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Gansu

Epic Road Trips through China

We navigate China’s diverse landscapes through the historic G312 and G108 highways, connecting cities, culture, and natural wonders.
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Halal Food in China

Explore our guide for practical tips, must-try dishes, and the top destinations to enjoy delicious halal cuisine across the country.
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Forbidden City in Fall

Where to Travel in China in Fall

As the scenery shifts and rich colors emerge, here’s WildChina's guide on where to travel in China in fall.
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aocheng Yading Scenic Area in Western Sichuan

Where to Travel in China in Summer 

As the world starts planning for the holiday season, here's WildChina's guide on where to travel in China in summer.
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Episode 18: Dunhuang & the Mogao Grottoes

For our eighteenth episode we chat with Dunhuang Academy Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Neil Schmid. As one of the world’s leading authorities on medieval Buddhism’s visual culture, Neil covers the importance and implications of the grotto art...
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Tibetan Buddhism Flags

Gansu’s Mogao Caves: A Desert Sanctuary a Millennium in the Making

Originally posted on Caixin Global Buddhism came to China in many waves and through many routes. It brought not just a philosophy, but a cultural milieu of art, sculpture, festivals, and literature. Nowhere is the influence...
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Candles in a Buddhist temple

Unearthing China’s History One Site at a Time: An Archaeological Adventure With Dr. Ye Wa

For anyone curious about one of the world’s oldest civilizations and those who love learning about and experiencing history, we developed one of our new expert-led adventures through the living museum that is China just for you....
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Girl praying at an ancient temple

Insider’s Guide to the Best Natural Landscapes in China

China is home to some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet. From dry deserts to pillar-like mountains, massive rivers to cascading rice terraces – our list of ‘must-sees’ is enough to fill a large notebook. But...
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Fisherman in YangShuo

What to Do in Gansu

Nestled between the high-altitude Tibetan and Loess plateaus, China’s Gansu Province has been making international headlines as one of Lonely Planet’s Best Destinations in Asia for 2017. This region of China, West of Beijing, was an...
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