WildBeijing Experience: Wine Tasting in Premier Vineyards

Uncover the “Napa Valley of the East” in Huailai, where world-class wineries like Canaan crafts bold reds and crisp whites against a backdrop of vine-covered hills and the distant Great Wall. Stroll through sun-drenched vineyards, explore rustic cellars, and savor award-winning wines shaped by the region’s golden terroir. A perfect blend of luxury, history, and breathtaking scenery for wine lovers and adventurers alike.

Nestled along the 40th parallel—the same golden latitude as Bordeaux and Tuscany—Huailai’s extraordinary terroir thrives between Beijing’s rugged western mountains and the Great Wall’s majestic silhouette. This region has earned its reputation as the “Napa Valley of the East” blessed with mineral-rich soils, a unique microclimate, and the perfect harmony of sunshine and rainfall. 

Winemaking here traces back over 1,200 years to imperial vineyards that supplied the Tang Dynasty court. Today, pioneering estates like Canaan Winery—ranked among the World’s 100 Best Vineyards—honor this legacy by crafting world-class wines that captivate the senses.

Immerse in the art of winemaking as you stroll through sun-drenched vineyards, explore atmospheric barrel cellars, and discover how Huailai’s vintners transform hand-harvested grapes into exquisite bottles. Savor bold, complex Cabernet Sauvignon, or velvety Merlot, while crisp Chardonnay and Riesling—elevated by the region’s cool nights—offer refreshing contrast. In the production area, the lively tang of fermenting grapes fills the air as you witness the alchemy behind their acclaimed Chapter and Verse series—a tribute to Tang Dynasty poetry, where tradition and innovation unite. 

A short scenic transfer brings you to Domaine Franco-Chinois, where Franco-Chinese collaboration blossoms in the vines. Run your gloved fingers along dew-kissed Marselan clusters during harvest season, and learn from the winemaker how this French varietal finds its perfect expression in Huailai’s dramatic diurnal shifts. Relish another tasting session amid sweeping mountain vistas, where the Great Wall’s silhouette occasionally graces the horizon. 

Whether you’re a seasoned oenophile or simply craving an elegant countryside escape, this experience unfolds the soul of China’s finest terroir—just beyond Beijing’s doorstep. Sip, savor, and surrender to the rhythm of the vines. 

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We’re on the ground with you

During the planning phase, our team of specialist travel advisors based in China will design every detail of your trip with you. When you’re on the ground, they will then orchestrate your entire journey, maintaining close contact with each of your guides throughout your trip to ensure you’re having the best journey possible. With offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu, and an expansive network of operational partners across the country, we are committed to ensuring that your journey is safe, reliable and comfortable from beginning to end. 

Your trip, your way

Flexibility is our highest-ranking complement. With over two decades of experience, we’ve run just about every type of journey you can imagine. No request is too strange, too extreme, or too exclusive. Our team regularly pulls off unprecedented logistical feats; nearly any time frame or budget is within our realm. No matter how you wish to experience China, we are here to bring that dream to life. 

We embody passion

WildChina’s guides are carefully handpicked for their knowledge and charisma, then meticulously trained to maintain our exceptional service standards. They are expert storytellers and passionate natives of the regions where they guide, having the perfect combination of local insights and service know-how to bring you seamless once-in-a- lifetime moments all across China. 

The little things, the big picture

We firmly believe that supporting local people and economies allows you to experience the soul of a destination, while also protecting and cultivating China’s cultures. From watching artisans’ hand–make shoes in Yunnan, to picking organic vegetables for dinner on a local farm in Fujian, our tours are designed to showcase and protect China’s heritage, both natural and human.