Yandunjiao in Shandong province

With thousands of whooper swans enjoying their winter time at the fishing village Yandunjiao in Rongcheng, Shandong province, Yu Haiyang has no time to appreciate the graceful scene, busy as he is greeting his homestay guests.

Under the seaweed-thatched roof, the 35-year-old homestay owner wants to let his guests feel the authentic and genuine experience with homemade meals using local ingredients and a short escape from city life.