Travel Journal · 2 min · EN
The Walled Garden of the Chinese Market
Navigating Beijing’s antique stalls, where ancient artifacts spark unexpected encounters between a Jewish traveler and the merchants of Central Asia.
Writing
Essays and field notes
Essays, field notes and research by Noam Backner on China, Inner Asia, Buddhism, the Silk Roads, food, agriculture and the lived experience of place.
Travel Journal · 3 min · EN
The Afghan Walk
On walking, breathing, and the distance between presumed tradition and practical exercise.
Travel Journal · 3 min · EN
The Trade Cities of Western Yunnan
Dali, Lijiang, Gyalthang, and Jinghong: four cities, four political traditions, and a polycentric landscape in Southwest China.