Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Topics
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Dreaming in Chinese
(2011) Insightful observations from living among
Chinese people and learning Mandarin in China, by Deborah Fallows.
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When a Billion Chinese Jump
(2010) Jonathan Watts' hefty account of Ch-
ina's environmental challenges.
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The Classic of the Way and Its Power
The seminal text of Taoism, penned
by Laotzu and replete with ineffable insight.
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A Madman's Diary
(1918) Lu Xun's modernist horror story and powerfully
influential work of modern literature.
Films
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The House of Flying Daggers
(2004) Zhang Yimou's vibrantly-coloured ro-
mantic martial arts epic.
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Still Life
(2006) Jia Zhangke's moving meditation on the impact of the con-
struction of Three Gorges Dam on local lives.
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Chungking Express
(1994) Stylish and creative Hong Kong drama, from
Wong Kar Wai.
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Raise the Red Lantern
(1991) Zhang Yimou's sumptuous and beautiful
tragedy starring Gong Li.
Music
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Eagle
(2009) Mamer's unique take on Kazakh folk music from northwest
Xinjiang province.
