Chuan Islands Page 10 of 11
The boys are having a good time in the waiting room
For some reason this vendor laid his goods away from the others without setting up his shelter
Sign says “No selling from cars permitted.”
She picking up her packages ready to go and greet the tourists
Tourists leave their cars and take the ferry. For vehicles under two tons, over two tons, and over ten tons the overnight parking the rates are posted
Each vendor tries to offer something different. This vendor offers large fish.
Seahorse populations are thought to be endangered as a result of overfishing and habitat destruction. Despite a lack of scientific studies, the consumption of seahorses is widespread in…
The vendors are position so that going to and returning from the toilet one has to pass them.
This vendor was showing me her dried fish. I didn’t buy any.
This is an old fashion bag cart
These ferry boats are in for maintenance.
While the tourists are getting on the bus one vendor is still trying to sell. The other vendor just watches.
Tourist returning from Chuan Islands. As Taishan is gaining in wealth tourism is getting to be big business.
People catching the ferry are targets for vendors. This vendor is selling dried fish.
Shang Chuan island is the biggest in Chuan town. It is becoming a resort destination for Taishanese.
The ferry terminal is the only way to get to the Chuan Islands. It is located on the mainland but a special district allows it to be part…
Shang Chuan frontage road.
Shang Chuan harbor is busy with lots of small boats and freighters.
In the resort area, the hotels, restaurants, and beach are in a giant compound. It cost 50 rm. to enter. Outside is country side; inside one has access…
This church was built in 1553 to honor Frances Xavier, the first Jesuit priest to land in China.