North China is Hit by Blizzard

This year’s transition from Autumn to winter is already turning out to be one of superlatives. This week, northern China experienced its heaviest snowfall in...

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Man looking after cattle on the Tibetan plateau

November 7, 2009

The Crested Ibis: A good news environmental story

As an environmentalist I feel as though I am continually reading and hearing ‘bad news’ environmental stories (particularly about China!), which over time can erode...

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November 5, 2009

Mei Zhang, Founder of WildChina, selected as Judge for 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

Mei Zhang, founder of WildChina, was recently named as a judge on the Finalist Selection Committee for the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The awards,...

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November 4, 2009

What are the similarities between a Chinese funeral and wedding?

“We sat around the table on stools, lunching on simple foods, stir-fried greens, meats and rice. Nainai had her bowl as well – placed by...

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November 3, 2009

WildChina Twitter Live Q+A: Answers for You, and Books for Children

Never been to China before? Don’t know where to start planning a trip? Maybe you’ve already been to China’s major cities and their respective attractions....

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November 2, 2009

Top places to visit if you travel to China for Modern Art

I had some Chinese friends over for dinner over the weekend and we were all lamenting the fact that we missed out buying a piece...

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October 30, 2009

Life in Huayang: From Seed to the Table

Upon reflection, as a ‘city girl, I guess I never thought much about where my food came from. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I...

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October 29, 2009

Beijing International Tourism Festival

This last weekend celebrated the 11th annual Beijing International Tourism festival. The festival featured regional drum performances and a parade of floats from each of...

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October 29, 2009

How can you save money when traveling to China with an iPhone?

I learned how expensive it is to use my Iphone in China, the hard way! When I landed at Beijing airport and turned on my...

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October 28, 2009

China’s Next Generation

I must be out of touch with China’s next generation. The son of a friend of mine called me up for some advice on career....

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October 28, 2009

Improving Local Practices in Southwest China, Part 3: Resource Management Techniques in Jiuzhaigou National Park

WildChina recently embarked on a series of initiatives to improve local practices in rural areas in southwest China. This is the final section of the...