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WildChina Explorer Grant 2016: We have a winner!

Our WildChina Explorer Grant judges have deliberated long and hard to choose the final winner. Congratulations to Yunnan-based Star Chaser Dongrui Yu, the 2016 WildChina Explorer!
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Lonely Planet Co-founder, Tony Wheeler: On His New Book and the World’s Most Overlooked Destinations

This year, we’re very excited to have Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet as a judge for our WildChina Explorer Grant competition. We sat down Tony Wheeler to find out why he’s always loved exploring...
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The WildChina Explorer Grant 2016 is in the hands of these 5 people

With over 5000 votes cast, the public have chosen this year’s 5 WildChina Explorer Grant finalists. Their fates now lie in the hands of the judges. Let’s meet the panel: Lonely Planet Founder, Tony Wheeler...
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WildChina Explorer Grant 2016: Meet the Finalists

A big congratulations to our wildchina explorer grant finalists! The people have voted and we can’t wait to introduce you to the top five finalists for this year’s WildChina Explorer Grant. From stargazers to rock...
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A Window into Exploration: Photos From Our 2016 WildChina Explorer Grant Applicants

Great photographs ‘are those that are not simply technically proficient, but which also tell a wider story beyond the subject’.- Michael Pritchard, Director-General of the Royal Photographic Society This year, every WildChina Explorer Grant applicant submitted...
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TOMS Soulful Explorer Award – Winner Announcement

As part of this year’s WildChina Explorer Grant competition, TOMS shoes is offering a special prize to the 2 applicants that they think best represent their philosophy of ‘Soulful’ exploration. For TOMS, a Soulful Explorer...
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Gregory Mountain Products Push the Boundaries of Backpack Design

There is just 1 week to go to get your application in for the WildChina Explorer Grant 2016. Don’t miss out on the chance to win $5000 to help you make an impact through travel....
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China’s Young Explorers Lace Up for Adventure with TOMS Shoes

We are delighted to have TOMS shoes on board with the WildChina Explorer Grant 2016 to offer some great prizes for our People’s Choice winners. Here’s why we think they are great: Young explorers in...
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WildChina Explorer Grant 2016: Why We’re Venturing Beyond China

As WildChina continues to travel beyond China’s borders to the neighboring countries of Bhutan, Laos, and Myanmar, we’ve also expanded our list of eligible countries for WildChina Explorer Grant proposals. WildChina Founder and CEO, Mei...
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In Search of the Tianshan Snow Lotus – The WildChina Explorer Grant

“In old stories, people would have to brave the snow and mountains to find the snow lotus. They would need it to cure a dying friend or break a deadly spell.” Heli, a student botanist...
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