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17/06/2026

From Zhao Xiaobao sheltering American airmen after the Doolittle Raid, to Hazel Ying Lee breaking barriers in the skies, to Dr. Margaret Chung supporting the Flying Tigers from afar, women contributed to China’s wartime history in many ways.

From October 12-17, 2026, join journalist Melinda Liu on our expert-led WWII journey across China, tracing the people, places, and acts of courage that connected Chinese communities with Allied airmen during World War II.

https://wildchina.com/tour/allied-victory-doolittle-raid-wwii-china-2026/

14/04/2026

We asked our travel designer Lucille about one of her most memorable trips in China.

“Guizhou,” she said, without missing a beat.

Tucked deep in southwest China, much of Guizhou feels far from the pace of cities like Beijing or Shanghai. In its villages, life unfolds at a different pace, shaped by community, tradition, and the land. People still celebrate festivals that have been passed down for generations, and women wear silver headdresses and hand-embroidered indigo as part of daily life.

But what stayed with Lucille most wasn’t just the landscapes or the craftsmanship, but the hospitality she experienced: sitting with village elders, being offered a cup of rice wine, sharing quiet moments that didn’t need explanation.

It’s this kind of China, grounded, unhurried and deeply human, that stays with you long after you’ve left.

Reach out to start planning your journey to Guizhou.

10/04/2026

In recent years, China has become more open to international travelers than it has ever been. Expanded visa-free policies, growing international connections, and an increasingly seamless domestic travel network have all made visiting more accessible.

At the same time, navigating entry requirements, payments, and logistics still requires some preparation. From visa options and airport arrival to when to visit and how to get around, understanding the details can shape how the journey unfolds.

This guide brings together the key information for visiting China in 2026, offering a clear starting point for planning your trip.

Planning a trip to China? Here’s our handy guide on how to visit China in 2026.

08/04/2026

Jiama are traditional folk woodblock prints found across Yunnan, long associated with blessings, protection, and auspicious occasions. In Weishan, a historic market town in Yunnan near Dali, they still appear in daily life, seen in homes, markets, and local rituals.

In our final Bendi Stories episode, we meet Guo Xinrui, who came to Weishan in search of a slower life and found a new direction. Through Jiama, she began reworking the tradition into objects for everyday use, allowing it to move beyond its original setting without losing its meaning.

Now her shop sits quietly in town, turning centuries old imagery into bags, textiles, and everyday things. Not artifacts. Not souvenirs. Just objects that carry the tradition forward, made for daily life.

Watch the full episode: https://wildchina.com/2026/03/bendi-stories-jiama/

06/04/2026

The Yi script is one of China’s oldest living writing systems, still in use today.

In the Yi community in Lijiang, it remains closely tied to ritual life and is preserved by bimo — ritual practitioners (or shamans if you will) who use it in ceremonies, healing practices, and oral storytelling tied to births, journeys, harvests, and farewells.

The texts are handwritten, often on cloth or paper, and read aloud rather than silently.

Traditionally, this ritual knowledge, held and practiced by bimo, is passed down from father to son, through years of apprenticeship and memory. If there is no one to inherit it, manuscripts may be buried, allowing the lineage to end with their keeper.

Today, as fewer people train as bimo, it continues through individuals like Mr. He — carried forward through practice and memory.

02/04/2026

This fall, we invite travelers to join an expert-led small group journey across wartime China, tracing the story of the Doolittle Raiders.

In 1942, American airmen crash landed across eastern China after a mission over Japan. What followed was not just a military episode, but a human one. Chinese villagers stepped in to help, offering shelter, care, and safe passage to strangers they had never met, often at great personal risk.

Created in partnership with the Royal Asiatic Society China, Beijing, this journey is led by journalist Melinda Liu, daughter of an Honorary Doolittle Raider, and historian Alan Babington-Smith. It follows this story through the experiences of American airmen and the communities who helped them.

📅 October 12–17, 2026
💰 From $2,900

Embark on a captivating journey through World War II China, retracing the legacy and footsteps of US airmen, and discovering the profound impact of Western aviators on this nation's fight for freedom.

30/03/2026

Travel doesn’t always start with a destination. Sometimes it starts with a date.

This year, China's calendar began with one of its most visible international events, the Chinese Grand Prix. Visiting a large-scale event like this can offer a different way to experience a place, shaped by its atmosphere, energy, and shared sense of occasion, while still leaving space for a more tailored journey.

For travelers drawn to major events, we’ve compiled a China 2026 calendar, bringing together everything from international gatherings in Shanghai and Beijing to local festivals that unfold throughout the year.

Read the full article in the link below.

As the world starts planning for the holiday season, here's WildChina's guide on where to travel in China in summer.

26/03/2026

Last week in Beijing we had the pleasure of hosting a FAM trip for a small group of international travel professionals.

Together, we witnessed one of the world’s greatest constructions stretching across the hills, experienced at a quieter pace and without the usual crowds.

We spent time walking along the Wall, practiced tai chi with master Eric, and later shared a glass of champagne overlooking the surrounding hills.

What stayed with us most were these shared moments—simple, unhurried, and grounded in place.

A warm thank you to everyone who joined us.

25/03/2026

We’re excited to introduce a new journey into rural Guizhou, offering a closer look at local life and traditions.

Last summer, we designed a similar journey for a National Geographic photojournalist Aisha Nazar, who traveled to Huanggang D**g Village to document polyphonic singing, seasonal rituals, and the rhythms of daily life—from shared meals to evening rehearsals around the drum tower. Her experience was later featured in National Geographic Traveller UK.

This journey follows the same route, offering a more intimate understanding of how traditions are lived, shared, and carried forward in rural China.

Deep in the mountains of Guizhou, Huanggang D**g Village prepares for its most sacred celebration. As the Hantian Festival approaches, the village transforms—families craft ritual offerings, elders rehearse ancient songs, and the air fills with the scent of woodsmoke and fermenting rice wine. This...

11/03/2026

Last year, we had the honor of designing a journey to Huanggang in Guizhou for photojournalist Aisha Nazar, who traveled there on assignment for National Geographic UK.

Her story, now live online and in print, explores the extraordinary musical traditions of D**g women, whose polyphonic singing has been passed down through generations.

The story holds special meaning for us. These voices had moved us deeply before, when we first encountered them while filming a Bendi Stories episode in the village. That experience later inspired the journey we designed for Aisha.

For us, it is a powerful reminder of how stories travel — how one moment of discovery can inspire another, reaching far beyond the place where it began.

We are immensely proud to have played a part in helping share this story with a wider audience, and to have welcomed Aisha to Guizhou.

Read the full story on NatGeo: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/how-the-800-year-old-chinese-village-guizhou-is-using-the-power-of-song?loggedin=true&rnd=1773153513026

Watch our WildChina Bendi Stories episode from Guizhou: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHRVMuKQ1Uc

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In a remote valley in southern China’s Guizhou province lies Huanggang, an 800-year-old village known for its wooden buildings. Here, the D**g people keep their unique culture alive through the power of song.