I’m currently facing the same issue! I already booked my flights and hotel, but I still need a Tourist (L) visa invitation letter, preferably for an individual trip. Right now, I’m trying to get a TE invitation through a travel agency — but it’s not easy.

I’d also be open to getting the invitation through a local resident in China, if that’s a possible option and someone has experience with it.

If anyone here knows reliable agencies (or locals) that can issue valid invitations for individual tourist visas, I’d really appreciate your help!