About me.

I'm Xiaoyun — a traveler with a camera, occasionally writing things down.

This blog is where I keep the stuff that doesn't fit anywhere else: field notes from the road, photographs of places that stopped me in my tracks, and the odd thought that felt worth putting into words. No schedules, no algorithms, no hot takes. Just slow, honest observations from a life spent mostly outdoors.

What you'll find here

• Travelogues — stories from Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, and wherever I wander next
• Photography — landscapes, trails, and the decisive moments I managed to catch
• Notes & essays — life hacks, tech tips, and random musings

Find me

Follow my photos on Xiaohongshu or check out my academic page for the other side of my life.