Year-ender: 2024 Captivating Chinese screens

To the Wonder

Douban Rating: 8.9

To the Wonder is an adaptation of the acclaimed essay collection My Altay by Li Juan. The series follows the journey of Li Wenxiu, a young woman from Altay who returns to her hometown after facing setbacks in establishing herself as a professional writer in Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Living with her mother, who runs a convenience store, Li Wenxiu rediscovers the true essence of life and unexpectedly finds love in the place she once yearned to escape. The series beautifully captures the spirit of life in Altay, showcasing its awe-inspiring landscapes and the genuine, heartwarming lives of its inhabitants. The show has sparked newfound interest in Altay as a travel destination, reflecting its widespread popularity among viewers.