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Catholic Church of Dali Landscape by Frank Shan

Yunnan: Observing Life in Dali

I made my way up to the northwest part of Yunnan province, to Dali, hometown of WildChina's founder, Mei. Dali is well-known for its distinctive Three Pagodas and the Old Town, characterized by cobblestone streets,...
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Yunnan: Hiking in Xishuangbanna

Located in the far south of the province, near China's border with Myanmar and Laos, Xishuangbanna is an autonomous prefecture known for its tropical weather, rain forests and ethnic minorities. It's a lush area that...
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China's rice terraces

Guangxi: Soaking in the Natural Beauty

As with my other stops, I have met interesting people here in Guangxi province, south of Guizhou, including an artist famous for his "shan shui" (mountains and water) paintings.  But this time, it is the...
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Beijing Olympics Updates and Travel Tips

Beijing Olympics Updates and Travel Tips

With the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics less than 3 days away, Beijing is gearing up for an incredible couple of weeks of games, celebrations, and international goodwill. Here at WildChina, we’re incredibly excited...
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Guizhou: Preserving Cultural Traditions of China

In Guizhou (southwestern China), I joined a family of four from North Carolina, on a trip entitled "Hidden Tribes of China." We were led by our highly energetic guide, Xiao, a lifelong Guizhou native whose...
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Terracotta Army in Xi'an

Xi’an: Exploring the Past and Present of China

The last three days in Xi’an have flown by! This historic city, which is southwest of Beijing in Shaanxi province, once served as imperial China’s capital as well as the eastern starting point for the...
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The Journey Begins: Anita’s Trip around China

What happens if you take a woman of Indian descent, who speaks American-accented English and Taiwanese-accented Mandarin, and ask her to travel, WildChina style, for one month? You get a lot of confused looks—that's for...
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First Group in Chengdu After the Earthquake

We landed at Chengdu Shuangliu airport, is 00.10 AM June 23. 42 days after the earthquake, 38 days after escaping from Chengdu, I’m back again. I feel especially bonded with this city. I am excited....
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Sichuan Earthquake - Dispatches from Philip He, our Guide in Sichuan

Dispatches from Philip He, WildChina Guide in Sichuan (May 18)

Today we also didn't go to the hard-hit areas. Instead, we went to a church called Ganentang (Thanksgiving Church). We took part in their afternoon program there. About 36 Christians were present for the Sunday...
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Sichuan Earthquake - Dispatches from Philip He, our Guide in Sichuan

Sichuan Earthquake – Dispatches from Philip He, our Guide in Sichuan

Today we went to Dujiangyan in Sichuan, the both sides of the streets are almost all occupied by tents of different shapes and from different material. Most people are still scared to go back to...
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