Fishnet bag leads to bigger haul

This led Guo to make her initial visit to the island, where, as a relatively experienced architect, she guided younger students.

Later, her company collaborated on various projects with the local government, which led to spending extended periods on the island.

"I gradually realized that without a deep understanding of the island, directly imposing external commercial models could feel out of place," Guo says. "The style of some guesthouses developed through government investment initiatives clashed with the natural essence of the island."