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Girl praying at an ancient temple

NYTimes’ “31 Places to Visit in 2010” features Shanghai and Shenzhen

First the Travel+Leisure feature, and now this article in the New York Times (NYTimes): it is increasingly apparent that China is set to experience a tourism renaissance in 2010. Among the 31 chosen destinations in...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

Shanghai Shopping Savante: Interview with Francine Martin of East of the Sun

As an international destination, Shanghai is a shopping mecca for the savviest of China’s Chinese and western inhabitants alike. While there are a bevy of shops and markets to explore in the southern China metropolis,...
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

Top 5 things to avoid when planning a China trip

There are some activities that seem to enter all itineraries going to China, and they can sound so appealing, but they really shouldn’t be for you, if you are reading my blog posts. 1. Cloisonné...
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Man enjoying his tea

Top 5 Places in China to See – even during the Winter

Just received a call from Jim from Colorado, a potential traveler of WildChina, and this was what he said: “Hi, some friends recommended you. So, I am calling because I want to go to China...
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What We’re Reading: Countdown to the 2010 Shanghai Expo

I read a great article in the Washington Post recently about the countdown to the 2010 Shanghai Expo. If you’ve never been to Shanghai, this piece will give you a great description of what the...
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Rice Terraces in the south of China

What We’re Reading: NYTimes on Travel in China

The New York Times has some really interesting pieces on travel in China right now, including: The Perils of Hong Kong Jade on tricks and tips for buying jade in Hong Kong I thought this...
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Nanshan Ski Resort

The 7 best Ski Resorts in China

Before I moved to Beijing, I never expected that I would spend some of my winter weekends on the ski slopes outside of the city. I guess people (including myself) don't tend to associate China...
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Beijing

Holiday Gift Guide: Beijing and Shanghai

One of the perks (and perils) of traveling through Beijing and Shanghai is the excellent shopping that can be found, and often for great prices. With the holidays fast approaching, your resident WildChina shoppers thought...
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Expert Profile: Anne Warr, Shanghai Architect

Anne Warr is an architect who has lived in Shanghai since 2003. Anne earned an MA in Heritage Conservation from the University of York, UK and worked for ten years as Heritage Manager for the...
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