Legends of Hangzhou’s West Lake

Along the banks of Hangzhou’s UNESCO world heritage site, the West Lake, are real-life landmarks from ancient stories and legends: a heavenly phoenix’s mountain sits on the lake’s southern edge, overlooking a towering pagoda of...

DestinationsHangzhou, Yangtze River Delta

Man looking after cattle on the Tibetan plateau

April 20, 2016

The China Hiking Havens Few Outsiders Know About

In the western regions of China, unbeknownst to most travellers, are some of the world’s most spectacular places for hiking and exploration. Many of these areas are so awe-inspiring that they hold a special religious significance among local people....

DestinationsSichuan, Nature & Wildlife, Active, Yunnan, Tibet, Hiking in China, hiking in Yunnan, Kailash

Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

April 20, 2016

A Walking Holiday Along China’s Most-Beloved Trails

It’s time to slow down and experience China’s natural wonders on foot. An active walking holiday through fog-shrouded mountains or bamboo-forested karst terrain will reveal the natural settings of one of the world’s most ancient cultures. Here are some...

DestinationsZhangjiajie, Guilin, Active, Yellow Mountain, Great wall of China, Expedition, Beyond the Great Wall

April 19, 2016

These World Heritage Day Sites Just Bumped China to The Top of Your Bucket List

Happy World Heritage Day! Other than the famed Forbidden City and Great Wall, how many of China’s 48 World Heritage sites come to mind? Here are some of the hidden gems on the list that...

DestinationsSichuan, Yunnan, Xinjiang, Fujian

April 14, 2016

How to Get a Kick out of Your Family China Adventure

Experiencing China’s history and culture as a family doesn’t have to be a chore. Instead, set out on a family adventure that will enrich your kids’ understanding of the world and leave them saying “Whoa!...

DestinationsNature & Wildlife, Family, shaolin, Family Travel

April 5, 2016

What You Can’t Miss on Your First Trip to Tibet

Explore the best of Tibet with our short guide to the region. Below are our choices for the most awe-inspiring sights, unique cultural escapes, and some WildChina extras for the traveler seeking to journey even...

Tibet, DestinationsTibet, First-timers, Sera Monastery, Potala Palace, Tibetan Plateau

April 1, 2016

Amankora Bhutan: Retreat into the Valleys of a Forgotten Kingdom

The Amankora Bhutan is one of the world’s most isolated luxury accommodations. Take a closer look with us at each of the five beautiful retreats along the Amankora circuit.

Destinations, BhutanArt & Architechture, Aman, Bhutan

March 17, 2016

Top 5 China Experiences – For the First Time Visitor

If it’s your first time to China, it can be hard to even know where to start. China is a big, complex country with so much to see and so much to do. It’s hard...

DestinationsFirst-timers, Great wall of China, pandas, Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Forbidden City, Guilin

March 14, 2016

5 (Alternative) ‘Must-Sees’ In Shanghai

Once a modest fishing village, today Shanghai is a metropolis. Glamor and grace reminiscent of the 1920’s still dance together through art deco neighborhoods while the glass towers of Pudong soar ever skyward. Shanghai is a symbolic balance...

ShanghaiYangtze River Delta, Shanghai

March 3, 2016

Lonely Planet Co-founder, Tony Wheeler: On His New Book and the World’s Most Overlooked Destinations

This year, we’re very excited to have Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet as a judge for our WildChina Explorer Grant competition. We sat down Tony Wheeler to find out why he’s always loved exploring...

DestinationsLonely Planet, WildChina Explorer Grant, WildChina Explorer Grant 2016

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