LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN CHINA Yunnan: Traversing the Ancient Tea and Horse Road. Discover China’s rich ethnic diversity as you travel on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road between Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang. The original 3,100-mile route started

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Meeting a Dali Dong village elder to understand the customs and history of the Dong people, among the largest ethnic groups in Guizhou. Learning how to create and play the bamboo lusheng instrument, used by the Miao people during celebrations. Spending an afternoon with a village shaman to learn about Dong spirituality, afterlife beliefs, and HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A GREEN CODE IN CHINA Alternatively, if you use the WeChat Health Kit mini-program, you just need to enter your name and passport number, then upload a picture of your ID (all in English!). Based on your answers, and whether you’ve been in a high-risk area or in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, you will be given a colored QR code: red, green, or THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Nestled on the banks of the Yangtze River, Fengdu Ghost City’s spooky past dates back over 2,000 years. According to legend, two Eastern Han Dynasty imperials officials used Taoist practices to become immortal in the nearby Ming Mountain. Their names combined to mean ‘King of Hell’ and they dragged all local villages into the

underworld.

THE WINERIES TRANSFORMING DUSTY NINGXIA These luxuries come at a handsome price ranging from $200 to $300 a night. Huanghe Suji Boutique B&B. Image by Bao Xun. The combination of the wineries and these B&Bs are turning Ningxia from a barren desert into an intriguing and exciting destination. HOW TO CHOOSE AUTHENTIC JINGDEZHEN CERAMICS The last step involves painting on the porcelain – a further low-firing process enhances the colors of the paint. If the colors of the porcelain are as bright as a mirror, you’re on the right path to finding authentic ceramics. Another tip for choosing high-quality pieces is the sound they make when you clang them together. INTERVIEW WITH RYAN LABAR, CERAMIC ARTIST Interview: Ryan LaBar, Ceramic Artist. Jingdezhen was the world’s undisputed capital of porcelain for nearly 2,000 years, yet it lay forgotten until the late twentieth century. Now, thanks to redevelopments and a new generation of artists, new life is being LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN CHINA Yunnan: Traversing the Ancient Tea and Horse Road. Discover China’s rich ethnic diversity as you travel on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road between Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang. The original 3,100-mile route started

$1,500. Summer.

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DAY EXPERIENCES

Hosted by our friends in the travel industry, these experiences are our favorite day tours in China. Together, we have created and curated these excursions to embody WildChina’s mission: to show the real China by fostering human-to-human connections and supporting locals. HOME | WILDCHINA CORPORATE Shanghai: 3-160 Xinghui Center, 328 Tiantong Road, Hongkou. USA: 160 Southampton Ave. Berkeley, CA 94707. 9:00am - 6:00pm (Monday-Friday) China +86 10 6465 6602. USA +1 888 902 8808 (Toll Free) corporate@wildchina.com. Have a question about event management. or team building activities?

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Meeting a Dali Dong village elder to understand the customs and history of the Dong people, among the largest ethnic groups in Guizhou. Learning how to create and play the bamboo lusheng instrument, used by the Miao people during celebrations. Spending an afternoon with a village shaman to learn about Dong spirituality, afterlife beliefs, and HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A GREEN CODE IN CHINA Alternatively, if you use the WeChat Health Kit mini-program, you just need to enter your name and passport number, then upload a picture of your ID (all in English!). Based on your answers, and whether you’ve been in a high-risk area or in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, you will be given a colored QR code: red, green, or THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Nestled on the banks of the Yangtze River, Fengdu Ghost City’s spooky past dates back over 2,000 years. According to legend, two Eastern Han Dynasty imperials officials used Taoist practices to become immortal in the nearby Ming Mountain. Their names combined to mean ‘King of Hell’ and they dragged all local villages into the

underworld.

THE WINERIES TRANSFORMING DUSTY NINGXIA These luxuries come at a handsome price ranging from $200 to $300 a night. Huanghe Suji Boutique B&B. Image by Bao Xun. The combination of the wineries and these B&Bs are turning Ningxia from a barren desert into an intriguing and exciting destination. HOW TO CHOOSE AUTHENTIC JINGDEZHEN CERAMICS The last step involves painting on the porcelain – a further low-firing process enhances the colors of the paint. If the colors of the porcelain are as bright as a mirror, you’re on the right path to finding authentic ceramics. Another tip for choosing high-quality pieces is the sound they make when you clang them together. INTERVIEW WITH RYAN LABAR, CERAMIC ARTIST Interview: Ryan LaBar, Ceramic Artist. Jingdezhen was the world’s undisputed capital of porcelain for nearly 2,000 years, yet it lay forgotten until the late twentieth century. Now, thanks to redevelopments and a new generation of artists, new life is being

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Our Guides. Our guides are. passionate locals. We have a diverse team of over 200 passionate local guides situated in all corners of China. Our guides are true insiders who thrive on sharing the best experiences of their homes with you, all while making sure your every

comfort is

HOME | WILDCHINA CORPORATE Shanghai: 3-160 Xinghui Center, 328 Tiantong Road, Hongkou. USA: 160 Southampton Ave. Berkeley, CA 94707. 9:00am - 6:00pm (Monday-Friday) China +86 10 6465 6602. USA +1 888 902 8808 (Toll Free) corporate@wildchina.com. Have a question about event management. or team building activities? TIBETAN CAMPING RETREAT Experience luxury camping Tibetan nomad style in Gansu. Surrounded by endless miles of fields, abundant wildlife including foxes and gazelles, and summer flowers, you’ll stay in your choice of yak wool tent or log cabin and sleep under hand-woven yak wool blankets. Founded and staffed by local nomads, Norden Camp offers a chance to experience low-impact camping with a Tibetan twist. DOMESTIC TRAVEL ARCHIVES How To Travel Domestically In China: Green Codes and Health Kits in China’s COVID-19 Response GOLDEN WEEK ARCHIVES Tag Golden Week. September 26, 2020. How to travel safely during

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THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Updated: October 31, 2019 Step into the ghastly past of the world’s oldest civilization and get acquainted with places that will chill you to the bone. These are the most haunted places in China. HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A GREEN CODE IN CHINA To download, either in your app store or within WeChat or Alipay, copy ‘国家政府服务平台’ (guo-jia–zheng–fu–fu–wu-ping-tai) into the search bar.Once installed, tap ‘Health Code Traveler Version’ (as pictured above) and follow the instructions to register. THE WINERIES TRANSFORMING DUSTY NINGXIA Story of a family business. Emma Gao is a rising star in China’s private winery business, which her family got into 12 years ago. They started with her mother’s savings of 300,000 yuan to buy a small plot of land in Ningxia’s capital Yinchuan to plant grapes along with winemaking equipment.

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Lindesay’s contributions to the conservation of the Great Wall and Sino-UK relations have earned him international recognition. In 1998, he was awarded the Friendship Award – the highest award for foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to the country’s economic and social progress – by the government of the People’s Republic of China for his lifelong work in

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Janet Z. Wang is the author of The Chinese Wine Renaissance: A Wine Lover's Companion (Ebury Press, 2020). She is contributing author on decanterchina.com, a bilingual website presented by Decanter the world's leading wine media brand. Her wine writing has been shortlisted for the Circle of Wine Writers' Young Wine Writer's Award. WHAT DOES ONE DO WITH A BRICK OF TEA? The use of a "tea needle" for separating the brick of tea is essential, and something one might receive as a gift in a velvet box. WILDCHINA UPDATE: EARTHQUAKE IN SHANGRI-LA, YUNNAN On Saturday, August 31st, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred in China's southwest area of Shangri-La, Yunnan. No WildChina travelers have been hurt or seriously affected by the incident. LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN CHINA WildChina crafts unique and exclusive luxury travel experiences in China. Our dedication and passion for travel makes us a global award-winning industry leader. CAN I TRAVEL TO CHINA RIGHT NOW?

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THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Updated: October 31, 2019 Step into the ghastly past of the world’s oldest civilization and get acquainted with places that will chill you to the bone. These are the most haunted places in China. HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A GREEN CODE IN CHINA To download, either in your app store or within WeChat or Alipay, copy ‘国家政府服务平台’ (guo-jia–zheng–fu–fu–wu-ping-tai) into the search bar.Once installed, tap ‘Health Code Traveler Version’ (as pictured above) and follow the instructions to register. THE WINERIES TRANSFORMING DUSTY NINGXIA Story of a family business. Emma Gao is a rising star in China’s private winery business, which her family got into 12 years ago. They started with her mother’s savings of 300,000 yuan to buy a small plot of land in Ningxia’s capital Yinchuan to plant grapes along with winemaking equipment.

WILLIAM LINDESAY

Lindesay’s contributions to the conservation of the Great Wall and Sino-UK relations have earned him international recognition. In 1998, he was awarded the Friendship Award – the highest award for foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to the country’s economic and social progress – by the government of the People’s Republic of China for his lifelong work in

JANET Z. WANG

Janet Z. Wang is the author of The Chinese Wine Renaissance: A Wine Lover's Companion (Ebury Press, 2020). She is contributing author on decanterchina.com, a bilingual website presented by Decanter the world's leading wine media brand. Her wine writing has been shortlisted for the Circle of Wine Writers' Young Wine Writer's Award. WHAT DOES ONE DO WITH A BRICK OF TEA? The use of a "tea needle" for separating the brick of tea is essential, and something one might receive as a gift in a velvet box. WILDCHINA UPDATE: EARTHQUAKE IN SHANGRI-LA, YUNNAN On Saturday, August 31st, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred in China's southwest area of Shangri-La, Yunnan. No WildChina travelers have been hurt or seriously affected by the incident. THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Updated: October 31, 2019 Step into the ghastly past of the world’s oldest civilization and get acquainted with places that will chill you to the bone. These are the most haunted places in China.

WHY WILDCHINA

WildChina was born on the sacred slopes of Mount Kailash in the Himalayas. Since WildChina’s first-ever trip in 2000, we have helped thousands of travelers enjoy life-changing experiences in every corner of this vast and endlessly inspiring nation.

OUR TEAM - GUIDES

We have a diverse team of over 200 passionate local guides situated in all corners of China. Our guides are true insiders who thrive on sharing the best experiences of their homes with you, all while making sure your every comfort is taken care of. TIBETAN CAMPING RETREAT Experience luxury camping Tibetan nomad style in Gansu. Surrounded by endless miles of fields, abundant wildlife including foxes and gazelles, and summer flowers, you’ll stay in your choice of yak wool tent or log cabin and sleep under hand-woven yak wool blankets. Founded and staffed by local nomads, Norden Camp offers a chance to experience low-impact camping with a Tibetan twist.

FUJIAN: HAKKA HOMES

Experience the hospitality of Fujian's Hakka people and their unique tulou dwellings, mighty fortifications of earth and stone that house

up to 80 families.

XI'AN: WARRIORS & EMPERORS Breach the battlements of Xi'an to discover this ancient walled capital of ten dynasties, gateway to the Silk Road and home to the Terracotta Warriors.

BEIJING DAY TOUR

Explore Beijing's palaces, discover hidden courtyard homes alongside modern architectural wonders, get to grips with contemporary art, dine

on divine duck.

ESCAPE TO LHASA

Lhasa's name means "Place of the Gods." You'll tour the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple under a vast, towering sky. WILDCHINA BOOK CLUB: BEETHOVEN IN CHINA For our November book club, we'll be reading Beethoven in China in the lead-up to our chat with the authors, Jindong Cai and Sheila Melvin. HEALTH AND SAFETY ARCHIVES Tag Health and safety. July 28, 2020. The New “Safe Travels” Stamp: What it Means at WildChina LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN CHINA Yunnan: Traversing the Ancient Tea and Horse Road. Discover China’s rich ethnic diversity as you travel on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road between Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang. The original 3,100-mile route started

$1,500. Summer.

CAN I TRAVEL TO CHINA RIGHT NOW? HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A GREEN CODE IN CHINA Alternatively, if you use the WeChat Health Kit mini-program, you just need to enter your name and passport number, then upload a picture of your ID (all in English!). Based on your answers, and whether you’ve been in a high-risk area or in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, you will be given a colored QR code: red, green, or THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Nestled on the banks of the Yangtze River, Fengdu Ghost City’s spooky past dates back over 2,000 years. According to legend, two Eastern Han Dynasty imperials officials used Taoist practices to become immortal in the nearby Ming Mountain. Their names combined to mean ‘King of Hell’ and they dragged all local villages into the

underworld.

THE WINERIES TRANSFORMING DUSTY NINGXIA These luxuries come at a handsome price ranging from $200 to $300 a night. Huanghe Suji Boutique B&B. Image by Bao Xun. The combination of the wineries and these B&Bs are turning Ningxia from a barren desert into an intriguing and exciting destination.

JANET Z. WANG

Janet Z. Wang is the author of The Chinese Wine Renaissance: A Wine Lover's Companion (Ebury Press, 2020). She is contributing author on decanterchina.com, a bilingual website presented by Decanter the world's leading wine media brand. Her wine writing has been shortlisted for the Circle of Wine Writers' Young Wine Writer's Award.

WILLIAM LINDESAY

William Lindesay. William Lindesay has spent more than 800 days on the Great Wall during his many years in China, completing “the most successful foreign exploration of the Great Wall” according to China’s Xinhua News Agency. The British researcher has conducted extensive surveys on the Beijing portion of the Great Wall, publishing

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HOW TO CHOOSE AUTHENTIC JINGDEZHEN CERAMICS The last step involves painting on the porcelain – a further low-firing process enhances the colors of the paint. If the colors of the porcelain are as bright as a mirror, you’re on the right path to finding authentic ceramics. Another tip for choosing high-quality pieces is the sound they make when you clang them together. WHAT DOES ONE DO WITH A BRICK OF TEA? A big background on Pu’er tea, this is one type of tea that Yunnan Province in Southwest China is known for. They brew into a strong dark brown colored tea. But, historically, this tea was always packed on horse backs and carried by caravan trademen over dare-devil terrain onto the Tibetan Plateau. There, they transfer into the famed Tibetan WILDCHINA UPDATE: EARTHQUAKE IN SHANGRI-LA, YUNNAN WildChina Update: Earthquake in Yunnan. On Saturday, August 31st, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred China’s southwestern province of Yunnan. The quake hit the counties of Shangri-La and Deqin, on the border with Sichuan, at 8:04 a.m. local time. No WildChina travelers have been hurt or seriously affected by the incident. LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN CHINA Yunnan: Traversing the Ancient Tea and Horse Road. Discover China’s rich ethnic diversity as you travel on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road between Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang. The original 3,100-mile route started

$1,500. Summer.

CAN I TRAVEL TO CHINA RIGHT NOW? HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A GREEN CODE IN CHINA Alternatively, if you use the WeChat Health Kit mini-program, you just need to enter your name and passport number, then upload a picture of your ID (all in English!). Based on your answers, and whether you’ve been in a high-risk area or in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, you will be given a colored QR code: red, green, or THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Nestled on the banks of the Yangtze River, Fengdu Ghost City’s spooky past dates back over 2,000 years. According to legend, two Eastern Han Dynasty imperials officials used Taoist practices to become immortal in the nearby Ming Mountain. Their names combined to mean ‘King of Hell’ and they dragged all local villages into the

underworld.

THE WINERIES TRANSFORMING DUSTY NINGXIA These luxuries come at a handsome price ranging from $200 to $300 a night. Huanghe Suji Boutique B&B. Image by Bao Xun. The combination of the wineries and these B&Bs are turning Ningxia from a barren desert into an intriguing and exciting destination.

JANET Z. WANG

Janet Z. Wang is the author of The Chinese Wine Renaissance: A Wine Lover's Companion (Ebury Press, 2020). She is contributing author on decanterchina.com, a bilingual website presented by Decanter the world's leading wine media brand. Her wine writing has been shortlisted for the Circle of Wine Writers' Young Wine Writer's Award.

WILLIAM LINDESAY

William Lindesay. William Lindesay has spent more than 800 days on the Great Wall during his many years in China, completing “the most successful foreign exploration of the Great Wall” according to China’s Xinhua News Agency. The British researcher has conducted extensive surveys on the Beijing portion of the Great Wall, publishing

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HOW TO CHOOSE AUTHENTIC JINGDEZHEN CERAMICS The last step involves painting on the porcelain – a further low-firing process enhances the colors of the paint. If the colors of the porcelain are as bright as a mirror, you’re on the right path to finding authentic ceramics. Another tip for choosing high-quality pieces is the sound they make when you clang them together. WHAT DOES ONE DO WITH A BRICK OF TEA? A big background on Pu’er tea, this is one type of tea that Yunnan Province in Southwest China is known for. They brew into a strong dark brown colored tea. But, historically, this tea was always packed on horse backs and carried by caravan trademen over dare-devil terrain onto the Tibetan Plateau. There, they transfer into the famed Tibetan WILDCHINA UPDATE: EARTHQUAKE IN SHANGRI-LA, YUNNAN WildChina Update: Earthquake in Yunnan. On Saturday, August 31st, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred China’s southwestern province of Yunnan. The quake hit the counties of Shangri-La and Deqin, on the border with Sichuan, at 8:04 a.m. local time. No WildChina travelers have been hurt or seriously affected by the incident.

WHY WILDCHINA

WildChina was born on the sacred slopes of Mount Kailash in the Himalayas. Since WildChina’s first-ever trip in 2000, we have helped thousands of travelers enjoy life-changing experiences in every corner of this vast and endlessly inspiring nation. We never crop out reality or cocoon our travelers in a tourist bubble.

OUR TEAM - GUIDES

Our Guides. Our guides are. passionate locals. We have a diverse team of over 200 passionate local guides situated in all corners of China. Our guides are true insiders who thrive on sharing the best experiences of their homes with you, all while making sure your every

comfort is

TIBETAN CAMPING RETREAT Experience luxury camping Tibetan nomad style in Gansu. Surrounded by endless miles of fields, abundant wildlife including foxes and gazelles, and summer flowers, you’ll stay in your choice of yak wool tent or log cabin and sleep under hand-woven yak wool blankets. Founded and staffed by local nomads, Norden Camp offers a chance to experience low-impact camping with a Tibetan twist. THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Nestled on the banks of the Yangtze River, Fengdu Ghost City’s spooky past dates back over 2,000 years. According to legend, two Eastern Han Dynasty imperials officials used Taoist practices to become immortal in the nearby Ming Mountain. Their names combined to mean ‘King of Hell’ and they dragged all local villages into the

underworld.

WILDCHINA ON-AIR: CHINA'S GREAT RIVERS WITH ED NORTON Speaker Ed M. Norton. Chair @Conservation Lands Foundation. Ed Norton is Chair of the Conservation Lands Foundation. From 1999 to 2004, he was Senior Advisor to the Yunnan Great Rivers Project and The Nature Conservancy’s China Program and from 2005 to 2008, Deputy Director of The Nature Conservancy’s Asia Pacific Program based in Indonesia.

OLD COUNTRY LIVING

This National Geographic "Tour of a Lifetime" through Guizhou and Guangxi takes in bamboo forests, karst peaks and undulating rice

terraces.

FUJIAN: HAKKA HOMES

Experience the hospitality of Fujian's Hakka people and their unique tulou dwellings, mighty fortifications of earth and stone that house

up to 80 families.

XI'AN: WARRIORS & EMPERORS Breach the battlements of Xi'an to discover this ancient walled capital of ten dynasties, gateway to the Silk Road and home to the Terracotta Warriors.

ESCAPE TO LHASA

Lhasa's name means "Place of the Gods." You'll tour the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple under a vast, towering sky.

THE BUDDHA PATH

Set out on a 13-day pilgrimage through five provinces as you piece together the history of Buddhism in China. LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN CHINA Yunnan: Traversing the Ancient Tea and Horse Road. Discover China’s rich ethnic diversity as you travel on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road between Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang. The original 3,100-mile route started

$1,500. Summer.

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Meeting a Dali Dong village elder to understand the customs and history of the Dong people, among the largest ethnic groups in Guizhou. Learning how to create and play the bamboo lusheng instrument, used by the Miao people during celebrations. Spending an afternoon with a village shaman to learn about Dong spirituality, afterlife beliefs, and HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A GREEN CODE IN CHINA Alternatively, if you use the WeChat Health Kit mini-program, you just need to enter your name and passport number, then upload a picture of your ID (all in English!). Based on your answers, and whether you’ve been in a high-risk area or in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, you will be given a colored QR code: red, green, or THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Nestled on the banks of the Yangtze River, Fengdu Ghost City’s spooky past dates back over 2,000 years. According to legend, two Eastern Han Dynasty imperials officials used Taoist practices to become immortal in the nearby Ming Mountain. Their names combined to mean ‘King of Hell’ and they dragged all local villages into the

underworld.

THE WINERIES TRANSFORMING DUSTY NINGXIA These luxuries come at a handsome price ranging from $200 to $300 a night. Huanghe Suji Boutique B&B. Image by Bao Xun. The combination of the wineries and these B&Bs are turning Ningxia from a barren desert into an intriguing and exciting destination.

JANET Z. WANG

Janet Z. Wang is the author of The Chinese Wine Renaissance: A Wine Lover's Companion (Ebury Press, 2020). She is contributing author on decanterchina.com, a bilingual website presented by Decanter the world's leading wine media brand. Her wine writing has been shortlisted for the Circle of Wine Writers' Young Wine Writer's Award.

WILLIAM LINDESAY

William Lindesay. William Lindesay has spent more than 800 days on the Great Wall during his many years in China, completing “the most successful foreign exploration of the Great Wall” according to China’s Xinhua News Agency. The British researcher has conducted extensive surveys on the Beijing portion of the Great Wall, publishing

three

WHAT DOES ONE DO WITH A BRICK OF TEA? A big background on Pu’er tea, this is one type of tea that Yunnan Province in Southwest China is known for. They brew into a strong dark brown colored tea. But, historically, this tea was always packed on horse backs and carried by caravan trademen over dare-devil terrain onto the Tibetan Plateau. There, they transfer into the famed Tibetan WILDCHINA UPDATE: EARTHQUAKE IN SHANGRI-LA, YUNNAN WildChina Update: Earthquake in Yunnan. On Saturday, August 31st, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred China’s southwestern province of Yunnan. The quake hit the counties of Shangri-La and Deqin, on the border with Sichuan, at 8:04 a.m. local time. No WildChina travelers have been hurt or seriously affected by the incident. LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN CHINA Yunnan: Traversing the Ancient Tea and Horse Road. Discover China’s rich ethnic diversity as you travel on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road between Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang. The original 3,100-mile route started

$1,500. Summer.

CAN I TRAVEL TO CHINA RIGHT NOW?

WILDCHINA.COM

Meeting a Dali Dong village elder to understand the customs and history of the Dong people, among the largest ethnic groups in Guizhou. Learning how to create and play the bamboo lusheng instrument, used by the Miao people during celebrations. Spending an afternoon with a village shaman to learn about Dong spirituality, afterlife beliefs, and HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A GREEN CODE IN CHINA Alternatively, if you use the WeChat Health Kit mini-program, you just need to enter your name and passport number, then upload a picture of your ID (all in English!). Based on your answers, and whether you’ve been in a high-risk area or in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, you will be given a colored QR code: red, green, or THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Nestled on the banks of the Yangtze River, Fengdu Ghost City’s spooky past dates back over 2,000 years. According to legend, two Eastern Han Dynasty imperials officials used Taoist practices to become immortal in the nearby Ming Mountain. Their names combined to mean ‘King of Hell’ and they dragged all local villages into the

underworld.

THE WINERIES TRANSFORMING DUSTY NINGXIA These luxuries come at a handsome price ranging from $200 to $300 a night. Huanghe Suji Boutique B&B. Image by Bao Xun. The combination of the wineries and these B&Bs are turning Ningxia from a barren desert into an intriguing and exciting destination.

JANET Z. WANG

Janet Z. Wang is the author of The Chinese Wine Renaissance: A Wine Lover's Companion (Ebury Press, 2020). She is contributing author on decanterchina.com, a bilingual website presented by Decanter the world's leading wine media brand. Her wine writing has been shortlisted for the Circle of Wine Writers' Young Wine Writer's Award.

WILLIAM LINDESAY

William Lindesay. William Lindesay has spent more than 800 days on the Great Wall during his many years in China, completing “the most successful foreign exploration of the Great Wall” according to China’s Xinhua News Agency. The British researcher has conducted extensive surveys on the Beijing portion of the Great Wall, publishing

three

WHAT DOES ONE DO WITH A BRICK OF TEA? A big background on Pu’er tea, this is one type of tea that Yunnan Province in Southwest China is known for. They brew into a strong dark brown colored tea. But, historically, this tea was always packed on horse backs and carried by caravan trademen over dare-devil terrain onto the Tibetan Plateau. There, they transfer into the famed Tibetan WILDCHINA UPDATE: EARTHQUAKE IN SHANGRI-LA, YUNNAN WildChina Update: Earthquake in Yunnan. On Saturday, August 31st, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred China’s southwestern province of Yunnan. The quake hit the counties of Shangri-La and Deqin, on the border with Sichuan, at 8:04 a.m. local time. No WildChina travelers have been hurt or seriously affected by the incident.

WHY WILDCHINA

WildChina was born on the sacred slopes of Mount Kailash in the Himalayas. Since WildChina’s first-ever trip in 2000, we have helped thousands of travelers enjoy life-changing experiences in every corner of this vast and endlessly inspiring nation. We never crop out reality or cocoon our travelers in a tourist bubble.

OUR TEAM - GUIDES

Our Guides. Our guides are. passionate locals. We have a diverse team of over 200 passionate local guides situated in all corners of China. Our guides are true insiders who thrive on sharing the best experiences of their homes with you, all while making sure your every

comfort is

TIBETAN CAMPING RETREAT Experience luxury camping Tibetan nomad style in Gansu. Surrounded by endless miles of fields, abundant wildlife including foxes and gazelles, and summer flowers, you’ll stay in your choice of yak wool tent or log cabin and sleep under hand-woven yak wool blankets. Founded and staffed by local nomads, Norden Camp offers a chance to experience low-impact camping with a Tibetan twist. THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Nestled on the banks of the Yangtze River, Fengdu Ghost City’s spooky past dates back over 2,000 years. According to legend, two Eastern Han Dynasty imperials officials used Taoist practices to become immortal in the nearby Ming Mountain. Their names combined to mean ‘King of Hell’ and they dragged all local villages into the

underworld.

WILDCHINA ON-AIR: CHINA'S GREAT RIVERS WITH ED NORTON Speaker Ed M. Norton. Chair @Conservation Lands Foundation. Ed Norton is Chair of the Conservation Lands Foundation. From 1999 to 2004, he was Senior Advisor to the Yunnan Great Rivers Project and The Nature Conservancy’s China Program and from 2005 to 2008, Deputy Director of The Nature Conservancy’s Asia Pacific Program based in Indonesia.

OLD COUNTRY LIVING

This National Geographic "Tour of a Lifetime" through Guizhou and Guangxi takes in bamboo forests, karst peaks and undulating rice

terraces.

FUJIAN: HAKKA HOMES

Experience the hospitality of Fujian's Hakka people and their unique tulou dwellings, mighty fortifications of earth and stone that house

up to 80 families.

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Lindesay’s contributions to the conservation of the Great Wall and Sino-UK relations have earned him international recognition. In 1998, he was awarded the Friendship Award – the highest award for foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to the country’s economic and social progress – by the government of the People’s Republic of China for his lifelong work in WHAT DOES ONE DO WITH A BRICK OF TEA? The use of a "tea needle" for separating the brick of tea is essential, and something one might receive as a gift in a velvet box. WILDCHINA UPDATE: EARTHQUAKE IN SHANGRI-LA, YUNNAN On Saturday, August 31st, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred in China's southwest area of Shangri-La, Yunnan. No WildChina travelers have been hurt or seriously affected by the incident. LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN CHINA WildChina crafts unique and exclusive luxury travel experiences in China. Our dedication and passion for travel makes us a global award-winning industry leader. CAN I TRAVEL TO CHINA RIGHT NOW?

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HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A GREEN CODE IN CHINA To download, either in your app store or within WeChat or Alipay, copy ‘国家政府服务平台’ (guo-jia–zheng–fu–fu–wu-ping-tai) into the search bar.Once installed, tap ‘Health Code Traveler Version’ (as pictured above) and follow the instructions to register. THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Updated: October 31, 2019 Step into the ghastly past of the world’s oldest civilization and get acquainted with places that will chill you to the bone. These are the most haunted places in China. THE WINERIES TRANSFORMING DUSTY NINGXIA Story of a family business. Emma Gao is a rising star in China’s private winery business, which her family got into 12 years ago. They started with her mother’s savings of 300,000 yuan to buy a small plot of land in Ningxia’s capital Yinchuan to plant grapes along with winemaking equipment.

JANET Z. WANG

Janet Z. Wang is the author of The Chinese Wine Renaissance: A Wine Lover's Companion (Ebury Press, 2020). She is contributing author on decanterchina.com, a bilingual website presented by Decanter the world's leading wine media brand. Her wine writing has been shortlisted for the Circle of Wine Writers' Young Wine Writer's Award.

WILLIAM LINDESAY

Lindesay’s contributions to the conservation of the Great Wall and Sino-UK relations have earned him international recognition. In 1998, he was awarded the Friendship Award – the highest award for foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to the country’s economic and social progress – by the government of the People’s Republic of China for his lifelong work in WHAT DOES ONE DO WITH A BRICK OF TEA? The use of a "tea needle" for separating the brick of tea is essential, and something one might receive as a gift in a velvet box. WILDCHINA UPDATE: EARTHQUAKE IN SHANGRI-LA, YUNNAN On Saturday, August 31st, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred in China's southwest area of Shangri-La, Yunnan. No WildChina travelers have been hurt or seriously affected by the incident.

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OUR FAVORITE JOURNEYS AROUND CHINA THIS SUMMER Discover China’s rich ethnic diversity as you travel on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road between Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang. The original 3,100-mile route started in Southern China, passed through Tibet, Burma, Nepal, and ended in India. LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN CHINA WildChina crafts unique and exclusive luxury travel experiences in China. Our dedication and passion for travel makes us a global award-winning industry leader. YUNNAN: TRAVERSING THE ANCIENT TEA AND HORSE ROAD Yunnan, which literally means “South of the Clouds,” is home to some of the most diverse cultures, ecology, and landscape in China. With verdant low-lying valleys, spectacular white-capped mountains, rustic towns and villages and vibrant ethnic minority communities,

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Lhasa's name means "Place of the Gods." You'll tour the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple under a vast, towering sky.

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Experience the hospitality of Fujian's Hakka people and their unique tulou dwellings, mighty fortifications of earth and stone that house

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This National Geographic "Tour of a Lifetime" through Guizhou and Guangxi takes in bamboo forests, karst peaks and undulating rice

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LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN CHINA Discover China’s wild side. China is a nation of people and their stories. Of joy and struggle, tradition, and innovation. Of mighty rivers, vast wilderness, and sprawling megacities. It’s a tale 5,000 years in the making, and we’re just getting to the most exciting chapter. We are the travel company that punches through the tourist CAN I TRAVEL TO CHINA RIGHT NOW? HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A GREEN CODE IN CHINA Alternatively, if you use the WeChat Health Kit mini-program, you just need to enter your name and passport number, then upload a picture of your ID (all in English!). Based on your answers, and whether you’ve been in a high-risk area or in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, you will be given a colored QR code: red, green, or THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Nestled on the banks of the Yangtze River, Fengdu Ghost City’s spooky past dates back over 2,000 years. According to legend, two Eastern Han Dynasty imperials officials used Taoist practices to become immortal in the nearby Ming Mountain. Their names combined to mean ‘King of Hell’ and they dragged all local villages into the

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TIBETAN CAMPING RETREAT Experience luxury camping Tibetan nomad style in Gansu. Surrounded by endless miles of fields, abundant wildlife including foxes and gazelles, and summer flowers, you’ll stay in your choice of yak wool tent or log cabin and sleep under hand-woven yak wool blankets. Founded and staffed by local nomads, Norden Camp offers a chance to experience low-impact camping with a Tibetan twist. THE WINERIES TRANSFORMING DUSTY NINGXIA These luxuries come at a handsome price ranging from $200 to $300 a night. Huanghe Suji Boutique B&B. Image by Bao Xun. The combination of the wineries and these B&Bs are turning Ningxia from a barren desert into an intriguing and exciting destination.

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William Lindesay. William Lindesay has spent more than 800 days on the Great Wall during his many years in China, completing “the most successful foreign exploration of the Great Wall” according to China’s Xinhua News Agency. The British researcher has conducted extensive surveys on the Beijing portion of the Great Wall, publishing

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JANET Z. WANG

Janet Z. Wang is the author of The Chinese Wine Renaissance: A Wine Lover's Companion (Ebury Press, 2020). She is contributing author on decanterchina.com, a bilingual website presented by Decanter the world's leading wine media brand. Her wine writing has been shortlisted for the Circle of Wine Writers' Young Wine Writer's Award. HOW TO CHOOSE AUTHENTIC JINGDEZHEN CERAMICS The last step involves painting on the porcelain – a further low-firing process enhances the colors of the paint. If the colors of the porcelain are as bright as a mirror, you’re on the right path to finding authentic ceramics. Another tip for choosing high-quality pieces is the sound they make when you clang them together. WILDCHINA UPDATE: EARTHQUAKE IN SHANGRI-LA, YUNNAN WildChina Update: Earthquake in Yunnan. On Saturday, August 31st, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred China’s southwestern province of Yunnan. The quake hit the counties of Shangri-La and Deqin, on the border with Sichuan, at 8:04 a.m. local time. No WildChina travelers have been hurt or seriously affected by the incident. LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN CHINA Discover China’s wild side. China is a nation of people and their stories. Of joy and struggle, tradition, and innovation. Of mighty rivers, vast wilderness, and sprawling megacities. It’s a tale 5,000 years in the making, and we’re just getting to the most exciting chapter. We are the travel company that punches through the tourist CAN I TRAVEL TO CHINA RIGHT NOW? HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A GREEN CODE IN CHINA Alternatively, if you use the WeChat Health Kit mini-program, you just need to enter your name and passport number, then upload a picture of your ID (all in English!). Based on your answers, and whether you’ve been in a high-risk area or in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, you will be given a colored QR code: red, green, or THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Nestled on the banks of the Yangtze River, Fengdu Ghost City’s spooky past dates back over 2,000 years. According to legend, two Eastern Han Dynasty imperials officials used Taoist practices to become immortal in the nearby Ming Mountain. Their names combined to mean ‘King of Hell’ and they dragged all local villages into the

underworld.

TIBETAN CAMPING RETREAT Experience luxury camping Tibetan nomad style in Gansu. Surrounded by endless miles of fields, abundant wildlife including foxes and gazelles, and summer flowers, you’ll stay in your choice of yak wool tent or log cabin and sleep under hand-woven yak wool blankets. Founded and staffed by local nomads, Norden Camp offers a chance to experience low-impact camping with a Tibetan twist. THE WINERIES TRANSFORMING DUSTY NINGXIA These luxuries come at a handsome price ranging from $200 to $300 a night. Huanghe Suji Boutique B&B. Image by Bao Xun. The combination of the wineries and these B&Bs are turning Ningxia from a barren desert into an intriguing and exciting destination.

WILLIAM LINDESAY

William Lindesay. William Lindesay has spent more than 800 days on the Great Wall during his many years in China, completing “the most successful foreign exploration of the Great Wall” according to China’s Xinhua News Agency. The British researcher has conducted extensive surveys on the Beijing portion of the Great Wall, publishing

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JANET Z. WANG

Janet Z. Wang is the author of The Chinese Wine Renaissance: A Wine Lover's Companion (Ebury Press, 2020). She is contributing author on decanterchina.com, a bilingual website presented by Decanter the world's leading wine media brand. Her wine writing has been shortlisted for the Circle of Wine Writers' Young Wine Writer's Award. HOW TO CHOOSE AUTHENTIC JINGDEZHEN CERAMICS The last step involves painting on the porcelain – a further low-firing process enhances the colors of the paint. If the colors of the porcelain are as bright as a mirror, you’re on the right path to finding authentic ceramics. Another tip for choosing high-quality pieces is the sound they make when you clang them together. WILDCHINA UPDATE: EARTHQUAKE IN SHANGRI-LA, YUNNAN WildChina Update: Earthquake in Yunnan. On Saturday, August 31st, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred China’s southwestern province of Yunnan. The quake hit the counties of Shangri-La and Deqin, on the border with Sichuan, at 8:04 a.m. local time. No WildChina travelers have been hurt or seriously affected by the incident.

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LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN CHINA WildChina crafts unique and exclusive luxury travel experiences in China. Our dedication and passion for travel makes us a global award-winning industry leader. TIBETAN CAMPING RETREAT Experience luxury camping Tibetan nomad style in Gansu. Surrounded by endless miles of fields, abundant wildlife including foxes and gazelles, and summer flowers, you’ll stay in your choice of yak wool tent or log cabin and sleep under hand-woven yak wool blankets. Founded and staffed by local nomads, Norden Camp offers a chance to experience low-impact camping with a Tibetan twist. THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Nestled on the banks of the Yangtze River, Fengdu Ghost City’s spooky past dates back over 2,000 years. According to legend, two Eastern Han Dynasty imperials officials used Taoist practices to become immortal in the nearby Ming Mountain. Their names combined to mean ‘King of Hell’ and they dragged all local villages into the

underworld.

YOUR TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE TIBETAN AUTONOMOUS REGION WILDCHINA With news that the Tibetan Autonomous Region is reopening travel to foreign nationals residing in China, you may be considering adding the “Roof of the World” to your travel list for 2021.

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This National Geographic "Tour of a Lifetime" through Guizhou and Guangxi takes in bamboo forests, karst peaks and undulating rice

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JENNY CHOU | WILDCHINA WildChina > WildChina Event Speakers. Born in Taipei, Jenny Chou earned her Architecture degree at the Rhode Island School of Design in 2004, and her master’s degree in Urban Design at Columbia University in 2008. She Co-founded ATLAS in 2015 in Beijing China.The studio has shown work both in China and internationally, including at the 2018 XI'AN: TERRACOTTA WARRIORS DAY TOUR On this day tour of Xi'an delve into China's illustrious ancient history and witness the legendary army of life-sized Terracotta

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HUMANS OF CHINA ARCHIVES LET’S PLAN YOUR TRIP! Category Humans of China BEYOND CHINA ARCHIVES LET’S PLAN YOUR TRIP! Category Beyond China CAN I TRAVEL TO CHINA RIGHT NOW? HOME | WILDCHINA CORPORATE Shanghai: 3-160 Xinghui Center, 328 Tiantong Road, Hongkou. USA: 160 Southampton Ave. Berkeley, CA 94707. 9:00am - 6:00pm (Monday-Friday) China +86 10 6465 6602. USA +1 888 902 8808 (Toll Free) corporate@wildchina.com. Have a question about event management. or team building activities? TIBETAN CAMPING RETREAT Experience luxury camping Tibetan nomad style in Gansu. Surrounded by endless miles of fields, abundant wildlife including foxes and gazelles, and summer flowers, you’ll stay in your choice of yak wool tent or log cabin and sleep under hand-woven yak wool blankets. Founded and staffed by local nomads, Norden Camp offers a chance to experience low-impact camping with a Tibetan twist. THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Nestled on the banks of the Yangtze River, Fengdu Ghost City’s spooky past dates back over 2,000 years. According to legend, two Eastern Han Dynasty imperials officials used Taoist practices to become immortal in the nearby Ming Mountain. Their names combined to mean ‘King of Hell’ and they dragged all local villages into the

underworld.

WILLIAM LINDESAY

William Lindesay. William Lindesay has spent more than 800 days on the Great Wall during his many years in China, completing “the most successful foreign exploration of the Great Wall” according to China’s Xinhua News Agency. The British researcher has conducted extensive surveys on the Beijing portion of the Great Wall, publishing

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THE WINERIES TRANSFORMING DUSTY NINGXIA These luxuries come at a handsome price ranging from $200 to $300 a night. Huanghe Suji Boutique B&B. Image by Bao Xun. The combination of the wineries and these B&Bs are turning Ningxia from a barren desert into an intriguing and exciting destination.

JANET Z. WANG

Janet Z. Wang is the author of The Chinese Wine Renaissance: A Wine Lover's Companion (Ebury Press, 2020). She is contributing author on decanterchina.com, a bilingual website presented by Decanter the world's leading wine media brand. Her wine writing has been shortlisted for the Circle of Wine Writers' Young Wine Writer's Award. 5 REASONS TO VISIT JINGDEZHEN Porcelain from Jingdezhen’s historical heyday was reserved for China’s imperial family. The first royal pieces were crafted for Emperor Jingde during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 C.E.) and new designs were created and fired in the city’s highly-regarded kilns for each subsequent ruler. You may have seen the blue and white style

porcelain

WHAT DOES ONE DO WITH A BRICK OF TEA? A big background on Pu’er tea, this is one type of tea that Yunnan Province in Southwest China is known for. They brew into a strong dark brown colored tea. But, historically, this tea was always packed on horse backs and carried by caravan trademen over dare-devil terrain onto the Tibetan Plateau. There, they transfer into the famed Tibetan WILDCHINA UPDATE: EARTHQUAKE IN SHANGRI-LA, YUNNAN WildChina Update: Earthquake in Yunnan. On Saturday, August 31st, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred China’s southwestern province of Yunnan. The quake hit the counties of Shangri-La and Deqin, on the border with Sichuan, at 8:04 a.m. local time. No WildChina travelers have been hurt or seriously affected by the incident. CAN I TRAVEL TO CHINA RIGHT NOW? HOME | WILDCHINA CORPORATE Shanghai: 3-160 Xinghui Center, 328 Tiantong Road, Hongkou. USA: 160 Southampton Ave. Berkeley, CA 94707. 9:00am - 6:00pm (Monday-Friday) China +86 10 6465 6602. USA +1 888 902 8808 (Toll Free) corporate@wildchina.com. Have a question about event management. or team building activities? TIBETAN CAMPING RETREAT Experience luxury camping Tibetan nomad style in Gansu. Surrounded by endless miles of fields, abundant wildlife including foxes and gazelles, and summer flowers, you’ll stay in your choice of yak wool tent or log cabin and sleep under hand-woven yak wool blankets. Founded and staffed by local nomads, Norden Camp offers a chance to experience low-impact camping with a Tibetan twist. THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN CHINA Nestled on the banks of the Yangtze River, Fengdu Ghost City’s spooky past dates back over 2,000 years. According to legend, two Eastern Han Dynasty imperials officials used Taoist practices to become immortal in the nearby Ming Mountain. Their names combined to mean ‘King of Hell’ and they dragged all local villages into the

underworld.

WILLIAM LINDESAY

William Lindesay. William Lindesay has spent more than 800 days on the Great Wall during his many years in China, completing “the most successful foreign exploration of the Great Wall” according to China’s Xinhua News Agency. The British researcher has conducted extensive surveys on the Beijing portion of the Great Wall, publishing

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THE WINERIES TRANSFORMING DUSTY NINGXIA These luxuries come at a handsome price ranging from $200 to $300 a night. Huanghe Suji Boutique B&B. Image by Bao Xun. The combination of the wineries and these B&Bs are turning Ningxia from a barren desert into an intriguing and exciting destination.

JANET Z. WANG

Janet Z. Wang is the author of The Chinese Wine Renaissance: A Wine Lover's Companion (Ebury Press, 2020). She is contributing author on decanterchina.com, a bilingual website presented by Decanter the world's leading wine media brand. Her wine writing has been shortlisted for the Circle of Wine Writers' Young Wine Writer's Award. 5 REASONS TO VISIT JINGDEZHEN Porcelain from Jingdezhen’s historical heyday was reserved for China’s imperial family. The first royal pieces were crafted for Emperor Jingde during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 C.E.) and new designs were created and fired in the city’s highly-regarded kilns for each subsequent ruler. You may have seen the blue and white style

porcelain

WHAT DOES ONE DO WITH A BRICK OF TEA? A big background on Pu’er tea, this is one type of tea that Yunnan Province in Southwest China is known for. They brew into a strong dark brown colored tea. But, historically, this tea was always packed on horse backs and carried by caravan trademen over dare-devil terrain onto the Tibetan Plateau. There, they transfer into the famed Tibetan WILDCHINA UPDATE: EARTHQUAKE IN SHANGRI-LA, YUNNAN WildChina Update: Earthquake in Yunnan. On Saturday, August 31st, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred China’s southwestern province of Yunnan. The quake hit the counties of Shangri-La and Deqin, on the border with Sichuan, at 8:04 a.m. local time. No WildChina travelers have been hurt or seriously affected by the incident. LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN CHINA Discover China’s wild side. China is a nation of people and their stories. Of joy and struggle, tradition, and innovation. Of mighty rivers, vast wilderness, and sprawling megacities. It’s a tale 5,000 years in the making, and we’re just getting to the most exciting chapter. We are the travel company that punches through the tourist

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WildChina was born on the sacred slopes of Mount Kailash in the Himalayas. Since WildChina’s first-ever trip in 2000, we have helped thousands of travelers enjoy life-changing experiences in every corner of this vast and endlessly inspiring nation. We never crop out reality or cocoon our travelers in a tourist bubble. LUXURY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN CHINA WildChina crafts unique and exclusive luxury travel experiences in China. Our dedication and passion for travel makes us a global award-winning industry leader. OUR FAVORITE JOURNEYS AROUND CHINA THIS SUMMER Discover China’s rich ethnic diversity as you travel on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road between Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang. The original 3,100-mile route started in Southern China, passed through Tibet, Burma, Nepal, and ended in India. CUSTOM PRIVATE TOURS Our years of on-the-ground experience enable us to go the extra mile to craft authentic, compelling private tours that never compromise on

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YUNNAN: A JOURNEY INTO THE HANI RICE TERRACES AND JIANSHUI Sip late afternoon tea at a local bookstore and watch the sunset descend over the cascading rice terraces • Join local artisans in making handmade traditional bamboo embroidery inside their mushroom-shaped homes • Set off to Samaba Rice Terraces • Spend an afternoon with Hani villagers in the rice terraces, harvesting rice and fishing • Enjoy the fruits of your labor with a Hani feast WILDCHINA'S TRAVELOGUE In this new episode, We’ll be following WildChina guide, Michael Zhao, as he chats with a bamboo raft skipper, cycles through the farms of the countryside, and ends at a beautiful boutique hotel with a

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NINGXIA: THROUGH THE VINEYARDS Head to Chateau Yuanshi Winery for a tasting and a tour of the vineyard and the winery, which was designed after the region’s Chinese old fortresses • Enjoy your second wine tasting at Domaine Pushang, famed for Marselan, a red French wine grape variety that is increasingly popular in Ningxia • In the afternoon, head to the Yellow River Grand Canyon to discover its fundamental and

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