Idyllic lives exposed

Kirmo Wilen, a computer engineer from Finland, arrived in Hainan for the first time in November 2008 - and has returned every year since then.

The beautiful, diverse landscapes and the hospitality of the locals and their charming lifestyles are just some of the reasons why the 59-year-old keeps going back.

Also, over the past four years, Wilen, an amateur documentary photographer, has kept a photographic record of his travels, especially the traditional villages in Dongzhai Harbor.