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The Journal
Culture, everyday life and a closer look at China — from Beijing’s palace courtyards to Sichuan’s teahouses.
Places & culture
Black Myth: Wukong — Shanxi beyond the screen
Discover the real places behind Black Myth: Wukong: Shanxi’s Hanging Temple, Yungang Grottoes and the timber architecture of Yingxian.
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Places & culture
Hangzhou, between the lake and the tea hills
A slower look at Hangzhou: West Lake’s boats and causeways, Su Shi’s lasting mark, and the Longjing tea hills beyond the water.
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Places & culture
Mount Hua, in stone and sky
East of Xi’an, Mount Hua brings pale rock, pine trees and a long mountain culture into view. A thoughtful way to add height and perspective to a Shaanxi journey.
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Places & culture
Suzhou: a garden in the frame
Windows, pond reflections and a tree in a pot: a closer way to read Suzhou’s classical gardens, from the Humble Administrator’s Garden to Yi Pu.
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Places & culture
Shanghai, between bites and city blocks
Shengjian, xiaolongbao and scallion oil noodles, with cinema façades and tree-shaded pavements between meals: a slower way to explore Shanghai.
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Places & culture
Beijing, beyond the roast duck
Roast duck, zhajiangmian and copper-pot mutton: three different ways to spend time at the table, with space for the streets of Beijing between meals.
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