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WildChina Update: Earthquake in Yunnan

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...
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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

WildChina Update: Earthquake in Urumqi

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.  ...
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Rice Terraces in the south of China

The 10 Most Interesting Modern Buildings in China

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...
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Man looking after cattle on the Tibetan plateau

The Dragon Boats Are Here!

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...
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Imperial dragon patterns

The Qingming Festival: Tomb Sweeping Day

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....
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Rice Terraces in the south of China

A hot pot for The North Face

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...
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Ethnic Minorities of China

WildChina’s New Year’s Adventures

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...
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Buddhist sculpture and art

Living like a pig

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...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

The New York Times Asks: “Are there people who want to visit remote locations in China?”

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,...
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Imperial dragon patterns

It’s all about the love

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,...
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