On Saturday, August 31st, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred China’s southwestern province of Yunnan. The quake hit the counties of Shangri-La and Deqin, on the border with Sichuan, at 8:04 a.m. local time. No WildChina travelers...Read More
BREAKING – August 30, 2013 At 1:27 p.m. local time, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake was registered by the China Earthquake Networks Center in Urumqi, the capital city of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China. ...Read More
The Middle Kingdom is known for its accomplishments in architecture: a remarkable and endlessly winding wall of stone, majestic palaces and temples of vibrant colors and intricate detailing. However, China’s high-tech structures have been featured...Read More
Today is the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, which mean something very significant in China: it’s time for 端午节 (Duān Wǔ Jié), the Dragon Boat Festival! The Dragon Boat Festival...Read More
WildChina Beijing offices are closed on Friday, April 5th for Qingming Festival! Read on to learn more about this Chinese holiday… Iridescent-hued kites shaped like characters from popular Chinese Opera plays adorn the clear skies....Read More
Last week, almost 30 of VF and The North Face’s business leaders were looking to get together for a strategy session in Beijing. Since WildChina is partnered with The North Face for the WildChina Explorer...Read More
Each year WildChina’s staff eagerly await Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), and the week-long government-mandated holiday that ensues because it means that we get a week off to do what we love most–TRAVEL! This year...Read More
China’s tranquil Anhui province has always been a haven for local tourists and backpackers looking for an unforgettable experience outside of China’s urban jungles. However, given exciting new accommodation developments the region is beginning to...Read More
This past week, The New York Times did a feature with travel expert Kurt Kutay. Kurt has made a name for himself in the travel world having worked both with the Adventure Travel Trade Association,...Read More
Travel + Leisure is once again conducting their World’s Best Survey, a comprehensive look at the very finest organizations in all things travel. The survey covers airlines, airports, cities, cruise lines, destination spas, hotels, islands,...Read More