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Nature & Wildlife

November 15, 2020

Conservation and Sustainability in China: In Conversation With Kyle Obermann (Event #49)

Join us in exploring China's national parks while we talk conservation and sustainability with environmental photographer, and WildChina Explorer Award winner, Kyle Obermann.
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Chinese door in Hutong alley

Adventures on the Tibetan Plateau: No Permit Required

Summer is the perfect time for an adventure on the Tibetan Plateau. But you don’t have to go through the process of getting special permits to Tibet in order to experience the richly spiritual and...
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Man looking after cattle on the Tibetan plateau

The China Hiking Havens Few Outsiders Know About

In the western regions of China, unbeknownst to most travellers, are some of the world’s most spectacular places for hiking and exploration. Many of these areas are so awe-inspiring that they hold a special religious significance among local people....
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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

How to Get a Kick out of Your Family China Adventure

Experiencing China’s history and culture as a family doesn’t have to be a chore. Instead, set out on a family adventure that will enrich your kids’ understanding of the world and leave them saying “Whoa!...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

Muang La Resort: Secret Retreat in the Jungles of Laos

In the heart of Laos’s mountainous north, lies the small village of Muang La. Wooden and bamboo houses sit quietly here in the valley between the Nam Pak river and the wild, tropical rainforests. Hidden...
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Fisherman in YangShuo

Tibet’s Holy Lakes

At elevations of about 15,000 ft, Tibet’s holy lakes are the pristine settings of sacred Lama rituals. For generations, Buddhist pilgrims have journeyed to these lakes to pray, meditate or seek wisdom. Many lakes in Tibet...
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Tibetan Buddhism Flags

The Best Places to See Pandas in Chengdu

Updated: March 26, 2019 A trip to Sichuan is not complete without seeing China’s cuddly national icon, the giant panda. There are three main options for panda viewing in Chengdu, each with its unique draws. Read...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

Looking For Wildflowers Around the World

In 1910, in the valley of Sichuan’s Min River, a group was on an arduous trek. The leader of this trek, a man named Wilson, was being carried by two others in a bamboo sedan...
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Man looking after cattle on the Tibetan plateau

In Conversation with Snub-nosed Monkeys Photographer, Xi Zhinong

Xi Zhinong is one of China’s pioneering wildlife photographers. He has been photographing and filming China’s wildlife for over 30 years. His latest work that will be playing on April 29th on PBS, is about...
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