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Ethnic Minorities of China

How to Choose Between Xi’an and Chengdu

On your first trip to China visiting Beijing and Shanghai is a must. Ideally, we’d then recommend adding Xi’an and Chengdu to the mix. But if you’re pushed for time, how should you choose between these...
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Tibetan Buddhism Flags

Insider’s Guide to the Harbin Ice Festival

The city of Harbin, in northeast China, is well-known for its frosty weather come winter. Temperatures drop as low as  -40 °C (-40 °F) and thick snow covers the ground for months on end. But all...
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A camel resting in the Gobi Desert

Spice Up Your Life with Sichuan Travel

China’s Sichuan Province, also popularly written as Szechuan, is well-known for its notoriously spicy food. But it’s not just the cuisine that makes Sichuan a hot destination. The diversity of culture, history, and animal-life found in the...
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Fisherman in YangShuo

Why You Should Visit China’s Guizhou and Guangxi Provinces

First-time visitors to China may have only heard of first-tier cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. But fly a few hours south of the country’s capital and you’ll find a region of China very different to that you see on the...
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Fisherman in YangShuo

Beijing’s Best Markets & Shopping Districts

China’s capital often conjures to mind the ancient splendor of the Forbidden City and the modern might of contemporary China. But for local people, much of the real activity takes place at the city’s vibrant...
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Candles in a Buddhist temple

Holiday Wishlist: 10 Gifts for the China Travel Obsessed

‘Tis the season to fill those Santa sacks with gifts for all your friends and family. Here at WildChina, we love to get into the holiday spirit and celebrate Christmas with our team. (Our IT...
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Fisherman in YangShuo

What to Do in Gansu

Nestled between the high-altitude Tibetan and Loess plateaus, China’s Gansu Province has been making international headlines as one of Lonely Planet’s Best Destinations in Asia for 2017. This region of China, West of Beijing, was an...
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Buddhist sculpture and art

5 Must-sees in Jingdezhen

The storied city of Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province is known as the Porcelain Capital of China. In fact, the city has a history of making porcelain so well that people in the West simply named it “fine china” after...
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Imperial dragon patterns

How to Choose Between Shanghai and Hong Kong

If you’re looking for upscale glitz, colonial glamor, and sky-piercing buildings, two Chinese cities readily spring to mind: Shanghai and Hong Kong. Both cities are likely to appeal to a large set of visitors: from those seeking...
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Ethnic Minorities of China

The Best Second-Tier Cities in China to Visit

While they may be beyond the bright lights and popular sights of Beijing and Shanghai, a handful of second-tier cities in China pulse with unique character and flare; offering first-tier attractions, including the world’s largest...
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