Basketball in Guizhou? “Just Do It.”

This month as the world sits and watches the games of the 30th Olympiad, it is reminded how impressive athletic ability is. Whether you are rooting for a rising star like Missy Franklin or a...

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August 6, 2012

Who are China’s Miao people?

Unless you are an expert on Asian anthropology, you probably are not aware of the various ethnic communities living in China. Below is a brief introduction to the history, culture, and most importantly, the major...

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July 25, 2012

What is Guizhou?

No landscape in China is as timeless as that of Guizhou. The hills, covered in stripes of green created by the tiers of rice paddies, look the same today as they have for over six...

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July 17, 2012

Princeton’s Summer Service in Guizhou and Guangxi

Every year, WildChina arranges a trip for a group of Princeton University students to do a Summer of Service in China through Princeton in Asia. Following their experiences in the field, the students head to...

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January 13, 2012

Zhang Mei featured in China Daily: A walk on the wild side

Earlier this month, Zhang Mei was featured in China Daily in “A walk on the wild side.” The article tracks Mei’s “Cinderella” story of growing up in Yunnan province, her transformative experience at Harvard Business...

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December 10, 2010

A Simple Song in Baibi Village

Sometimes all it takes is an unexpected moment – a snapshot of daily life – that brings a trip into focus. I witnessed such a moment during recent travels in Baibi village, an isolated Miao...

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November 12, 2010

Once every 13 years: The Miao Guzang festival

Among the Miao people of Guizhou, there is a festival that only takes place once every thirteen years. The Miao Guzang festival is a two-plus week celebration honoring Li Rong, the ancient leader of the...

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September 13, 2010

Autumn destinations: Guizhou

Every corner of China is home to amazing people, nature and geography, but it’s hard to match the diversity found in the country’s southwest. Destinations such as Yunnan, Sichuan and Guangxi are already known far...

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July 28, 2010

Living like the Miao: Guizhou Homestays

It is one thing to visit a remote Chinese village – but have you ever wondered what it would be like to live and participate in a Guizhou homestay? I often think back to my...

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August 5, 2008

Guizhou: Preserving Cultural Traditions of China

In Guizhou (southwestern China), I joined a family of four from North Carolina, on a trip entitled "Hidden Tribes of China." We were led by our highly energetic guide, Xiao, a lifelong Guizhou native whose...

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