Loneliness in London helps to open new chapter

When Li Leren first visited London in December 2015, she fell in love with the British public's appreciation of the little details that can make life beautiful.

"Walking on the streets, I was amazed by how every household decorated its front garden with care," said the 27-year-old, who comes from Qingdao in Shandong province.

"I realized that Britain's rich culture and heritage exists not just in museums, but in the way people live their daily lives," said Li, who arrived in London in 2016 to pursue a PhD at the Royal College of Art.