Do I need a permit to travel to Tibet?

Organizing your travel to Tibet can seem daunting. You might be wondering, “do I need a permit to travel to Tibet? And if so, which...

WildChina

April 6, 2017

Five Surreal Landscapes in China

Europe may have been the birthplace of Surrealism but China boasts more fantastical landscapes than the likes of surreal artist Salvador Dali could shake a paintbrush at....

Zhangjiajie

Man looking after cattle on the Tibetan plateau

March 30, 2017

Interview with Tony Wheeler, Founder of Lonely Planet

We are very excited to announce that Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet, will be joining our WildChina Explorer Grant 2017 judging panel. – Lonely Planet started...

WildChina Explorer Grant

March 29, 2017

Step Off the Beaten Path with TOMS

TOMS Shoes is famous throughout the world for their comfortable, stylish footwear, and their one-for-one giving philosophy – for every pair of shoes purchased, TOMS...

WildChina Explorer Grant

March 27, 2017

Are These the World’s Best Ham Sandwiches?

To a young Zhang Mei, the nutty aroma of sizzling ham always signaled a good meal. The salty, cured meat wasn’t a luxury her family...

Mei's Advice

March 24, 2017

Interview: Ryan LaBar, Ceramic Artist

Jingdezhen was the world’s undisputed capital of porcelain for nearly 2,000 years, yet it lay forgotten until the late twentieth century. Now, thanks to redevelopments and...

Jingdezhen

March 21, 2017

The Best Time to Travel to Bhutan

Famously known as ‘the happiest place on Earth,’ the tiny landlocked nation of Bhutan is a paradise of snowy mountains and glimmering Buddhist temples. Our on-the-ground...

Bhutan

March 16, 2017

5 Things You Should See and Do at Yading Nature Reserve

Yading Nature Reserve is one of the most breathtaking hiking and scenic areas of China. Here we’ll help you get to know and prepare for...

Insider Tips

March 16, 2017

The Top 5 Challenging Hikes in China

Feature image by Patrick He via Flickr Updated: September 16, 2019 When asking around among those who have hiked in China, they’ll tell you that...

Insider Tips

March 15, 2017

Mei Zhang’s Book Tour: Travels through Dali with a Leg of Ham

September 2016 saw the release of WildChina Founder, Mei Zhang’s first book Travels through Dali: with a Leg of Ham. Readers around the world are singing...

Mei's AdviceMei Zhang, Zhang Mei

March 10, 2017

We’re the Travel Partner for Gallery Weekend Beijing 2017

Galleries across Beijing, from 798 to Caochangdi, will open their doors to collectors and patrons from around the world for the inaugural Gallery Weekend Beijing. Kristof...

In the News

March 2, 2017