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February 4, 2020

The Girls with the Protective Tattoos: Stories from Humans of China, Hainan

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...

WildChina, Humans of China, Editor's PickHainan, ethnic minorities, Humans of China, Sustainable Travel, sustainable tourism

January 23, 2020

Happy Year of the Rat!

Written by Collin Fifer Chinese New Year begins on Saturday, January 25 and ushers in the Year of the Metal Rat. Find out all you need to know, and more, about Rats. The Legend There’s...

WildChinaChinese Treasures, Chinese New Year, Travel to China, Travel in China, Chinese national holiday

December 19, 2019

Peek into the mind of Tea Horse Caravan Road Expert, Jeff Fuchs

Originally posted August 30, 2014 To celebrate the announcement of another Ancient Tea Horse Road journey with Jeff Fuchs during November 2020, we’re sharing one of our favorite posts of WildChina Explorer and Expert Jeff Fuchs musing...

WildChina, Yunnan

November 24, 2019

Winter Travel in China for Misanthropes

The Seashore Library, also called the “Lonely Library,” in Beidaihe in northern China. Photo: Courtesy of Aranya I can safely categorize myself as a misanthrope — a person who hates other people. Well, not exactly,...

WildChina, Mei's Advice, Caixin, In the News, Insider Tips

November 1, 2019

Jiuzhaigou National Park Reopens Further Following Devastating 2017 Earthquake

Jiuzhaigou National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in China’s Sichuan Province is a true gem of an attraction. Meaning ‘Nine Village Valley’, Jiuzhaigou is named for the nine Tibetan villages that dot the sprawling...

China, WildChina, DestinationsUNESCO, Sichuan province, Jiuzhaigou National Park, UNESCO World Heritage, Sichuan, Sichuan-Earthquake

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...

WildChina, In the News, Mei's Advice, CaixinWine in China

July 30, 2019

Why You Should Still Travel to China Amid Trade War

Tourists take photos among flowers in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province on March 31. Photo: IC Photo A few weeks back, I took my daughters back to China to visit their grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins —...

WildChina, Caixin, Insider Tips, Mei's Advicetrade war, USA and china

June 22, 2019

The Hidden Gems of China’s ‘Dalifornia’

The Chongsheng Three Pagodas in Dali are seen from the air on March 27, 2019. Photo: VCG I once hated Dali. Growing up in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in Yunnan, southwest China, I...

WildChina, In the News, Insider Tips, Yunnan, Mei's Advice, Dali and Lijiang

May 18, 2019

Five Mistakes to Avoid When Traveling China With Your Family

By Zhang Mei (May 18, 2019) With summer temperatures so high, you may find yourself carrying your child through the Forbidden City, our columnist writes. Photo: VCG The end of the school year is nearing,...

WildChina, Mei's Advice, Caixin, Insider Tips

May 17, 2019

The Complete Guide to Dining in China

Dining in a foreign country can be one of the more interesting, and sometimes challenging, experiences while abroad. This can be particularly true in China, where the primary form of social engagement is not grabbing...

WildChina, Foodie Finds

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