Smithsonian Journeys Dispatches

Book of the Week – Snow Flower and the Secret Fan


Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Our book partner, Longitude books is always searching for new books to inspire and inform your travels.

This week, they recommend you spend an hour or two with Lisa See’s novel, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.

Set in 19th-century rural Hunan China, the book traces the lives of two women living with foot-binding, arranged marriages, and war.

Our travelers have always been and remain fascinated with China, one of our most popular destinations. Learn more about traveling to China with our experts.