Chinese Wine and Spirits: A Bold New Era

Across China, vineyards climb mountain valleys, historic distilleries continue centuries-old craft, and new whisky houses rise in forested highlands. Explore the evolving world of Chinese wine and spirits.

Insider Tips, WildChina, Beijing, Yunnan, Gastronomy, Sichuan, NingxiaWine in China, Chinese Wine, Chinese Spirits, Chinese Craft Gin, Chinese Whisky, Wine, Baijiu

December 3, 2025

When Chinese Wine Meets Chinese Food: Five Pairings to Savor

From Pinot Noir alongside Peking duck to Viognier with hand-pulled lamb, Master of Wine Fongyee Walker shares pairings that reveal a natural harmony between Chinese cuisine and Chinese wine.

WildChina, Foodie Finds, Insider Tips, GastronomyFongyee Walker, Wine in China

April 25, 2025

Bendi Stories: Crafting Fine Wine in China’s Huailai Region

Explore how Wu Yefei is crafting wines from Huailai’s distinct terroir, contributing to the evolution of wine in China.

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July 6, 2021

The Best Wineries in Ningxia

Meet the frontrunners of China's viticultural revolution.

Destinations, Insider TipsNingxia, Wine in China

January 22, 2021

A Traveler’s Guide to Ningxia, China’s Wine Country

If you’re looking to broaden your China travel horizons beyond the usual sightseeing and outdoor activities in 2021, then make sure you put Ningxia on your agenda. This small province in western-central China is one...

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October 19, 2019

The Wineries Transforming the Tourism in Ningxia’s Dusty Landscape

For years, Changyu, Great Wall, and Dynasty — the three major state-owned brands — established the reputation of Chinese wines as alcoholic grape juice. Things are changing, as the country’s vineyards increasingly produce wines that...

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