings arise, and how honest conversation can soften prejudice, deepen empathy, and build bridges between cultures.

We believe that travel is a shared joy and a shared language for people across the world. When we travel, we are relaxed, curious, and open — it is the best moment to ask deeper questions, to see from another perspective, and to gently challenge our own assumptions. Through journeys and conversations woven together, we not only open our horizons outward, but also light up something inward: inviting personal reflection, inner growth, and a quieter sense of spiritual and emotional maturity.

InHe 盈荷 uses the business of China travel to support and amplify cultural exchange and public-good work — so that every trip carries not only people and luggage, but also stories, understanding, and respect. In small, steady ways, we hope these journeys and dialogues can help humanize peace and love in the world, one real encounter at a time.

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Why the Name InHe?

Our name InHe 盈荷 grows from our original brand InHe 映荷, in use since 2019. We kept “He 荷” – lotus leaf – at the core, but changed “Ying / In 映” (“to reflect, to mirror”) into “Ying / In 盈” (“to be full, to grow, to brim with life” — rendered as “In” in English so it stays short, memorable, and can also be read as “in harmony”).

In the language of the Five Elements, 五行 (wǔxíng), travel itself belongs to the element of water 水 – it is fluid, mobile, always moving between places. Culture and education belong to the element of wood 木 – like a tree, they take root slowly, grow year by year, and give structure to a community. For us, 盈 / In is the “water” of international travel — streams of people and stories flowing across borders — while 荷 / He is the “wood” of culture and education, taking root and branching out in real schools, villages, and cities. Water nourishes wood: the more the world flows through China, the more living, growing cultural exchange we can create.

There is another layer hidden in He . Lotus leaves usually blossom around May, which corresponds to “Xiaoman 小满”, the eighth of China’s 24 solar terms, marking early summer. 小满 (xiǎomǎn) literally means “small fullness” – vibrant and hopeful, but not yet overflowing. This mirrors how InHe 盈荷 understands growth: energetic, positive, and sustainable, always leaving some space to breathe, to adjust, and to keep learning.In Chinese, we say:
“将满未满,物至于此,小得盈满。”
Right before something reaches its absolute peak, it pauses at a state of gentle fullness.We don’t pursue extreme, explosive success. We pursue long-term, balanced contribution – to travelers, to communities, and to partners.So we like to say:
“不做红花,做一片绿荷池塘。”
We’d rather be a whole pond of green lotus leaves than a single showy red flower.We are not chasing one day of dazzling fame – “耀眼的一日红” – but a quiet, durable presence, like “盈荷满池塘” – a pond gently filled with lotus leaves, able to hold, support, and uplift many different journeys and stories.

That is what InHe 盈荷 means to us: In 盈 — flowing travel that brings the world in and out of China He — rooted culture and education that quietly carries, connects, and uplifts Together — a small, steady fullness that can keep growing without burning out.

MISSION

To build a global community through authentic China Travel and Cultural Exchange, helping people from all over the world connect, understand one another, and grow together.

VISON

A world where travel and cultural exchange reduce prejudice, deepen mutual understanding, and bring more peace and love.

VALUES

1. Compassion First
We lead with tolerance, understanding, and generosity of spirit.
2. The Marathon Mindset
We pursue long-term excellence with resilience, craft, and dedication.
3. Embrace Change
We stay flexible, try boldly, adapt quickly, and keep improving.
4. A Global, Inclusive Vision
We think far, act broadly, and welcome the world with openness.
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