Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

Tan Yunfei is the editorial director of The World of Chinese. She reports on Chinese language, food, traditions, and society. Having grown up in a rural community and mainly lived in the cities since college, she tries to explore and better understand China's evolving rural and urban life with all readers.

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Young Chinese villager on slow train in Sichuan

TRAVEL

Slow Ride: A Journey Through Time Aboard one of China’s “Moving Markets”

While high-speed rail has transformed the country over the past decade, some of the last remaining slow trains offer a window into the fading rhythm of rural life

TRAVEL

Slow Ride: A Journey Through Time Aboard one of China’s “Moving Markets”

While high-speed rail has transformed the country over the past decade, some of the last remaining slow trains offer a window into the fading rhythm of rural life

DESIGN

LV vs. Molly Tea: Who Owns a Thousand-Year-Old Flower?

How a trademark case between a French luxury giant and a Chinese milk tea chain became a national argument over who can use an ancient motif

SPORTS

Fields of View: Wuhan’s Sports Venues from the Sky | Photo Story

Photographer Zheng Binjie’s aerial images capture the city’s sports facilities, as well as the national fitness trends behind them

CHINESE CHARACTERS

体: The Character That Shapes Us All

How one character embodies a world, from the people below to the stars above

FOOD

Can China’s Gelato Craze Stay Cool?

As gelato grows popular in China, many are pondering whether the seasonal treat can follow coffee and milk tea to become an everyday indulgence

Tourists on escalator in China painless tourism

TRAVEL

Peak Convenience: The Rise of Painless Hiking

From cable cars to mountain escalators, China’s scenic areas are catering to tourists who want nature, relaxation, and good views without breaking a sweat

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

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