A group of friends from Hong Kong enjoy a vegetarian dinner in Shaxi, Yunnan province. CHINA DAILY

Chris Barclay. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Chris Barclay and his US guests finish a seven-day walk from Guangxi's Guilin to Yangshuo Mountain Retreat in 2019. CHINA DAILY

He leads people cross the Yulong River as part of a corporate team building event. CHINA DAILY