‘Innate kindness’ of Chinese people moves British granny, 74, travelling solo across country
Netizens nationwide rally round to help sprightly grandmother who rarely uses her mobile phone fearing its battery will die
A 74-year-old British grandmother who set off on a solo trip to China received an unexpected outpouring of support from Chinese netizens who took turns to guide her on her journey.
The heartwarming story began with Xiao Yue, a senior university student from Hezhou in Guangxi Province, southern China, who first met the British grandmother while volunteering in Phuket.
The woman, Gill, 74, has travelled to 72 countries on her own and has also volunteered in many countries before.
Recently, Xiao learned via email that Gill would be visiting China, with her second stop being Guilin, in Guangxi province.
As the city is close to her location, Xiao arranged to meet her and show her around for two days.