Rural life confounded my expectations

It was the first time I had visited an ethnic Korean settlement. Before leaving Beijing, I thought I was fully prepared because I had done a lot of homework to learn about the people's manners and customs, and the diet. Despite that, it was still hard to get used to country life.

Hongqi village, Antu county, Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture, Jilin province, enjoys very fresh air and beautiful scenery, even in cold weather.

Moreover, it is only about 100 kilometers from the Changbaishan National Nature Reserve, home to Tianchi Lake, which is its most famous attraction.