Group photo of guests at the cultural event

The German-Chinese writer Liu Liqin rolled out March 28 her autobiographical new book A Dandelion's Journey Across the Ocean in northwest Yunnan’s Lijiang city.

Written in her native language Chinese, the book recounts Liu’s 40 years of life overseas, documenting the growth story of a woman who was among the first generation of Chinese women to go abroad.

Liu Liqin (center) shares her story abroad at the event.

Liu appeared at the event with her German husband, daughter, and sister, presenting the Chinese edition of her book to readers.

Relatives, friends, and book lovers drawn to Lijiang gathered together as she shared the story of her journey across the ocean that spans four decades.

Liu was born in Beijing in 1965 and now lives in Berlin. She studied in Switzerland and later worked as a flight attendant for the Lufthansa German Airlines.

A copy of the book by Liu

Liu (right) poses with her husband and daughter for a photo in Lijiang old town.