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rural china

Why Guizhou Should Top Your 2021 Travel List

With adventure on the horizon for 2021, add Guizhou to your travel list for an escape into minority villages and breathtaking landscapes.
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Man looking after cattle on the Tibetan plateau

The Crested Ibis: A good news environmental story

As an environmentalist I feel as though I am continually reading and hearing ‘bad news’ environmental stories (particularly about China!), which over time can erode at the optimism and hope we need to be effective....
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Buddhist sculpture and art

Life in Huayang: From Seed to the Table

Upon reflection, as a ‘city girl, I guess I never thought much about where my food came from. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I knew apples grew on trees, and a pumpkin had to...
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A camel resting in the Gobi Desert

Improving Local Practices in Southwest China, Part 3: Resource Management Techniques in Jiuzhaigou National Park

WildChina recently embarked on a series of initiatives to improve local practices in rural areas in southwest China. This is the final section of the three-part series examining efforts to improve life for those in...
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Candles in a Buddhist temple

Improving Local Practices in Southwest China, Part 2: Bio-toilets in Sichuan Province

WildChina recently embarked on a series of initiatives to improve local practices in rural areas in southwest China. This is the second of a three part series examining efforts to improve life for those in...
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Fisherman in YangShuo

A Place to Play for Leishan Village

On a hiking trip through mountainous Guizhou province, WildChina’s local partner Shiau Xiao stopped at a remote village to shoot some hoops with the children of Leishan village. They laughed and played basketball, until suddenly,...
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Ethnic Minorities of China

Patriotism, Song and Dance

I am writing this blog from my room, watching the faint drops of rain drizzle down my window. Today is the last day of the Golden Week holiday, which has turned out not to be...
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Ethnic Minorities of China

Preparations for Golden Week

The last week has been a busy and exciting one at Changqing Reserve. Everyone has been preparing for the ‘Golden Week’ holiday – from the Director to the girls who work in the hotel where...
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Fisherman in YangShuo

Living and Working in Rural China

Hi, my name is Heather. I’m a 28 year old Australian currently living and working in rural China – and this is my first official blog entry (ever!). About a month ago now I had...
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