Youngster finds country preferable to urban area

Chen Haotong, 10, found his summer vacation in Zhengzhou, capital of Henan province, boring, even though he can be with his parents, who sell wonton near a university campus.

“In our village, I can catch shrimp in rivers and play beanbag games with friends, but here, I haven’t made any friends,” said Chen, who had joined his parents in Zhengzhou for nearly a month with his elder sister.

Chen went to a zoo with his sister this summer but he said he realized animals in a zoo lack freedom, just as he does in the city.

Chen’s father, Chen Yanmin, said he plans to take the two children to see the Yellow River, which he said he believes his children will be excited to visit.

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