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A China journey, one story at a time.

A neighbourhood lane, a riverbank, a landscape worth lingering over. Find a small moment that makes you want to go.

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STORIES ALONG THE WAY

More than places. Moments to remember.

Travel Interpretation

From Huzhou Silk to Bookshelves: In What Spaces Has Nanxun Placed Its Commercial Wealth?

Explore the commercial connections of Jili Huzhou Silk by visiting the Xiaolianzhuang and Jiaye Hall libraries. By bringing together the history of the gardens, the book collections, and the donations, explain how the ancient town’s cultural route has a central thread and how visitors can move from the architectural scale to an appreciation of the labor involved in preserving ancient texts.

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Travel Diary

Jixi Longchuan: Streams, Ancestral Halls, and the Orientation of Huizhou Villages

As you walk along Longchuan Creek into the ancient village of Jixi, first familiarize yourself with the Water Street and the Dengyuan River, then examine the wood carvings at the Hu Clan Ancestral Hall and the stone structures of the “Yishi Shangshu” Archway. By connecting the village, its clans, and the mountainous transportation network, you can plan a leisurely half-day in Huizhou with plenty of time to pause and reflect.

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From a story to your own journey.

City walks or unhurried landscapes? Collect ideas from these stories, then shape a China trip around your interests, time and budget.

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FROM INSPIRATION TO YOUR JOURNEY

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A place you dream of. A journey shaped around you.

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