Patriotism, Song and Dance

I am writing this blog from my room, watching the faint drops of rain drizzle down my window. Today is the last day of the Golden Week holiday, which has turned out not to be...

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October 6, 2009

Environmental Changes in Yunnan

Climate change often seems like an abstract concept to many of us. But as renowned China scholar Orville Schell writes in “The Thaw at the Roof of the World,” his recent New York Times op-ed,...

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October 1, 2009

Preparations for Golden Week

The last week has been a busy and exciting one at Changqing Reserve. Everyone has been preparing for the ‘Golden Week’ holiday – from the Director to the girls who work in the hotel where...

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September 25, 2009

Living and Working in Rural China

Hi, my name is Heather. I’m a 28 year old Australian currently living and working in rural China – and this is my first official blog entry (ever!). About a month ago now I had...

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September 22, 2009

Beijing Closures During Oct. Holiday

As Beijing continues to prepare for the 60th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China on Oct. 1 and the weeklong National Holiday, we are receiving new updates on closures during this period: – The Forbidden...

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September 19, 2009

Mini T-Rex Discovered in China, Named Raptorex

Discovery of a mini T-Rex called the Raptorex was recently announced, after being discovered in a lake bed in Inner Mongolia years ago. Perhaps this mini dinosaur, 1/100th of the size of the T-Rex, should...

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September 18, 2009

Travel + Leisure’s A-List Features Mei Zhang and WildChina

WildChina just found out that our founder Mei Zhang is included on Travel+Leisure’s list of the 129 Top Travel Agents in the world – congratulations Mei! Want to see the rest of the list? Check...

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September 16, 2009

More Beijing Site Closings This Week

Related to our recent post on Beijing road closings, there are quite a few changes with Beijing’s roads and sites leading up to the 60th Anniversary Parade for the People’s Republic of China. The...

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September 15, 2009

Where should you go if it’s your first and only trip to China?

I recommend a classic China itinerary for your first and only trip to China: 1) Beijing (3 days) – Imperial Chinese history 2) Xi’an (1 day) – Ancient Chinese history 3) Yunnan Province (7 days) – Colorful ethnic...

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September 11, 2009

Beijing Roads Closed for Parade Practice Saturday, September 12

The 60th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China on the October 1st National Holiday is rapidly approaching. In preparation for the major parade that will accompany the celebration, a lot of roads near the...

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