Finding a Good Restaurant in China

Out of all the questions I’m asked about living in China, the most common is definitely “So, how’s the food?” In a word, delicious. From dumplings and noodles to spicy Sichuan and Hunan fare, there’s...

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June 4, 2009

Goodbye Kashgar Old Town

As we’ve all heard , Kashgar’s Old Town, a place of 2100 years’ history, is being destroyed. I’m sad to say that I witnessed this on a recent trip I lead through Xinjiang, probably one...

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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

June 4, 2009

Interview With Our Expert – National Geographic Photographer Michael Yamashita

This October, Michael Yamashita will lead a 9-day photography journey on the Silk Road. We caught up with Michael Yamashita to chat about photography tips, his passion for the Silk Road, and the lessons he...

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May 26, 2009

Tips for Avoiding Altitude Sickness

In Tibet, “the Roof of the World”, Lhasa is one of the most beautiful cities on earth. At an elevation of 3,650 meters above sea level (11,975 feet), it’s also one of the highest. Ihave...

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May 21, 2009

What We’re Reading: Countdown to the 2010 Shanghai Expo

I read a great article in the Washington Post recently about the countdown to the 2010 Shanghai Expo. If you’ve never been to Shanghai, this piece will give you a great description of what the...

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May 16, 2009

Three Yunnan Spots Considered for World Heritage Designation

As is obvious from our previous posts about Yunnan, we at WildChina can’t say enough about this beautifully diverse southwestern province. Not only do we regularly run tours to the area, but we also love reading...

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May 13, 2009

2/3 of Kashgar’s Old Town Bulldozed

WildChina's local partners in Xinjiang have confirmed an article written by Paul Mooney in The National on the recent destruction of 2/3 of Kashgar's Old Town. Over the past few weeks, bulldozers have moved into...

WildChinawild China, WildChina Travel, Xinjiang, Kashgar

May 12, 2009

Author Michael Meyer Talks About Beijing’s Disappearing Hutong Neighborhoods

Michael Meyer is the author of a soon-to-be-published book called The Last Days of Old Beijing, which describes the disappearing hutong neighborhoods of Beijing, as well as the people who've lived there for decades. The...

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May 11, 2009

A Year After Sichuan, Reflections

May is a special month for me. May 10th is Mother’s Day. I appreciate my Mom, who is the greatest person in the world, gives me life and helps me to know the beautiful world....

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April 30, 2009

On the Road: Pudacuo National Park, Yunnan

When I spoke to my colleague Jia Liming on the phone last night, she could hardly contain the excitement she felt after visiting Pudacuo National Park in Yunnan’s Shangri-La County. “It’s amazing,” she gushed. “It...

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