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Who We Are

WildChina Education Team Members Doing Activities

Founded in 2000, WildChina Education is one of Asia’s oldest and most trusted experiential education providers. For over two decades, we’ve worked with leading international schools and educational institutions to design immersive programs that go far beyond traditional travel.

Our international team of over 150 educators, curriculum designers, and logistics specialists brings diverse perspectives and a shared passion for student learning. With eight regional hubs and seven offices across China, we provide local expertise and seamless support on every journey.

Our Mission & Vision

Our mission is to create life-changing experiences outside of the classroom. Through our safe, student-centered programs across China, we aim to become Asia’s leading voice in experiential education—setting a new standard for meaningful, real-world learning.

WildChina Education Team

Our Clients

Health & Safety

At WildChina Education, the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and partners is our top priority. That’s why we maintain rigorous protocols to ensure every journey is safe, secure, and well-prepared. From risk assessments and on-site inspections to securing insurance for all participants and ensuring access to medical support at all times, our safety measures are built into every stage of the program.

Our staff are carefully vetted and trained to meet the highest safety standards, including Red Cross first aid certification, child safeguarding, and crisis management. From program design to on-the-ground delivery, we take every precaution to ensure schools and families can trust that their students are in capable hands.

Sustainability

As a pioneer in experiential travel in China, we recognize the influence our work has on local communities and the environment. That’s why we’re intentional about how, where, and with whom we do business, and we’re committed to being transparent about the principles guiding every decision we make.

Our sustainability approach is guided by the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While each of our programs engages with a unique set of SDGs, every journey reflects our commitment to environmental stewardship, community well-being, and cross-cultural understanding. To learn more about our sustainability policies and initiatives, please reach out to us at sustainability@wildchina.com.

Meet Our Leaders

Haena Kim

Director

Daniel Dunn

Deputy Director

Lina Cao

Co-Head of Operations

Andy van Riet

Co-Head of Operations

Tom Lewis

Head of Business Development

Jack Qin

Terratribes CEO

Sophia Yang

Qicheng CEO

Haena Kim

Director

Daniel Dunn

Deputy Director

Lina Cao

Co-Head of Operations

Andy van Riet

Co-Head of Operations

Tom Lewis

Head of Business Development

Jack Qin

Terratribes CEO

Sophia Yang

Qicheng CEO

Our Affiliates

QiCheng

QiCheng is an experiential learning organization based in Xi’an, specializing in top-quality educational programming that brings history, archaeology, and cultural studies to life. Since becoming an affiliate of WildChina Education in 2021, QiCheng has played a key role in delivering immersive learning experiences for students at iconic sites, including the Terracotta Warriors and Silk Road landmarks.

Terratribes

Based in Yangshuo, Guangxi, Terratribes has over 20 years of experience delivering Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Adventurous Journeys and outdoor programs that challenge and inspire. As a trusted partner of WildChina Education, Terratribes collaborates with us to design and deliver high-quality outdoor experiences that emphasize safety, adventure, and personal growth.

QiCheng

QiCheng is an experiential learning organization based in Xi’an, specializing in top-quality educational programming that brings history, archaeology, and cultural studies to life. Since becoming an affiliate of WildChina Education in 2021, QiCheng has played a key role in delivering immersive learning experiences for students at iconic sites, including the Terracotta Warriors and Silk Road landmarks.

Terratribes

Based in Yangshuo, Guangxi, Terratribes has over 20 years of experience delivering Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Adventurous Journeys and outdoor programs that challenge and inspire. As a trusted partner of WildChina Education, Terratribes collaborates with us to design and deliver high-quality outdoor experiences that emphasize safety, adventure, and personal growth.

Our Strategic Partners

Leading Your International School

Leading Your International School (LYIS) is a global educational leadership consultancy and membership organization dedicated to developing, supporting, and training current and aspiring international school principals. Our collaboration with LYIS allowsus to stay closely aligned with the evolving needs of school leadership, helping us design programs that deliver greater value to our partner schools and their students.

Centre for Global
Citizenship Studies

The Centre for Global Citizenship Studies (CGCS) empowers students to become active, informed global citizens through academically rigorous, internationally recognized diplomas rooted in service learning. In partnership with CGCS, the Diploma in International Volunteering is now available on select programs—offering students university credit and a meaningful pathway to strengthen their academic journey.

BioGrad Education

Based in the UK, BioGrad Education offers laboratory-based skills courses that provide hands-on training for aspiring biomedical scientists and doctors. Through our partnership, students can join immersive summer programs that build real-world lab experience and prepare them for future studies and careers in medicine and science.

Leading Your International School

Leading Your International School (LYIS) is a global educational leadership consultancy and membership organization dedicated to developing, supporting, and training current and aspiring international school principals. Our collaboration with LYIS allowsus to stay closely aligned with the evolving needs of school leadership, helping us design programs that deliver greater value to our partner schools and their students.

Centre for Global
Citizenship Studies

The Centre for Global Citizenship Studies (CGCS) empowers students to become active, informed global citizens through academically rigorous, internationally recognized diplomas rooted in service learning. In partnership with CGCS, the Diploma in International Volunteering is now available on select programs—offering students university credit and a meaningful pathway to strengthen their academic journey.

BioGrad Education

Based in the UK, BioGrad Education offers laboratory-based skills courses that provide hands-on training for aspiring biomedical scientists and doctors. Through our partnership, students can join immersive summer programs that build real-world lab experience and prepare them for future studies and careers in medicine and science.

FAQs

Experiential education is a hands-on learning approach that connects classroom knowledge with real-world experiences. At WildChina Education, we believe students learn best by doing—whether that’s hiking along the Great Wall, volunteering in local communities, or exploring ecological reserves. 

These experiences help students develop critical thinking, leadership, and global awareness, making education more impactful and memorable.

Safety is at the heart of every WildChina Education program. We conduct thorough risk assessments, ensure dedicated student supervision, and work only with vetted partners and certified instructors. 

Backed by over two decades of operational experience, our programs are supported by regional teams across China to ensure quick, on-the-ground responsiveness. Every itinerary is designed with safety, supervision, and student well-being in mind.

We offer a wide range of customized student programs, including cultural immersion, service-learning, outdoor adventures, academic enrichment, and Adventurous Journeys as part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.

Whether it’s a residential for elementary school students or a multi-week academic expedition for MBA candidates, each program is tailored to meet your school’s goals and curriculum, combining experiential learning with safety, fun, and personal growth.

WildChina Education runs programs across all provinces of China, with offices in key cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Hong Kong. Our regional hubs ensure deep local expertise and smooth operations wherever you travel.

We also run international programs and deliver global learning experiences through Beyond Classrooms.

We collaborate with a network of trusted affiliates and strategic partners to enhance our program offerings. Our affiliates include QiCheng, specialists  in historical and cultural education in Xi’an, and Terratribes, experts in outdoor experiential programs. Strategic partners like Leading Your International School, BioGrad Education, and the Centre for Global Citizenship Studies help us deliver programs with added academic and global impact.

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