This month as the world sits and watches the games of the 30th Olympiad, it is reminded how impressive athletic ability is. Whether you are rooting for a rising star like Missy Franklin or a...Read More
Unless you are an expert on Asian anthropology, you probably are not aware of the various ethnic communities living in China. Below is a brief introduction to the history, culture, and most importantly, the major...Read More
No landscape in China is as timeless as that of Guizhou. The hills, covered in stripes of green created by the tiers of rice paddies, look the same today as they have for over six...Read More
Every year, WildChina arranges a trip for a group of Princeton University students to do a Summer of Service in China through Princeton in Asia. Following their experiences in the field, the students head to...Read More
Earlier this month, Zhang Mei was featured in China Daily in “A walk on the wild side.” The article tracks Mei’s “Cinderella” story of growing up in Yunnan province, her transformative experience at Harvard Business...Read More
Sometimes all it takes is an unexpected moment – a snapshot of daily life – that brings a trip into focus.I witnessed such a moment during recent travels in Baibi village, an isolated Miao community...Read More
Among the Miao people of Guizhou, there is a festival that only takes place once every thirteen years. The Miao Guzang festival is a two-plus week celebration honoring Li Rong, the ancient leader of the...Read More
Every corner of China is home to amazing people, nature and geography, but it’s hard to match the diversity found in the country’s southwest. Destinations such as Yunnan, Sichuan and Guangxi are already known far...Read More
It is one thing to visit a remote Chinese village – but have you ever wondered what it would be like to live and participate in a Guizhou homestay?I often think back to my study...Read More
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...Read More
