In summer 2009, I studied abroad in Shanghai with @CET Academic Programs… Like many areas of China, summers in the city are sticky and muggy, with humidity so thick it’s almost palpable. Looking for a...Read More
The sandy regions, snow covered mountains and colorful Uighur costumes of China’s wild west, make Xinjiang a paradise for photography. WildChina and leading British photographer, Sean Gallagher, have worked together to design a unique and...Read More
One of the perks of my job is traveling with my kids. Over the years, I've saved up a few tips to share. 1/slow down the pace, give you kids and yourself some downtime. 2/...Read More
From the giant panda to the spotted owl, rare and endangered animals have long been effective symbols used to promote conservation around the world. Despite plants being the foundation of the food chain as well...Read More
The following is an introduction to Jeff Fuchs’ Tea and Mountain Journals, a blog by explorer, photographer and writer Jeff Fuchs. Jeff is the 2011 recipient of WildChina’s Explorer Grant. He and friend Michael Kleinwort are currently...Read More
‘Ah, we were so close today’. After 11 days of hiking in Changqing National Nature Reserve our American visitor, Chris, finally got to see a wild giant panda, but it was very fleeting. With only a...Read More
WildChina’s Beijing office will be closed next Monday and Tuesday, April 4 & 5, 2011, for the Qingming or Tomb-Sweeping Festival. The Beijing office will be open for service on Saturday, April 2. Normal hours...Read More
Last night, I heard a good writer David Ignatius articulate the situation in Egypt. That, strangely enough, reminded me of travel, and in particular why I like travel. Yes fresh air helps. More importantly, it’s...Read More
A disk of compressed Pu-erh tea for sale at a tea market in YunnanIt’s not often that one encounters a tourist souvenir that lowers cholesterol, promotes weight loss and protects against cancer, vascular disease, cognitive...Read More
Not content to be leaders only in the business world, 16 Chinese entrepreneurs are also leaping to the vanguard of China’s environmental movement with plans to together create a generously-funded new private conservation fund. The...Read More
