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Traversing the Ancient Tea Horse Road with Jeff Fuchs

How to Travel the Ancient Tea Horse Road in Yunnan Today

Journey to the far western reaches of China to discover the diverse culture and traditions along an ancient caravan route.
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Shaxi Village in Spring

Where We’re Headed This Summer 2021

Here are the best places to discover the real side of China this summer.
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Songzanlin Temple in Shangri-la

Episode 3: Shangri-La, Yunnan

For our third episode, we travel to Shangri-La and the surrounding regions, in Yunnan province. Home to Tibetan culture, lamaseries, national parks, Snub-Nosed Monkeys, and the great Salween, Yangtze, and Mekong rivers.
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The China Travel Podcast Episode 1

Episode 1: Dali, Yunnan

For our first episode, we travel to Dali, Yunnan, hometown of WildChina founder Mei Zhang. Mei shares her favorite places to stay, foods to try (including wild mushroom foraging), as well as her local tips...
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Best Places to Travel Around China in Spring 2021

The Year of the Ox has begun and spring is finally on the horizon. It may just be time to resume planning your long-awaited China adventures. Here are the best places to travel around China...
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The Best Places to Travel for China’s Spring Festival 2021

Looking for an off-the-beaten-path escape for Spring Festival? Here are 4 places to travel to experience the best of China's national holiday.
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The mystic Yellow Mountain in Anhui

The Woman with Bound Feet: Stories from Humans of China, Yunnan

True travelers, those curious world wanderers, know that part of the joy in a journey – beyond the moments of wonder and the sensory overload caused by the swirl of new flavors, sights, and sounds...
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Man enjoying his tea

The Road Less Traveled: Our Journey into Sustainable Tourism

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, sustainable tourism is defined as “tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry,...
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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

Why are China’s ‘Old Towns so Boring?

The Brown Sugar Craft Shop designed by architect Xu Tiantian in Songyang in 2017. Photo: Wang Ziling “Stop barking,” an old man yelled at his dog, who was voicing his objection to my photo-taking. The...
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Man looking after cattle on the Tibetan plateau

China in Winter: Where Should I Visit?

China in winter is home to many unexpected cold weather wonderlands. Instead of getting the winter blues this year, embrace the season and enjoy unique experiences that rival any of those you could have in the warmer months. ...
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