Ellen, born and raised in Huangshan, moved to Hefei, the capital of Anhui, and then to Shanghai to earn her degree in Hospitality and English. After completing her studies, Ellen returned to her home town to work as a tour guide. Coming from a farming family, Ellen has firsthand knowledge of the local agriculture and has a deep love for her area and its Huizhou heritage. (Huizhou refers to the civilization that developed in the southern part of Anhui province and rose to national prominence.) Ellen is proud of this history and will looks forward to introducing visitors to her beautiful and historical hometown.