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Imperial dragon patterns

ExpatPackage.com: Secret (Travel) Agent

One of my new favorite reads is ExpatPackage.com. A weekly newsletter with info on lesser-known Beijing sites and activities, it’s a fun and humorous take on life in China’s capital. Their latest issue is on...
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Imperial dragon patterns

WildChina’s Founder Mei Zhang Talks About Her Spot On the A-List, Yunnan and More

“At a moment when your time and money matter more than ever, a trusted expert can take all the hassle out of travel planning.” With that in mind, Travel + Leisure magazine evaluated thousands of...
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Candles in a Buddhist temple

Breathtaking Video of the China National Day Parade on October 1st, 2009

This video of the October 1st National Day Parade is absolutely stunning. The precision, execution, and sheer number of participants is astounding! China’s 60th Anniversary national day – timelapse and slow motion – 7D and...
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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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Rice Terraces in the south of China

Environmental Changes in Yunnan

Climate change often seems like an abstract concept to many of us. But as renowned China scholar Orville Schell writes in “The Thaw at the Roof of the World,” his recent New York Times op-ed,...
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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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Traditional Chinese Architecture

Beijing Closures During Oct. Holiday

As Beijing continues to prepare for the 60th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China on Oct. 1 and the weeklong National Holiday, we are receiving new updates on closures during this period: – The Forbidden...
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Tibetan Buddhism Flags

Mini T-Rex Discovered in China, Named Raptorex

Discovery of a mini T-Rex called the Raptorex was recently announced, after being discovered in a lake bed in Inner Mongolia years ago. Perhaps this mini dinosaur, 1/100th of the size of the T-Rex, should...
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