With a flurry of U.S. businesses rushing to invest in the booming Asian markets, and the 2008 Beijing Olympics just around the corner, it's no surprise that China is becoming the new vacation hotspot for many American families. But vacations in China are no longer limited to traditional tourist cities like Beijing or Shanghai. Consumers have recently shown a hearty curiosity for the rugged backcountry of China -- perhaps among the last pristine and undeveloped regions on earth. - February 17, 2007
