For China's intrepid venturers, it's all on the road

SHANGHAI - Long Zhijiao, 25, took her parents to Iceland to see the legendary Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis this year. The unconventional trip was truly unforgettable.

"My parents are not very much into shopping, so we chose northern Europe instead of popular cities," she said.

"The Arctic landscape as well as the local culture and customs fascinated us," said Long, a graduate student. To her surprise, Long found many other Chinese tourists there.