Mei Zhang T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | CHINA SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 2, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email California-based Zhang helps clients travel to lesser-known parts of China. One three-week trip she created included several encounters with wildlife: seeing pandas in Chengdu, exploring a snub-nosed-monkey sanctuary in Tacheng, and visiting Pudacuo National Park, home to more than 100 species of plants and animals. One of her favorite recommendations: "Norden Camp is a Tibetan tented camp owned by a local entrepreneur, where travelers like to meet local families," Zhang says. "And Silver Heights winery is always inspiring to visit. Owner Emma Gao is a winemaker in Ningxia who always takes time to talk to our guests and share her journey into the wine business." ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES: Tibet and Hong Kong Languages Spoken: English, Chinese, and Yunnan Chinese dialect Minimum Daily Spend: From $500 per person per day Contact Info mei.zhang@wildchina.com | 510-660-9418 | Berkeley, Calif. www.wildchina.com facebook.com/wildchina twitter.com/zhangmei instagram.com/wildchinamei Testimonial "My husband and I are experienced travelers, and our trip to China planned by Mei Zhang exceeded all expectations. The thoughtful reading list she suggested helped set the stage. We saw the "greatest hits" of China and also spent six wonderfully relaxing days in Yunnan Province. Not only was the itinerary beautifully designed, but our guides were wonderful. Mei is from this part of Yunnan Province, and we felt as if we had been received into her hometown. We were welcomed into homes, enjoyed tea and a number of meals with local Bai villagers, and experienced village life. The planning, the pacing, the people, and the thoughtfulness of this trip surpassed any we have taken. Cannot recommend Mei enough." - Cathy K. Itinerary China Sample Itinerary Mei Zhang's 11-day Trip Around China Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit