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Chinese millennials take up the hermit’s life
Amid China's rapid modernization, some young people leave city life behind to live as hermits in the mountains, reviving an ancient tradition.
A quiet portrait of young Chinese seeking meaning far from the boom cities.
Why some Chinese millennials are taking up the hermit’s life in the mountains.
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