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Modern Middle School

This Yoke Yen middle school. The school  has hundreds of students in attendance. Students also start dormitory life if they test into the school and live far away….

Baby Clothes Sales

Preserving Taishan’s Heritage

The curator is photographing the building across the way. Back in her lab, she researches the building. If the building is deemed noteworthy, she attaches a plate to…

Dried Fish

  When fish are sold, they cut off the amount the customer wants.

Cooking Noodles

One of the many portable restaurants which abound in Taicheng.

Fish Monger

The fish is weigh and then cleaned.

Meeting Hall

It is rumoured that Mao Zedong gave a speech in this hall.

Artificial Flowers

Small factories take the jobs large factories won’t take. Giving everyone a chance at economic gains.

Fire Extinguishers

Most buildings have fire extinguishers near the stairwell on the first floor.

Library

I went to the library to get a library cad. They said, “30 rmb.”  I said, “30 rmb for what?” They said, “In case you lose a book.”…

Eggs For Sale

Eggs do not need refrigeration if the exterior membrane is not removed.

Kite Flying Day

Every year, in September there are kite flying days. People come, buy a kite, and fly it.

Automobile for sale

Automobiles are a luxury given the price versus the income. Motorcycle and bicycle remained the main means of transportation. Note: The average income of the urban worker is…

Dried Egg Yolks

Dried salted egg yolks are very popular as a side dish or ground up as an ingredient.

Quan Yin worshipers

Egg Sandwich

The Ice Man Cometh

Pool

The Phoenix Hotel pool serves the wealthy Chinese and visitors.

Women’s Hospital

This Women’s hospital was donated by overseas Chinese.

Eels

Eels are another common item in the Cantonese diet.

Land of Plenty

I wonder who name this store.