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Traditional Chinese Architecture

Alison Klayman Talks Film and China

Filmmaker and WildChina Expert Alison Klayman‘s documentary “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry” was recently recognized by the New York Times as a critics’ pick. WildChina sat down with her to talk about what she learned from...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

2013 WildChina Explorer Grant Contest Begins

WildChina is pleased to announce that our 2013 WildChina Explorer Grant contest has officially kicked off. If you have an idea for off-the-beaten-path exploration in China, then we want to hear from you. Started in...
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Buddhist sculpture and art

Beijing’s Bird’s Nest or London’s Olympic Stadium?

Boom. Boom. Boom. Two thousand and eight percussionists skillfully silence the roaring crowds with the perfectly synched pounding of traditional Chinese drums, captivating each and every member of the audience with entrancing beats and invigorating...
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Rice Terraces in the south of China

Float down a canal in Zhujiajiao

“Escaping the city” is a phrase that many are familiar with. The words “escape” and “Shanghai” placed in the same sentence, however, seems hard to imagine. Nevertheless, if you do wish to stray from the...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

Basketball in Guizhou? “Just Do It.”

This month as the world sits and watches the games of the 30th Olympiad, it is reminded how impressive athletic ability is. Whether you are rooting for a rising star like Missy Franklin or a...
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Who are China’s Miao people?

Unless you are an expert on Asian anthropology, you probably are not aware of the various ethnic communities living in China. Below is a brief introduction to the history, culture, and most importantly, the major...
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A camel resting in the Gobi Desert

A Hidden Gem in “Old Beijing”

Imagine waking up enveloped by the plush sheets of your cloud-like bed, finishing a refreshing cup of orange juice, and being transported to the magical world of imperial China during your early jog alongside Houhai....
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A camel resting in the Gobi Desert

Is there Wifi in China?

You have just taken an amazing picture of Jiuzhaigou. You have an incredible story from the home you just visited in Guizhou. All you want to do is get online and and share it with...
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Fisherman in YangShuo

China’s best and worst fall travel times

In China’s fall, picking the right time to travel is essential. Thinking about traveling to Guizhou November 9-12th? Get ready for an eye-opening adventure. Thinking about traveling October 1-7th? Get ready to wait in line....
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Imperial dragon patterns

Xinjiang: Go West, young man (or woman)

A trip to China’s western province of Xinjiang is a journey to a China that you will not recognize. Although it has a history thousands of years long, and a population of over 1.5 billion,...
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