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Mei Zhang

Fisherman in YangShuo

Mei Zhang speaks at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business on January 19th and 20th, 2010

Georgetown University’s McDonough School of BusinessWildChina founder Mei Zhang will speak at Georgetown University‘s McDonough School of Business on Tuesday, January 19th and Wednesday, January 20th, 2010.Her talks, regarding doing business in China, will focus...
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Girl praying at an ancient temple

Mei Zhang to lead Smithsonian “Chinese Treasures in Washington” tour on February 26, 2010

WildChina is pleased to announce that as part of the D.C.-based Smithsonian Resident Associate Program, Mei Zhang will lead the “Chinese Treasures in Washington” tour on Friday, February 26, 2010.The tour covers a range of...
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Ethnic Minorities of China

Mei Zhang’s Holiday Dumpling-Making Party

When you are the founder of a China-based adventure travel company, the weather is cold and you want to entertain, what do you do? Host a holiday dumpling making party, of course!Guests observe a demonstration...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

Top 5 things to avoid when planning a China trip

There are some activities that seem to enter all itineraries going to China, and they can sound so appealing, but they really shouldn’t be for you, if you are reading my blog posts. 1. Cloisonné...
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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

Mr. Tour Guide, would you leave me alone please?

My husband and I arrive at Setti Fatma, got out of the car, and were immediately approached by Mohamed, a 20ish year old young man hankering for a job as our tour guide. We planed...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

What’s so “wild” about WildChina?

At Pure Life Experience luxury travel tradeshow in Marrakech, Morocco, I met about 60 travel agents and tour operators from around the world. The most asked question was “So, tell me what’s so wild about...
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Man enjoying his tea

Top 5 Places in China to See – even during the Winter

Just received a call from Jim from Colorado, a potential traveler of WildChina, and this was what he said: “Hi, some friends recommended you. So, I am calling because I want to go to China...
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Imperial dragon patterns

Mei Zhang, Founder of WildChina, selected as Judge for 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

Mei Zhang, founder of WildChina, was recently named as a judge on the Finalist Selection Committee for the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The awards, organized by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), are “aimed at...
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Girl praying at an ancient temple

What are the similarities between a Chinese funeral and wedding?

“We sat around the table on stools, lunching on simple foods, stir-fried greens, meats and rice. Nainai had her bowl as well – placed by one of her grandsons at the foot of her coffin....
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

Top places to visit if you travel to China for Modern Art

I had some Chinese friends over for dinner over the weekend and we were all lamenting the fact that we missed out buying a piece of Zhang Xiaogang’s portrait of a Chinese family. For those...
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