Chuan Islands Page 9 of 11

Front of Temple

The front of the temple is on the upper road enticing casual tourists.

Temple of Gods

Everywhere tourists go they will build a temple.

Vendor On Beach

This vendor carries wild pineapple and almost anything to make a sale. With her pole, she uses both ends to carry the goods.

Receptionists

At the hotel I stayed, these receptionist were very pleasant. When done checking me in they return to their alternate job making embroiders.

Horse on the Beach

The horse takes a dump whenever he chooses. The diaper is one way to keep the beach clean.

Busy Beach

Dune buggy, horse back riding, and digging in the sand awaits you on this busy beach.

Fei Sha Tan Beach

A nice long sunny beach with lots of things to do including relax. Just the place to be.

Map of Shang Chuan Tourism

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.

Environs of Chuan Isands

This explains Chuan Islands and why it earned the rating.

Rating

This carved in stone shows the national rating.

Map of Resort

The map of the resort area shows how big the complex is and the boundaries.

Entrance Fees

This woman collects entrance fees to the resort area.

Shang Chuan Harbor

Shang Chuan harbor is crowded because this is the main harbor. There are small fishing harbors but none take commercial cargo.

Commercial Fishing Boat

Fishing has always been the economic backbone of the Chuan islands. This commercial boat is an example.

Landing At Shang Chuan Harbor

We landed at Shang Chuan harbor. It was still a long walk to the waiting car.

Shang Chuan Harbor

We arrived at Shang Chuan harbor.

Interior of the Ferry

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…

Wild Pineapple

This wild pineapple is only(?) found in Southern Taishan. One is suppose to peel it and soak in salt water before eating.

Terminal Complex

The terminal complex is huge. It includes maintenance, housing, parking, and storage areas.

Ferry Boats

Three ferry boats are tied up adjoining each other. Ours is the one with the open door and the man standing in front.

Long Walk

It is a long walk including crossing two boats before getting on to the ferry.