It’s no secret that everyday stresses have never been as abundant as they are today. In Beijing, China, young people are seeking relief from stress through forest therapy, which includes interacting with and connecting to trees.
“For young people like Wong and Mo, trees emerged as spaces to explore themselves and connections to each other. And while the story of China’s urbanisation is often told through images of polluted air, water and soil, young people like Wong and Mo present an alternative narrative: that young Chinese generations seek to repair the urban environment by connecting with others while caring, nurturing and even hugging the trees with their friends and strangers.”
Posted: January 3, 2026