Heritage meets romance: An encounter at Shichahai

Romance means different things to different people. Recently, China Daily reporter Yin Weihao discovered one interpretation at Shichahai in downtown Beijing.

As the historic terminus of the Grand Canal, Shichahai has long been celebrated by poets and literati. During his visit, Yin met a group of young people dressed in exquisite hanfu, who shared their reasons for embracing these traditional costumes as a new trend in China chic.

Click the video to explore a feast of Chinese romance in this historic setting.