Michael Lai Siu-tin, Composer and concert producer
To relax:
Qingdao Island, China
Of the many places I have performed on the mainland, I am particularly fond of Qingdao Island in Shandong province. The beautiful seaside town has a heavy European touch - it looks just like northern Germany. In fact, it was once occupied by the Germans and is clustered with Bavarian architecture (the railway station, the twin-spired Catholic church and the former German governor's residence). Once you set foot on the isle, a tapestry of idyllic landscape unfolds - lush green trees on Laoshan mountain and red-roofed houses. Above all, I love the fresh seafood and hanging out at the restful oasis in the city centre, Lu Xun Park - named after the father of modern Chinese literature - with a generous serving of the island's most famous brew, Tsingtao beer.
To sightsee:
France