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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

New WildChina Journey: China for Foodies

When returning from a trip to China one doesn't carry only the memory of the sights and sounds of a far-off land: a journey here is also an immersion in a world of exotic flavors...
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Eating tea with the Bulang people

One of our favorite things about getting off the beaten path in China is that no matter how well you think you may understand the country, there’s always a surprise waiting to prove you wrong. This was...
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Candles in a Buddhist temple

Yak cheese: An unexpected culinary surprise in China

On WildChina journeys in Tibet and Tibetan areas of Qinghai, Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, many of our clients experience foods and beverages made from yak meat and yak milk, including yak cheese, for the first...
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Slow Food Saturday: A green approach to food in Beijing

Is China becoming a ‘Fast Food Nation’? Just two decades ago, most people in China ate relatively low-fat meals and regularly rode their bicycles to get around. Obesity was extremely rare. Fast forward to today:...
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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

Travel Tip: Dining with Allergies in China

Dining in China is a fantastic experience for the palate, with a myriad of new flavors, textures, and aromas to enjoy. Don’t let allergy fears get in the way of enjoying Chinese cuisines. However, it...
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Hakka home cooking adventures in Guangdong, China

This is the third post by guest blogger Shanti Christensen. Méixiàn 梅县, Guangdong, China — I am fascinated by the diaspora of any people. Given the ease of mobility, we find ourselves in every country...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

Foshan, Part 2: Wine, culture, and unique easy recipes in Guangdong

This is the second post by guest blogger Shanti Christensen. Fóshān, Guǎngdōng (Foshan, Guangdong), CHINA — After a thrilling market experience, Qiūfán brings me to her apartment. Her apartment is a stark contrast to most...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

The thrill of a Guangdong farmer’s market!

This is the first post by guest blogger Shanti Christensen. Fóshān (佛山), CHINA — Every great meal begins with the fun adventure of grocery shopping. This may be tedious for some, but for me it’s...
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WildChina Twitter Live Q+A, Question 4: Sichuan’s Spicy Sauces

One of the joys of traveling to China certainly lies in the variety of food that travelers can consume here. From noodles to dumplings, soups to sautees, meat skewers to elaborate fish platters, sweet to...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

WildChina Twitter Live Q+A, Question 1: Staying Healthy While Dining in China

The WildChina Twitter Live Q+A question series is a collection of five questions either posed or inspired by WildChina’s Twitter Live Q+A session on Wednesday, November 11. If you have questions about China Travel, follow...
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