While Helen of Troy was the face that launched a thousand ships, pu’er tea was the beverage that paved the ancient Tea Horse Road. Fifteen hundred years ago, pu’er was a humble tea that rarely left the confines of Yunnan. But, sometime around the 7th century, something changed. The Origins of Pu’er Some say that […]
China | Destinations | Yunnan
From Gentle Simmer to Rolling Boil – The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of Pu’er Tea
Editor's Pick | Lhasa
4 Best Lhasa Hotels
As the capital of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, Lhasa sits high above the clouds, perched along the edge of the Himalayas. A city filled to the brim with culture and history, the sights are plentiful, not to mention the surrounding mountainous landscapes of epic proportions. With so much to see and do, where you choose […]
Beijing | Foodie Finds
Have You Eaten: Black Sesame Kitchen
As part of our ‘Have You Eaten?’ series, we share our latest foodie-finds that showcase another unique culinary experience on offer in China. This week, we didn’t have to venture far, seizing the opportunity to try out Beijing’s exclusive Black Sesame Kitchen which is well known for using rich Chinese flavors as a lens to […]
China | Destinations | Tibet
What is a Kora?
As the month of Saka Dawa continues, the Buddhist practice of performing a kora has become increasingly common in this rugged western region. And with visitors to Tibet growing year by year, it has become both important and beneficial to travelers to have an understanding of Tibet’s sacred practices. Without much further ado, here is […]
Other News | Yunnan
Peek into the mind of Tea Horse Caravan Road Expert, Jeff Fuchs
To celebrate the announcement of another Tea Horse Road journey with Jeff Fuchs this November, we’re sharing one of our favorite posts of WildChina Explorer and Expert Jeff Fuchs musing on the importance of the Ancient Tea Horse Caravan Road, and why we should all bump it up on our travel list. A rugged Jeff Fuchs stares […]
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