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24 Hours in Xi’an

If you only have 24 hours in Xi’an to take in the city’s historic sites, you’re in luck. Though you could easily linger for two more days and absorb all the magnificent details of this...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

What You Can’t Miss on Your First Trip to Tibet

Explore the best of Tibet with our short guide to the region. Below are our choices for the most awe-inspiring sights, unique cultural escapes, and some WildChina extras for the traveler seeking to journey even...
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Top 5 China Experiences – For the First Time Visitor

If it’s your first time to China, it can be hard to even know where to start. China is a big, complex country with so much to see and so much to do. It’s hard...
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Rice Terraces in the south of China

How to take captivating photographs of people on your travels

“The great difference between voyages rests not with the ships, but with the people you meet on them.” – Amelia E. Barr If you are traveling far from home this holiday season, you will surely...
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Fisherman in YangShuo

What To Do About Altitude Sickness In Tibet

A journey to Tibet, one of the most remote regions in the world, can be an incredible experience, but you have to be ready to counter the unique atmospheric conditions that characterize the Tibetan plateau. Tibet has an average elevation of...
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How do I get a Bhutan Visa?

Now that you’ve been hearing a bit about this beautiful country hidden away just west of China, let us answer some of the most common Bhutan travel questions:
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Travelers in China, We got Apps for you: From Survival to Pro

“I’ll Survive” —Newbie Hey, first day landed in China and still getting your bearings. Besides your flight attendants who took your dinner and drink orders and your flight captain who saluted in English after a...
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Mei’s Tips for Authentic China Travel

China is an increasingly popular travel destination, but many people go about their China vacation all wrong. Mei Zhang was recently featured by travel expert Wendy Perrin, and gave some great insider information on how...
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A Guide to China’s 72-hour Visa Exemption Program

A growing number of Chinese cities have passed 72-hour Transit Visa Exemption Programs that allow free visas to those only staying 3 days or less.
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An Introduction to Taiwan

People tend to stereotype Taiwan as a little, overcrowded island centered around manufacturing industries. However, Taiwan is much more than that. Taiwan has something for everyone: stunning natural scenery, rich traditional and modern culture, beautiful...
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