Episode 30: Ecolodges and Restoration in Yangshuo and Shaxi -

Episode 30: Ecolodges and Restoration in Yangshuo and Shaxi

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For this episode we’re exploring Yangshuo, Guangxi and Shaxi, Yunnan with Chris Barclay. Who is Chris Barclay? Well, if you’ve been to Yangshuo anytime in the last 20 years, you’ve probably heard of the Yangshuo Mountain Retreat, a long-standing ecolodge on the banks of the Yulong River. This Yangshuo staple was Chris’ first foray into the hospitality industry, in 2001. Since then Chris has opened two more boutique hotels in China: the Yangshuo Village Inn and the Old Theatre Inn. In this episode we explore Chris’ journey as an entrepreneur, hotelier, designer and preservationist in China. ----- For a more detailed write-up on this episode, including links to resources mentioned, please visit our website: wildchina.com

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