Chuan Islands Page 9 of 11
The front of the temple is on the upper road enticing casual tourists.
Everywhere tourists go they will build a temple.
This vendor carries wild pineapple and almost anything to make a sale. With her pole, she uses both ends to carry the goods.
At the hotel I stayed, these receptionist were very pleasant. When done checking me in they return to their alternate job making embroiders.
The horse takes a dump whenever he chooses. The diaper is one way to keep the beach clean.
Dune buggy, horse back riding, and digging in the sand awaits you on this busy beach.
A nice long sunny beach with lots of things to do including relax. Just the place to be.
There are a lot of places to go in Shang Chuan island. The most historic is St Xavier’s graveyard, a Portuguese priest who landed on 1503.
This explains Chuan Islands and why it earned the rating.
The map of the resort area shows how big the complex is and the boundaries.
This woman collects entrance fees to the resort area.
Shang Chuan harbor is crowded because this is the main harbor. There are small fishing harbors but none take commercial cargo.
Fishing has always been the economic backbone of the Chuan islands. This commercial boat is an example.
We landed at Shang Chuan harbor. It was still a long walk to the waiting car.
We arrived at Shang Chuan harbor.
Once you move into the interior of the ferry, get your seat, and sit down they close the doors. The ferry is seal up like a brand new…
This wild pineapple is only(?) found in Southern Taishan. One is suppose to peel it and soak in salt water before eating.
The terminal complex is huge. It includes maintenance, housing, parking, and storage areas.
Three ferry boats are tied up adjoining each other. Ours is the one with the open door and the man standing in front.
It is a long walk including crossing two boats before getting on to the ferry.