Testimonials

"The orginial trip was supposed to be 3 dirtbags climbing. The reality an adventure of a lifetime. A personal tour of Yunnan province complete with an immersion of people, food, nature, and personalized fun." - Mark Bir

1% For Education

We donate 1% income to West China Story to help village kids finish their studies.

A Different Chinese Century

Susan Conley, the author of The Foremost Good Fortune

Susan Conley lived in Beijing for close to three years and returned to Portland, Maine, with her husband and two sons in December of 2009. She is cofounder and former executive director of the Telling Room, a writers’ workshop and literary hub for the region. She was an associate editor at Ploughshares and Read More…

Genyen Massif, Sichuan China

The Lenggu Monastery and Sachun Peak Genyen Mountains, China

Being able to clearly see an objective in the mountains can provide the necessary information and incentive to complete a route or reach the summit. But sometimes what you can’t quite see or what is not known offers the greatest motivation. In 2003, an Read More…

Virtual Connections with China and Taiwan

A popular crag: wine bottle in Yangshuo

A popular crag: wine bottle in Yangshuo

China

A Yangshuo-based BD climber Liu Younbang reports on his one-month trip to Red River Gorge in Oct 2010. He pointed out some interesting differences of climbing cultures between China and the US. via Black Diamond Journal. Here are some photos of Liu on Spicy Noodle Read More…

A Multi-day Trek in Taiwan - Nengao Andongjun (能高安東軍)

An alpine lake in Taiwan

An alpine lake in Taiwan

Taiwan has the highest density of alpine peaks of any country in the world. With an area of less than 14,000 square miles, there are 258 named peaks which are taller than 3000 meters (~ 10,000 ft). In 1972, a few Taiwanese pioneer mountaineers pushed and organized the Read More…

The Long Walk a True Story?

Tibet, China

Tibet, China

On January 21, 2011, the Hollywood adventure epic movie, The Way Back, will premiere. It is a movie inspired by the events chronicled in the book The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom. The book documents the early life of Slavomir Rawicz who grew up in Poland and was Read More…

Village Kids in Western China Deserve Better - West China Story

Kids studying in school. Source: westchinastory.com

Kids studying in school. Source: westchinastory.com

West China Story (西部故事) is a philanthropy project – it aims to support poor students in rural parts of Western China by helping them finish their study and connect with the outside world. In order to earn the sponsorship, students have to become a blogger and publish Read More…

Virtual Connections with China and Taiwan

the most authentic Taiwanese souvenir: blue-whites

the most authentic Taiwanese souvenir: blue-whites

It’s time to connect! Let’s see what’s happening in the outdoor world in China and Taiwan for the past couple weeks.

Taiwan

Penghu, one of the destinations where LittlePo Adventures runs trips, is selected as one of the top 10 “the world’s best secret islands” by Lonely Read More…

Hot Pot: A Meal for Every Occasion

Sichuan Hot Pot

Sichuan Hot Pot

“Would you like to eat at the new hot pot restaurant?” my friend asked as we were walking along the streets of Katmandu, Nepal in 2002. While Nepal is much more well known for its dal bhat (rice and lentils), a recent “Memorandum of Understanding” between Nepal and China allowed Read More…

LittlePo Adventures Slideshow Tour 2011 Is Coming to Your Town

LittlePo Adventures Slideshow Tour 2011 is Happening

LittlePo Adventures Slideshow Tour 2011 is Happening

LittlePo Adventures is the first US based guiding service dedicated to bring adventurers to experience the wilderness in Taiwan and China in the form of active sports. In the new year of 2011, we will conduct a series of multi-media presentations to provide an intimate look Read More…

Sea Kayaking in Penghu Taiwan

Paddling fun in a tandem kayak Penghu Taiwan

Paddling fun in a tandem kayak Penghu Taiwan

Penghu is an archipelago consisting of 64 to 90 islets (depending on the tides) in the middle of the Taiwan Strait between Taiwan and China. It is well known for its warm climate, aesthetic scenery, and beautiful beaches. No two beaches in Penghu are similar: Read More…

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