Duanfen
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.
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.
Trail of South China memorial is honor the ones who pioneer the outward migration of Chinese. It started in this location.
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,…
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 the river.
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…
Fishing is a popular hobby.
All restaurants must display this sign.
This beautiful plaza is huge with lots of different facades.
Taishan has hundred of miles of rivers and shoreline. Fishing is one of their main industries.
Here’s one example of dried fish.
Dried salted fish is a staple if the Chinese diet. There a huge variety of fish to choose from.
Dried abalone is usually for celebrations and such.
Most are owners of small businesses like these store fronts. Small businesses drive the main economy.
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.