Drinking tap water, walking on grass and wearing a seatbelt… these were just some of the highlights for Beijing native, Olivia Li on her first visit to Australia, and first trip outside of China.

Having worked at the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Beijing for more than four years, the 27-year-old was more than familiar with Australians, but not Australia. It had been a long-life dream to visit the Land Down Under and cuddle a koala bear.

Taking advantage of a business opportunity to travel to Australia, Olivia was able to add some leisure time to the trip, visiting Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane over the Christmas and New Year period.

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