Duanfen

Taishan Haikou Port Museum

This large cavernous building houses the Taishan Haikou museum. The museum is in its nascent stages and it shows how other countries treat Chinese immigrants.

Old Building in Taishan Haikou Port

In Taishan Haikou port stands this old building. They plan to restore it to 1930’s condition when some of the Chinese laborers left for America.

Taishan Haikou Port

Trail of South China memorial is honor the ones who pioneer the outward migration of Chinese. It started in this location.

Museum in Haikou Port, Duanfen

In the museum is exhibited is many of the heroes and villains of immigration. One of the biggest culprits is America as illustrated by Angel Island, the poster,…

Steles – Trail of South China

Trail of South China memorial at Haikou port, there are many steles. The steles covered with letters home by successful migrants telling of their condition.

Village On Both Sides Of River

Village on both sides of the river.

Shields Up And Ready

Taishan police riot drill; preparing for a confrontation. China’s government policy is “weichi wending,” (often shorten to WeiWen) “Maintain Social Stablity.” The protester should not disrupt commerce because…

I Gotta Fish!

Fishing is a popular hobby.

Food Safety Sign

All restaurants must display this sign.

Mei Courtyard

This beautiful plaza is huge with lots of different facades.

Fish

Taishan has hundred of miles of rivers and shoreline. Fishing is one of their main industries.

Dried Fish

Here’s one example of dried fish.

Dried Salted Fish

Dried salted fish is a staple if the Chinese diet. There a huge variety of fish to choose from.

Dried Abalone

Dried abalone is usually for celebrations and such.

Store Fronts

Most are owners of small businesses like these store fronts. Small businesses drive the main economy.

Fudo Hot Springs

The tour buses bring in lots of customers to this is a high-end resort with pools of hot-springs, a large relaxing area, and snacks to choose from.