A Local’s Lanzhou: Between Mountains, Noodles, and the Yellow River

Discover Lanzhou through Linda — WildChina travel designer and local — as she reveals the city she’s proud to call home.

WildChina, Gansu, Lanzhou, Insider TipsLanzhou, Lanzhou Beef Noodles, Lanzhou Yellow River, WildChina Team

April 15, 2025

Silk Road Archaeological Sites Across Gansu

From the ancient Yulin Caves to the windswept ruins of Kharakhoto, these lesser-known sites provide a rare glimpse into the lives of merchants, monks, and travelers who once traversed this legendary route.

WildChina, GansuSilk Road, Adventure Travel China, Off the Beaten Path Travel in China, Archaeological Tours, Archaeology in China

February 5, 2025

Epic Road Trips through China

We navigate China’s diverse landscapes through the historic G312 and G108 highways, connecting cities, culture, and natural wonders.

WildChina, Gansu, Anhui, Sichuan, Ningxia, Shanxi, Henan, Chengdu, Beijing, Yunnan, Nanjing, Suzhou, Xi'an, KunmingRoad Trips Through China, Epic Road Trips, China Road Trips

December 12, 2024

Halal Food in China

Explore our guide for practical tips, must-try dishes, and the top destinations to enjoy delicious halal cuisine across the country.

Insider Tips, Gansu, Gastronomy, Ningxia, WildChina, Beijing, Shanghai, YunnanHalal Food in China, Halal Dining, Food

July 30, 2024

Where to Travel in China in Fall

As the scenery shifts and rich colors emerge, here’s WildChina's guide on where to travel in China in fall.

China, Gansu, Seasonal Travel Guides, WildChina, Beijing, Shanghai, Guizhou, YangshuoFall, Travel in China

aocheng Yading Scenic Area in Western Sichuan

April 23, 2024

Where to Travel in China in Summer

As the world starts planning for the holiday season, here's WildChina's guide on where to travel in China in summer.

China, Gansu, Sichuan, Seasonal Travel Guides, WildChina, Tibet, YunnanSummer, Travel in China

November 22, 2023

The Four Chinese Villages on UNWTO’s 2023 World’s Best List

These four Chinese villages made the cut for UNWTO's 2023 Best Tourism Villages List!

WildChina, Gansu, ChinaWildChina, Travel to China, UNWTO, Best Villages

January 18, 2022

Episode 18: Dunhuang & the Mogao Grottoes

For our eighteenth episode we chat with Dunhuang Academy Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Neil Schmid. As one of the world’s leading authorities on medieval Buddhism’s visual culture, Neil covers the importance and implications of the grotto art...

Podcast, Dunhuang, GansuGansu, Buddhism, buddhist art, Mogao Grottoes, Dunghuang, Mogao Caves, Archaeology in China

October 11, 2019

Gansu’s Mogao Caves: A Desert Sanctuary a Millennium in the Making

Originally posted on Caixin Global Buddhism came to China in many waves and through many routes. It brought not just a philosophy, but a cultural milieu of art, sculpture, festivals, and literature. Nowhere is the influence...

Destinations, Dunhuang, Mei's Advice, GansuGansu, Buddhism, Dunhuang, Silk Road, Travel in China

May 28, 2019

Unearthing China’s History One Site at a Time: An Archaeological Adventure With Dr. Ye Wa

For anyone curious about one of the world’s oldest civilizations and those who love learning about and experiencing history, we developed one of our new expert-led adventures through the living museum that is China just for you....

Xian, Gansu

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