"Chengdu, an oasis of freedom in the Middle Kingdom" photographed for M le Magazine du Monde

Chengdu, known for its relaxed atmosphere, has become a hub for youth culture and creative industries, drawing young people away from China’s more pressured megacities like Beijing and Shanghai.

Despite increasing government control over cultural events, Chengdu retains its reputation for tolerance and laid-back living, making it a unique cultural center in China. I spent some days in the city try to capture that.