China Journal
Travel stories, favourites, practical tips and personal tales: China, told from the inside.
My stories
Beijing, where I come from
A city of two faces — imperial grandeur and the life of the hutongs. An intimate portrait of my hometown, with its talkative taxi drivers and steaming breakfasts.
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Travel stories
Alone in Sichuan, for the New Year
A solo trip through Sichuan during the most family-centred festival of the year. From Du Fu's Thatched Cottage to sunrise over the Golden Summit of Mount Emei.
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Favourites
Why Sichuan won me over
Born in Beijing, my favourite region is still Sichuan. Far beyond the chilli: the slow art of living, the cuisine of a hundred flavours, the gentleness of its people.
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Practical
China: 5 missteps you can easily avoid
The 5 mistakes I most often see among my French friends travelling in China — and how to avoid them, stress-free. From face to mobile payments.
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