Debunked: 4 Myths About Traveling to Tibet That Just Aren’t True

All photos by WildChina traveler Mar Pages Whether you want to experience enlightenment, see awe-inspiring landscapes, or explore one of the tallest mountain ranges...

Destinations, Tibet

August 21, 2019

A Decade Down: Mei Zhang Named a Travel + Leisure A-List Travel Advisor, 10 Years Running

Once again, we are beyond excited to announce that our founder, Mei Zhang, has made it onto Travel + Leisure’s A-List of travel advisors, for...

In the NewsTravel + Leisure, A-List, Mei Zhang

August 13, 2019

The Three Most Overrated China Travel Experiences

Originally posted on Caixin Global On January 3, 2019, the U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory cautioning people to be more vigilant when traveling...

Mei's AdviceLijiang, Travel in China, Giant Panda, Yangtze River Cruise

August 9, 2019

Seven-Tenths Tea, Three-Tenths Friendship: Culture and Tea in China

The history of tea is almost as long as the history of China itself. Given that the Middle Kingdom is one of the oldest civilizations...

Destinations, Yunnan, China

August 2, 2019

From Gentle Simmer to Rolling Boil – The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of Pu’er Tea

While Helen of Troy was the face that launched a thousand ships, pu’er tea was the beverage that paved the ancient Tea Horse Road. Fifteen...

Destinations, Yunnan, China

July 31, 2019

Why You Should Still Travel to China Amid the Trade War

Originally posted on Caixin Global A few weeks back, I took my daughters back to China to visit their grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins —...

In the News, Mei's Advice

July 30, 2019

Why You Should Still Travel to China Amid Trade War

Tourists take photos among flowers in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province on March 31. Photo: IC Photo A few weeks back, I took my daughters back to...

WildChina, Insider Tips, Mei's Advice, Caixintrade war, USA and china

July 24, 2019

4 Best Lhasa Hotels

As the capital of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, Lhasa sits high above the clouds, perched along the edge of the Himalayas. A city filled to...

Have You Eaten: Black Sesame Kitchen

As part of our ‘Have You Eaten?’ series, we share our latest foodie-finds that showcase another unique culinary experience on offer in China. This week,...

Foodie Finds, Beijing

July 8, 2019

What is the Duke of Edinburgh International Award?

What’s the Award all about? And what are the opportunities for Adventurous Journeys and Residential Projects in China? The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is a...

Education Travel

June 27, 2019

The Hidden Gems of China’s ‘Dalifornia’

Originally posted on Caixin Global WildChina’s founder, Zhang Mei, a native of Southwest China’s Yunnan province and author of “Travels Through Dali With a Leg of Ham,” shares...

Mei's Advice