On the ground, on our trips and in the office, our people are our focus. All of our guides and drivers are locals to the areas in which they work, and in our offices, 90% of our staff are Chinese. Our experiences feature lesser-known cultural activities led by local artisans and craftsmen/women, and we are always surveying new local boutiques to give our travelers the best accommodation options possible in every destination while supporting local entrepreneurs. We celebrate the diversity and rich heritage of our partners by cooperating with local businesses and platforming Chinese traditions i ..read more

If a destination is an end point, then the journey is the people you encounter along the way. They are what change “good” to “great”, “standard” to “extraordinary”, and “memorable” to “life-changing”. Behind the smiling profile picture, the corporate email signature, the branded name tag, beats the true heart of WildChina; a vigorous network of personalities, dreams, and experiences driving magic and life through the company veins.  So, meet the fairy godmothers(fathers) who take your China travel dreams, and not only grant them, but sprinkle a dusting of surprise throughout, so that even ..read more

We asked WildChina travel designer, Isabel Wang, famous in the office for her love of xiaolongbao (a renowned Shanghai-style dumpling), to share her personal list of where to eat in Shanghai, from exquisite Michelin star sit-downs to hidden linong hole-in-the-walls. As the culinary epicenter of the Yangtze River Delta region, Shanghai cuisine fuses traditional Chinese dishes from neighboring provinces with the influence of international flavors, making it a culinary melting pot .One of the signature features of Shanghai cuisine is the use of sugar and soy sauce, creating dishes that are rich i ..read more

As the crowned office foodie, we couldn’t think of anyone better than Jenny Zhao to share her personal list of where to eat in Beijing, everything from Michelin-star restaurants to local’s-only hole-in-the-walls. A true food enthusiast, WildChina Leisure Department Manager Jenny Zhao has lived in Beijing for near on two decades, and has taste tested her way through a fair share of the city’s eateries during that time. For those of us who have shared a desk with her in WildChina’s Beijing office, a “let’s get lunch” from Jenny can mean anything from her hometown reganmian (Wuhan hot dry noodles ..read more

If a destination is an end point, then the journey is the people you encounter along the way. They are what change “good” to “great”, “standard” to “extraordinary”, and “memorable” to “life-changing”. Behind the smiling profile picture, the corporate email signature, the branded name tag, beats the true heart of WildChina; a vigorous network of personalities, dreams, and experiences driving magic and life through the company veins.   So, meet the fairy godmothers(fathers) who take your China travel dreams, and not only grant them, but sprinkle a dusting of surprise throughout, so tha ..read more

Hong Kong is a foodie paradise where dreams of pineapple buns, Hong Kong milk tea, dim sum and char shiu (barbecue pork) are sure to follow. The question in Hong Kong is never what to eat, but where. There are endless choices of where to eat in Hong Kong – member’s only clubs, concealed dim sum dives, and street-side milk tea stands below multi-Michelin star restaurants. Phoebe Yang, WildChina travel designer and Cantonese food-lover, has curated a list of her favorite restaurants in Hong Kong to get you started. However, the below five restaurants are only the tip of the iceberg in Hong Kong ..read more

WildTaiwan co-founder, Wendy Kung, is a food lover to the core. Not only is she well-versed on the many food offerings Taiwan has to offer, but she’s also acutely skilled at explaining the nuances of Taiwanese cuisine to those new to the scene. Following her deep dive article into Taiwanese cuisine, and her time spent writing the Taiwan Lonely Planet, Wendy has zoomed in further to share her personal guide of where to eat in Taipei. Best Gourmet Restaurant in Taipei Mountain and Sea House – 山海樓  The Local’s Favorite Restaurant in Taipei Din Tai Fung – 鼎泰豐  Best Hole in t ..read more

WildChina’s Chengdu office manager and long time city resident, Alice Zhang, has curated a selection of her favorite places to eat in Chengdu. As with all self-respecting Chengdu residents, Alice has a penchant for gastronomy, indulging in all ranges of food and drink, and rarely saying no to anything, from the peculiar to the extra spicy. Here’s her round up of where to eat in Chengdu, ranging from Michelin-star Sichuan tasting menus to hole-in-the-wall “fly restaurants“. Best Gourmet Restaurant in Chengdu Mi Xun Teahouse – 谧寻茶室 The Local’s Favorite Restaurant in Chengdu Wuliguan H ..read more

Who better to list out the best places to eat in Guangzhou than a Guangdong native? WildChina travel designer Sara Liu is as true to the province as they come – a Hakka descendent and a lover of all things food – and she’s sharing all her local’s-only tips on where to eat in Guangzhou. Cantonese cuisine is hands down one of the most well-known and influential regional cuisines in all of China, famous for its delicate flavors and fresh ingredients. For anyone hoping to eat their way through the province, one mouthwatering Cantonese dish at a time, here’s our list of the best places to dine o ..read more

If a destination is an end point, then the journey is the people you encounter along the way. They are what change “good” to “great”, “standard” to “extraordinary”, and “memorable” to “life-changing”. Behind the smiling profile picture, the corporate email signature, the branded name tag, beats the true heart of WildChina; a vigorous network of personalities, dreams, and experiences driving magic and life through the company veins.  So, meet the fairy godmothers(fathers) who take your China travel dreams, and not only grant them, but sprinkle a dusting of surprise throughout, so that even ..read more