A Red-Leaf Afternoon at Fragrant Hills
A reflective short story about a late-autumn afternoon among the red leaves at Beijing's Fragrant Hills, and…
The First Heating Day
A short story about the morning northern China's radiators come on: steamed windows, dry air, and the…
Smoke, Tea, and the First Jacket: A November Evening in Chengdu
Smoke, Tea, and the First Jacket: A November Evening in Chengdu. Practical tips for English-speaking travellers in…
Waking to the First White Roofs: A Beijing Morning on the Edge of Winter
Waking to the First White Roofs: A Beijing Morning on the Edge of Winter. Practical tips for…
The Shift in the Air: Shanghai’s First Real Autumn Rain
The first real autumn rain in Shanghai: a practical Lovely China guide for English-speaking travellers in China,…
The Last Osmanthus of the Season
The Last Osmanthus of the Season. Practical tips for English-speaking travellers and expats visiting China in 2026.
The First Cold Morning After the Holiday
A quiet first-person story of the first workday after Golden Week 2026 in Beijing: a sudden cold…
The Last Evening of Golden Week
A quiet first-person story of the last evening of Golden Week 2026 in Chengdu: suitcases rolling home,…
The Last Train Home on Golden Week Day Six
A first-person story of catching the last train back to the city on Golden Week day six…
Laundry and Leftovers on Golden Week Day Five
A slice-of-life story for Golden Week day five 2026: laundry on the balcony, holiday leftovers, garbage sorting…