OFF PATH NOW
The Journal
Culture, everyday life and a closer look at China — from Beijing’s palace courtyards to Sichuan’s teahouses.
Places & culture
Wangjianglou Park: Bamboo & Poetry
Beside Chengdu’s Jinjiang River, bamboo paths and Qing-dynasty pavilions hold the memory of the Tang poet Xue Tao. A slower walk through one of the city’s literary landscapes.
Read the story
Places & culture
Looking Closely at Anyue
Tang and Song craftsmanship, Guanyin figures and a landscape of separate carving sites: a closer introduction to Anyue.
Read the story
Chengdu life
Chengdu, One Street at a Time
Parks, historic courtyards, neighbourhood cafés and the river after dark: finding your own walking rhythm in Chengdu.
Read the story
Chengdu life
A Morning at the Teahouse
A cup of tea, a seat beneath the trees, and a town teahouse: an introduction to Chengdu’s everyday rituals.
Read the story