holidays (China)

I grew up in Zhaoqing, a mid-size city in central Guangdong province. The air is a lot fresher than most of the big cities. There is also a lower cost of living, good scenery, a slower pace and more conservative culture. It has most of the things a city has but is closer to nature. It is also not too far from big cities in case you miss them.

I have lived in a big city, like Guangzhou and Atlanta, for years. I also lived on a small remote Island in South of Georgia for quite some time. The truth is, there are always good and bad things associated with places. I think if you are curious, energetic, young and enjoy having a social life, choose big cities; however, if you are quiet, relaxed, like nature, and enjoy simple things and ordinary people, choose a small place to live.

Liu Miaomiao walks across a zebra crossing on her way to the parking lot of shuttle buses bound for Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in Shenzhen city, South China's Guangdong province, on the morning of Nov 28, 2016. [Photo/IC]