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Ethnic Minorities of China

The Hidden Gems of China’s ‘Dalifornia’

Originally posted on Caixin Global  WildChina’s founder, Zhang Mei, a native of Southwest China’s Yunnan province and author of “Travels Through Dali With a Leg of Ham,” shares some of Dali hidden gems. The Chongsheng Three Pagodas in...
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Candles in a Buddhist temple

The Hidden Gems of China’s ‘Dalifornia’

The Chongsheng Three Pagodas in Dali are seen from the air on March 27, 2019. Photo: VCGI once hated Dali. Growing up in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in Yunnan, southwest China, I couldn’t...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

Five Mistakes to Avoid When Traveling China With Your Family

By Zhang Mei (May 18, 2019)With summer temperatures so high, you may find yourself carrying your child through the Forbidden City, our columnist writes. Photo: VCGThe end of the school year is nearing, and if...
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China’s Monkey Paradise is a Hidden Gem for Family Travel

Red Dot and two of his wives. Photo: ICThe crowd listening to Dr. Long Yongcheng is glued to his love story. It goes like this: “Red Dot came to the valley in 2015 looking for a...
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Buddhist sculpture and art

How to Beat the Crowds in Dunhuang, Home of China’s Most Spectacular Caves

Tourists line up on Aug. 20 to visit the Mogao grottoes, which have relatively complete wooden eaves from the Tang and Song dynasties. Photo: ICDunhuang, in northwestern China’s Gansu province, can hardly be called a...
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The Three Most Overrated China Travel Experiences

By Zhang Mei (Jan 31, 2019)A luxury cruise ship sails in the waters of Qutang Gorge on the Yangtze River, on Dec. 24, 2017. Photo: VCGOn Jan. 3, the U.S. State Department issued a travel...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

China’s Most Exciting New Hotels to Visit in 2019

Foreigners come to China not only for work or investment, but also to sample the country’s many landscapes, its long history and meet people from a wide range of cultures and traditions. In that process...
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Girl praying at an ancient temple

WildChina Journey Named a Nat Geo Tour of a Lifetime

National Geographic Traveler has named our ‘Travels Through Dali with Mei Zhang‘ journey as a 2018 Asia Tour of a Lifetime! Traveler chose only ’20 guided trips, from Uzbekistan to Indonesia, that uncover hidden depths, secluded shrines, and...
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Girl praying at an ancient temple

Mei Zhang Named One Of Town and Country Magazine’s Top Travel Gurus in the World

Town and Country Magazine is known globally for its showcase of exceptional people and exclusive places. This year, WildChina founder Mei Zhang was named a Town and Country travel guru. The magazine selected her as...
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Ethnic Minorities of China

Mei Zhang Named A Conde Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist 2017

This week we are honored to share the news that WildChina Founder Mei Zhang has been named a Conde Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist for 2017. Here Mei discusses what makes WildChina the leader in sustainable, luxury travel in China....
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