Tourist destination in S China regains hustle and bustle

STORY: Tourist destination in S China regains hustle and bustle DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: GUILIN, China CATEGORY: TOURISM SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists in Guilin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IAN HAMLINTON, Village inn owner in Yangshuo 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LAI YUFEN, Deputy general manager, Yulong River Scenic Spot Tourism Development Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: In 2010, South African architect Ian Hamlinton decided to settle down in an old village nestled in Yangshuo County of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, as he was drawn to the centuries-old structures there. One year later, he opened a village inn in Yangshuo, a popular tourist destination known for its karst mountains and river sights. Hamlinton was very busy during the week-long Spring Festival holiday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IAN HAMLINTON, Village inn owner in Yangshuo "(During) the Spring Festival (holiday), the kitchen was very busy again, so we just hired a new chef. After the (Chinese) New Year's Eve, f

Why does South African architect stay in China for 21 years

STORY: Why does South African architect stay in China for 21 years DATELINE: July 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: YANGSHUO, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views of Yangshuo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IAN HAMLINTON, Architect from South Africa 3. various of views of Yangshuo 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IAN HAMLINTON, Architect from South Africa 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): IAN HAMLINTON, Architect from South Africa 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): IAN HAMLINTON, Architect from South Africa STORYLINE: In 2001, Ian Hamlinton, an architect from South Africa, came to Yangshuo, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and was deeply attracted by its amazing views. He decided to stay and has been staying in China for 21 years. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IAN HAMLINTON, Architect from South Africa "Because I'm an architect. I love Chinese ancient buildings, old houses. So when I settled in Yangshuo, I thought someone needs to protect the houses. That's what I do now." In 2010, he quit his job as a team