Bird lovers flock to Xizang guesthouse

Avian enthusiasts swooping in to Metog to glimpse rare species

Known as the last county in China to be connected by highway, Metog in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region has long been regarded as one of the most remote areas in the country.

Despite its isolation, many people from across the nation have found fulfilling careers, love and a sense of purpose in Metog, choosing to make it their home. Among them are Chen Yangyang and his father, Chen An.

In 1997, when Chen Yangyang was 6, his parents divorced. Chen An, a stonemason, decided to move to Xizang to find work at some construction sites, while Chen Yangyang and his mother remained in Suining, Sichuan province, their hometown.