[Video provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

Every adventure begins with a small step.

Back in August 1995, when Wilhelm Relf first set foot in the city of Changchun, worlds away from his home in Germany, he embarked on a new chapter in life, filled with many challenges and rewards.

Now, in his 26th year living in the city, he has a lot to say about the city and his ever-changing life.