Fish-Shaped Lantern Performance - China

Fish-Shaped Lantern Performance - China

A fish-shaped lantern performance team parades at Hongcun Village, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 11, 2025. Locals paraded with fish-shaped lanterns on the eve of the Lantern Festival at Hongcun Village, attracting many tourists. Photo by Wang Cheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fish-Shaped Lantern Performance - China

Fish-Shaped Lantern Performance - China

A fish-shaped lantern performance team parades at Hongcun Village, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 11, 2025. Locals paraded with fish-shaped lanterns on the eve of the Lantern Festival at Hongcun Village, attracting many tourists. Photo by Wang Cheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fish-Shaped Lantern Performance - China

Fish-Shaped Lantern Performance - China

An aerial drone photo taken on February 11, 2025 shows a fish-shaped lantern performance team parading at Hongcun Village, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province. Locals paraded with fish-shaped lanterns on the eve of the Lantern Festival at Hongcun Village, attracting many tourists. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fish-Shaped Lantern Performance - China

Fish-Shaped Lantern Performance - China

A fish-shaped lantern performance team parades at Hongcun Village, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 11, 2025. Locals paraded with fish-shaped lanterns on the eve of the Lantern Festival at Hongcun Village, attracting many tourists. Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fish-Shaped Lantern Performance - China

Fish-Shaped Lantern Performance - China

A fish-shaped lantern performance team parades at Hongcun Village, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 11, 2025. Locals paraded with fish-shaped lanterns on the eve of the Lantern Festival at Hongcun Village, attracting many tourists. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fish-Shaped Lantern Performance - China

Fish-Shaped Lantern Performance - China

A fish-shaped lantern performance team parades at Hongcun Village, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 11, 2025. Locals paraded with fish-shaped lanterns on the eve of the Lantern Festival at Hongcun Village, attracting many tourists. Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

HUANGSHAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Tourists visit Hongcun, a traditional Chinese village, in Huangshan city, Anhui province, China, Nov 22, 2024.

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

HUANGSHAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Tourists visit Hongcun, a traditional Chinese village, in Huangshan city, Anhui province, China, Nov 22, 2024.

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

HUANGSHAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Tourists visit Hongcun, a traditional Chinese village, in Huangshan city, Anhui province, China, Nov 22, 2024.

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

HUANGSHAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Tourists visit Hongcun, a traditional Chinese village, in Huangshan city, Anhui province, China, Nov 22, 2024.

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

HUANGSHAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Tourists visit Hongcun, a traditional Chinese village, in Huangshan city, Anhui province, China, Nov 22, 2024.

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

HUANGSHAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Tourists visit Hongcun, a traditional Chinese village, in Huangshan city, Anhui province, China, Nov 22, 2024.

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

HUANGSHAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Tourists visit Hongcun, a traditional Chinese village, in Huangshan city, Anhui province, China, Nov 22, 2024.

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

HUANGSHAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Tourists visit Hongcun, a traditional Chinese village, in Huangshan city, Anhui province, China, Nov 22, 2024.

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

HUANGSHAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Tourists visit Hongcun, a traditional Chinese village, in Huangshan city, Anhui province, China, Nov 22, 2024.

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

Traditional Chinese Village Hongcun

HUANGSHAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Tourists visit Hongcun, a traditional Chinese village, in Huangshan city, Anhui province, China, Nov 22, 2024.

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240805) -- BEIJING, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (L) teaches his daughter Alina to ride a bicycle in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober view paintings about Hongcun Village in Hongcun, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his hand-made

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (L) and his daughter Alina make fish-shaped lanterns at a workshop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers f

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober makes coffee at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his hand-made pizz

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (L) and his daughter Alina are pictured at a workshop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (R) watches a person painting in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his hand-made

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (2nd R) gives a free English class at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 11, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the wo

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (back) watches as his daughter Alina (R) paints at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from al

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A customer (L) takes a selfie with Armin Schober at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the wo

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober poses for a photo at his shop front in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 11, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his han

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (L) assembles a bicycle for his daughter Alina at his homestay in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (R) instructs his daughter Alina to put a sticker on a cup at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served custom

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober gives a free English class at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 11, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (R) watches as his daughter Alina rides a bicycle at his homestay in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers fr

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober makes pizza at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his hand-made pizza

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober waters flowers at his homestay in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his hand-made

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a view of Armin Schober's homestay and surrounding areas in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has serve

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (back) and his daughter Alina make fish-shaped lanterns at a workshop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customer

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober checks the growth of rice seedlings near his homestay in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a view of Armin Schober's homestay and surrounding areas in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has serve

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober strolls near his homestay in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Aug. 1, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the world his hand-made pizz

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (L) teaches his daughter Alina to ride a bicycle in Tachuan Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from all over the

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

"Laowai" in China | Austrian's ideal life in Anhui: embracing rural China

(240804) -- YIXIAN, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Armin Schober (R) receives an artwork from a customer as a gift at his shop in Hongcun Village, Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2024. Armin is an Austrian businessman living in Tachuan village of Yixian county. In 2021, Armin traveled with his family to Tachuan, where they were attracted by the picturesque landscape and distinctive local culture. Armin and his Chinese wife Huang Qiong decided to settle in the village with their daughter Alina and take over a homestay. The homestay was named after Alina as "Alina's Garden," indicating the couple's expectation that their daughter could grow up in an environment close to nature. In 2023, Armin expanded his business by opening a shop nearby in the Hongcun village, an ancient village known for its exquisite buildings and listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO. Armin restored one of the old buildings as his shop in which he has served customers from

Tourism In Anhui Province - China

Tourism In Anhui Province - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 7, 2024 shows tourists walking on a bridge in Hongcun Village of Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province. Photo by Du Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tourism In Anhui Province - China

Tourism In Anhui Province - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 7, 2024 shows tourists walking on a bridge in Hongcun Village of Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province. Photo by Du Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tourism In Anhui Province - China

Tourism In Anhui Province - China

Tourists walk on a bridge in Hongcun Village of Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 7, 2024. Photo by Du Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tourism In Anhui Province - China

Tourism In Anhui Province - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 7, 2024 shows a sunset view in Hongcun Village of Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province. Photo by Du Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tourism In Anhui Province - China

Tourism In Anhui Province - China

A tourist poses for photos in Hongcun Village of Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 7, 2024. Photo by Du Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 7, 2024 shows tourists walking on a bridge in Hongcun Village of Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Yu)

CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-HONGCUN-VILLAGE VIEWS (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-HONGCUN-VILLAGE VIEWS (CN)

(240708) -- YIXIAN, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist poses for photos in Hongcun Village of Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 7, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Yu)

CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-HONGCUN-VILLAGE VIEWS (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-HONGCUN-VILLAGE VIEWS (CN)

(240708) -- YIXIAN, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 7, 2024 shows tourists walking on a bridge in Hongcun Village of Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Yu)

CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-HONGCUN-VILLAGE VIEWS (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-HONGCUN-VILLAGE VIEWS (CN)

(240708) -- YIXIAN, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 7, 2024 shows tourists walking on a bridge in Hongcun Village of Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Yu)

CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-HONGCUN-VILLAGE VIEWS (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-HONGCUN-VILLAGE VIEWS (CN)

(240708) -- YIXIAN, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 7, 2024 shows a sunset view in Hongcun Village of Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Yu)

CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-HONGCUN-VILLAGE VIEWS (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-HONGCUN-VILLAGE VIEWS (CN)

(240708) -- YIXIAN, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists walk on a bridge in Hongcun Village of Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 7, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Yu)