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The small Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region deserves more attention. Once a region many wars were fought over, then home to Muslim travelers from the Silk Road, it now offers a diversity almost unmatched by any other region. Here, the old meets the new, the East meets the West, and lush wetlands along the Yellow River meet the vast Gobi Desert.
We embark on a journey to the capital Yinchuan, to explore the exciting wine industry that has blossomed in Ningxia. The first winery in Ningxia opened in 1985, but its dry climate, high-altitudes and substantial irrigation from the Yellow River quickly turned it into one of the foremost wine producing areas in China.
Kiki Chen
After studying and living in four different countries, Kiki returned to her home province of Ningxia to fall right into the welcoming arms of the burgeoning wine industry. She began as a translator for the wineries,
guiding high-level foreign dignitaries, introducing the vineyard grounds and explaining the wine-making process. After a while, Kiki found she had developed an expert knowledge on Ningxia’s wines, and in turn, started her own company, NingxiaWine.com to help visitors travel to and learn about the many vineyards of Ningxia. Kiki holds a masters degree in Comparative Local Development and is now pairing this with her ongoing WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) studies to contribute to Ningxia’s newest economical development source in a sustainable way. Outside of wine, Kiki has a passion for education, and for the last eight years has been organizing a non-profit summer camp for local children with ten volunteers from ten different countries. She is also an avid language learner, speaking fluent Spanish, English and Mandarin, as well as a passionate traveler, with over 40 countries ticked off her world-wide list thus far.
Kempinski Hotel, Yinchuan
5 Star
Kempinski Yinchuan offers modern European-style luxury with commanding views over the city. Enjoy a wide selection of Asian and European cuisine in its six unique bars and restaurants.
Jade Dove Vineyard Hotel, Yinchuan
Boutique
Located in the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains, Xige Estate’s distinctive egg-shaped design aims to blend into the environment and co-exist with nature. Aside from the hotel and the winery, the estate houses tasting rooms, a library, and an organic restaurant.
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Flexibility is our highest-ranking compliment. We pull off journeys for pioneers with a 6-hour layover to Hollywood’s elite, and everywhere in between. Our team regularly pulls off unprecedented logistical feats; nearly any time frame or budget is within our realm. No matter how you wish to experience China, we are here to bring that dream to life.
We embody passion
WildChina guides are carefully handpicked for their knowledge and charisma, then meticulously trained to maintain our exceptional service standards. They are expert storytellers and passionate natives of the regions where they guide, having the perfect combination of local insights and service know-how to bring you seamless once-in-a- lifetime moments all across China.
The little things, the big picture
Supporting inspired local economies allows you to experience the soul of the destination, while also protecting and cultivating China’s artisanal culture. From watching artisans creating their handcrafts, to picking organic vegetables for dinner on a local farm, our tours are designed to showcase and protect China’s heritage, both natural and human.
