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Travel in China

On the Road in Inner Mongolia: Naadam Festival and Cooking Lesson on the Xilamuren Grasslands

After Wednesday night’s festivities on the grasslands, I wasn’t sure that anything could top our bonfire / singing / storytelling experience. However, Thursday proved to be equally eye-opening, with more hands-on activities and more unique...
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Man enjoying his tea

On the Road in Inner Mongolia: Day 3 (con’t)

As night fell on the grasslands after our afternoon of yurt building, Shirley, my fellow local guides, our guides and I left our nomadic accommodations for nighttime revelry, Inner Mongolia-style.The sun sets over the Xilamuren...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

On the Road in Inner Mongolia: Day 3 con’t. – Constructing Yurts on the Xilamuren Grasslands

In my last post on Inner Mongolia, I discussed Shirley’s and my arrival to Inner Mongolia’s grasslands. After arriving, we took our guests to build yurts – traditional nomadic housing with a circular wooden frame...
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Ethnic Minorities of China

On the Road in Inner Mongolia: Day 3 – Xilamuren Grasslands

Welcome to my third installment of On the Road in Inner Mongolia, in which I give you a glimpse at life on Inner Mongolia’s Xilamuren Grasslands. After an action-packed day in Baotou and the Kubuqi...
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Man looking after cattle on the Tibetan plateau

On the Road in Inner Mongolia: Day 2 – Baotou and Kubuqi Desert

In my next installment of On the Road in Inner Mongolia, I am taking you through my day in Baotou, Kubuqi Desert and the surrounding area. As I mentioned in my last On the Road...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

On the Road in Inner Mongolia: Day 1 – Overnight Train to Baotou

Dear readers,Welcome to On the Road in Inner Mongolia, part of WildChina’s “On the Road” collection of blog posts. I am just back from my trip to Baotou, Hohhot, and the Xilamuren Grasslands (more on...
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Fisherman in YangShuo

Cliff Tea of the Wuyi Mountains, Fujian

The Wuyi Mountains, located in northwest Fujian Province, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. According to UNESCO, “Mount Wuyi is the most outstanding area for biodiversity conservation in southeast China and a refuge...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

Travel Tip: Group Travel China, Part 2: Being a Group Member

In Navigating China with a Group, Part 1, I discussed how WildChina effectively leads groups of travelers through China. What are best practices for travelers in these groups? Here are pointers from WildChina’s Sherry Dou,...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

WildChina DC office closure on Monday, May 30

WildChina’s DC office will be closed Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday. We wish our friends, family and travelers a happy holiday.     WildChina’s Beijing office will be open at this time....
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Man looking after cattle on the Tibetan plateau

Yunnan and beyond: My interview with Chris Horton of GoKunming

I just did an interview by email with Chris Horton, Founder / Editor of GoKunming. His questions brought back so many nice memories of Yunnan. Thought I’d share them here:Mei Zhang: Yunnan native, WildChina founder,...
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