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Beijing

Imperial dragon patterns

Traveler’s Voice: It’s not rudeness; it’s simply cultural norms

A couple months ago, you heard from WildChina travelers Jan Heininger and Jamie Reuter saying that they were thrilled with [their] tour company, but not seduced by China.  Their journey in October of 2010 took...
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Man enjoying his tea

Announcing Photo Expedition Spring/Summer 2012 for Photography Students

This journey, titled High Speed China: Urban Development and Youth Culture in the Middle Kingdom is being led by WildChina Expert Matthew Niederhauser, one of China’s leading photojournalists. This journey will immerse photography students in...
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Man enjoying his tea

Impressions of Beijing, 1

It’s been 2 weeks since I landed in Beijing, with the whole family in tow, pursuing my dream of another startup in the land of opportunities.   Since when, China replaced the United States to...
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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

Traveler’s Voice: Thrilled with our tour company, but not seduced by China

The following post was written by Jan Heininger and Jamie Reuter, WildChina clients who traveled with us for two and half weeks in October of 2010.  Their journey took them through Beijing, Tibet, Yunnan Province. Guangxi...
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Candles in a Buddhist temple

WildChina does not recommend the Beijing to Shanghai rail

For transfers between Beijing and Shanghai, WildChina highly suggests that travelers do not take the high-speed railway due to reports of massive delays and the need for improved service standards. Please note that no WildChina...
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Buddhist sculpture and art

Boutique Hotels in Beijing

Beijing boasts a variety of boutique hotels, but many of these are tucked away in hutongs (Beijing’s ancient neighborhoods) and remain secret oases from the frenzy of Beijing’s busiest streets where most of the larger...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

The National Museum, a New Attraction

Tiananmen Square has been a symbol of Chinese national power since the 15th Century. Generally a tourist will approach from the South, passing Mao’s tomb and the People’s Heroes monument, briefly noticing the imposing buildings...
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Man looking after cattle on the Tibetan plateau

New Attraction: Badaling Great Wall Helicopter Ride

WildChina is pleased to announce that guests visiting the Great Wall will soon have one more incredible way to view the ancient fortification. Starting after July 1, visitors to the Badaling wall will have the...
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Fisherman in YangShuo

Caochangdi Art District – creative home of Ai Weiwei

When searching for contemporary art in Beijing, a tourist is generally told to look no further than the 798 art district. Composed of popular galleries and flashy displays of outdoor statuary, 798 is indeed worth...
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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

WildChina Student Summer Expedition

We would like to introduce a new experience in educational travel in China – the WildChina Student Summer Expedition. Designed to bring together unforgettable experiences and cultural discovery in a safe, professionally managed adventure learning experience, highlights...
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