Reading China: Book Recommendations from Mei Zhang and the WildChina Team

From modern working life in Beijing to Yunnan’s food and regional history, these China Book Recommendations from Mei Zhang and the WildChina team add context to the journey.

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August 13, 2026

Beyond the Silk Road: Hiking the Ancient Trails That Connected China

The Silk Road is only part of China’s story. From stone paths connecting mountain villages to routes once used by tea caravans, discover the ancient trails that hikers can still follow across China today.

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July 25, 2026

Art in Beijing: Creative Campuses

Art in Beijing extends far beyond its museums and galleries. At graduation exhibitions, visitors can explore installations, fashion, film, and digital works that reveal what China’s next generation of artists is thinking.

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July 14, 2026

How Shanghai Is Opening New Doors to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Herbal gelato, hands-on food therapy and pulse-led cocktails are bringing Traditional Chinese Medicine into Shanghai’s contemporary social spaces, offering curious visitors an accessible way to explore its ideas.

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June 29, 2026

Everyday Etiquette in China

The smallest gestures often leave the biggest impression. Discover the everyday etiquette that brings extra meaning to meals, conversations, and cultural experiences across China.

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June 21, 2026

Beyond the Boutique: 4 Unexpected Luxury Experiences in Shanghai

Channeling the romance of 1920s salons in a Prada-restored mansion, and taking the form of a monumental ship in a Louis Vuitton flagship, the city's fashion houses are turning historic public spaces into cultural destinations.

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June 12, 2026

More Than Spice: Food in Chongqing

Beyond the spice, food in Chongqing tells the story of the city itself. Follow our team from a neighborhood noodle shops to a former bomb shelter to discover a deeper taste of China's mountain metropolis.

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June 3, 2026

Designed in China: Local Children’s Brands

Explore local children’s brands designed in China, where creativity, playful design, and everyday practicality come together in clothing, toys, and collectibles.