Love's twists and turns

The course of romance is seldom smooth, Zhou Wenting reports, after speaking with couples who followed their hearts.

The past year may have been bittersweet with both joyous and tragic events happening around the world but there are always inspiring love stories to warm our hearts. Here, six couples share their journeys of love. Young couples went the extra mile to show their love, while silver-haired couples survived decades of hardship. Love can keep our life flourishing and always reminds us to look forward, to the new year and to the future.

1. A map to matrimony