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Rice Terraces in the south of China

Our take on Wendy Perrin’s 6 Travel Agent Tips

In addition to being honored to be one of Wendy Perrin’s 135 Top Travel Specialists for 2010, we’re a big fan of the related spread in Conde Nast Traveler‘s August 2010 print issue.Wendy Perrin not...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

Mudslides continue to ‘wreak havoc’ in Yunnan, SW China

The torrential rains that have plagued southwestern China this summer have caused even further damage, this time in Yunnan province.Xinhua reports that in Pudali Township of Yunnan’s Gongshan Drung-Nu Autonomous Region, “at least 67 people are...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

Is it safe to go on a Yangtze River cruise this summer?

According to a recent Los Angeles Times article, China’s Three Gorges Dam, the country’s “largest construction project since the Great Wall,” is showing signs of strain. A summer of record-breaking rains and floodwaters has “severely...
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Girl praying at an ancient temple

Sign of the times: Lonely Planet goes Chinese

Around a decade ago Yunnan was still a bit off most travelers’ radar, but today it is one of China’s top draws for both international and domestic travelers.For international travelers, it wouldn’t be difficult to...
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Imperial dragon patterns

Sichuan Update: Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou road closure

Our local Sichuan partners have just informed us that the road from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou has been closed. At the moment, the only way to travel between the two areas is by plane. Neither Chengdu...
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A camel resting in the Gobi Desert

China fights floods, mudslides in southwestern Sichuan

Wenchuan County in China’s southwestern Sichuan province has yet again been struck by natural disaster, floods and mudslides.Rain-induced flooding and mudslides on August 14 “ravaged” the area, resulting in at least 38 people missing and...
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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

Travel Tip: Dining with Allergies in China

Dining in China is a fantastic experience for the palate, with a myriad of new flavors, textures, and aromas to enjoy.Don’t let allergy fears get in the way of enjoying Chinese cuisines.However, it can be...
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Candles in a Buddhist temple

Frog discovery reveals secrets of Tibet’s creation

Who needs a time machine when you’ve got frogs?Secrets of the development of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau have recently been revealed to us by Popeye-forearmed frogs whose evolutional divergences coincide with major tectonic...
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A camel resting in the Gobi Desert

Travel Tip: Choosing a Hotel in China

Choosing a hotel in China, whether you prefer adventurous excursions or luxury getaways, is an integral part of any trip to China. A hotel, guesthouse, or homestay experience can greatly affect your experience. Especially in...
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Man looking after cattle on the Tibetan plateau

WildChina’s Best of China Awards 2010

To pay homage to our favorite hotels, sites, and activities in China for the past year, we bring you our 2010 installment of WildChina’s Best of China Awards – a small sampling of the finest...
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