Francois from Canada now operates a farm with his wife in Kaihua county, Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province.

They raise fish, chickens and sheep on the farm and also run a store selling agricultural products in the county.

Kaihua is very close to nature, said Francois. He added that he hopes to stay in China and find more beauty in the country.

Watch the video to see more about Francois's life in Kaihua.