Qinghai in the Tibetan autonomous plateau is regarded as the source of the Mekong River, Southeast Asia's mightiest river, and the lake is the largest saline and alkaline lake in China. Wei Meng's clean picturesque vista of sky, water and land, however, detracts from ecological problems of dam construction and bird migratory patterns. The lake is frozen for three months in winter. His painting skill is impeccable. Not to be confused with the better known China artist namesake sculptor (now a New Zealander) or a Taiwanese actor, Chen Wei Meng is Terengganu-born and like his much more illustrious State compatriot Chang Fee Ming, first garnered recognition for his works on and about Terengganu, especially the littoral fringes from Kuala Besut to Kemaman. He showed promise when awarded the Special Prize in the Buncho National Water Colour Award in 2000.