Originally posted on Caixin Global Buddhism came to China in many waves and through many routes. It brought not just a philosophy, but a cultural milieu of art, sculpture, festivals, and literature. Nowhere is the influence of these different strands of Buddhism on Chinese art more visible than in the Mogao Caves on the edge of […]
Destinations | Dunhuang | Gansu | Mei's Advice
Gansu’s Mogao Caves: A Desert Sanctuary a Millennium in the Making
Destinations | Editor's Pick | Insider Tips | Tibet
The Qinghai-Tibet Railway: China’s Road Through the Sky
Featured image by thriol via Flickr Ruggedly wild, inherently spiritual, and filled with rich ethnic culture and untamed beauty, Tibet has called to adventurers for generations. But, they don’t call it the ‘roof of the world’ for nothing. With its remote location, extreme climate, and geographic environment, Tibet had been cut off from the […]
China | Mei's Advice
Five Mistakes to Avoid When Traveling in China With Your Family
Originally posted on Caixin Global The end of the year is nearing, and before that, the great migration of Golden Week. If you are like me, you bought flights months ago for your winter, if not also summer, travel. Now you can no longer delay planning what to do with your kids once you land. […]
China | Destinations | Insider Tips | Sustainable Travel
The Road Less Traveled: Our Journey into Sustainable Tourism
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, sustainable tourism is defined as “tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment, and host communities.” Put simply, travel should preserve cultural and traditional values through authentic experiences, foster intercultural understanding, […]
Destinations | Tibet
Debunked: 4 Myths About Traveling to Tibet That Just Aren’t True
All photos by WildChina traveler Mar Pages Whether you want to experience enlightenment, see awe-inspiring landscapes, or explore one of the tallest mountain ranges in the world, visiting Tibet has everything you need to help you check off bucket-list items. It’s fabled and mysterious presence has been calling travelers for eons, yet in spite […]
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