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Nuclear Power Plant*

Taishan nuclear power plant started construction in 2009 with an estimated commission date of late 2017. It cost 50.2 billion yuan (US$7.5 billion). In mainland China, there are 36…

New Building in Old Spot

In Tai Cheng, property is astronomical and difficult to purchase. So, the owner decided to remodel. One can see a major remodel took place on this spot new floors,…

Memorial Gate

Gateway to the village. This is a memorial gate dedicated to their parents. It was financed by overseas Chinese.

Fancy Gate

This fancy gate leads to a small village in the town. It contains the village office, Na Ma Xin Jai Chuan,  and severals small businesses.

Dil Lou

Dil Lou

There are various Dil Lou in Southeast China. This one is in DaJiang. They were built from 1910 – 1930s, most of them built to ward off bandits….

Bees

Bees are common in Taishan. I don’t know if they are dying out in China but in America bees are slowly dying. From 1972 to 2006, feral honey bees declined…

Backhoe and road construction

Taishan and China have been building new roads twenty-four seven. They have built thousands of miles of roads and toll-roads. Still it is not enough. With the opening of…

“Shao Hua Yi” (Burn Flower Clothes)

“Shao Hua Yi” (Burn Flower Clothes) holiday is from the first until the fifteen day in July (Chinese calendar) in which to honor their ancestors. At home in…

Enclosed tri-motorcycle

The tri-motorcycle is another cheap form of transportation. Carrying multiple people, this one came a long way from Daijiang to Taicheng.

Detailers at Work

Auto detailers work hard for their money.  First, they wash the outside and tires. Then, they vacuum and wash the upholstery, and, lastly, clean the windows.

Girl Looking At Leaves

This is a reservoir located at a temple. This girl descended the stairs just to look at the leaves.

Drying Meat

Drying meat is a common practice especially before refrigeration. Many people still do not have refrigerators. Refrigerators only became a common item about twenty years ago.

Drying Grain

In rural and semi-urban areas, any large flat surface is used to dry grain.

Chimney?

I don;t know what this is. Someone help me.   I found this interesting because a man is at the top with a wheel barrel.

Shells

There an edible mollusk in the shell. Yum!

Poverty Housing

What I call “Poverty Housing” they call temporary home. People come from all over China to get into the Special Economic Zones of which Taishan is part of…

Toddler and her Mother on a Scooter

The scooter is cheap form of transportation. For daily chores it can carry the mother, the toddler, and, some goods.

Line Dancing

Each evening, line dancers dance for an hour, getting their exercise and entertainment.

Roast Pig

An entire roast pig is bought to the gravesite for ceremonies. Afterward, the roast pig is cut up for the mourners to eat.

Food Safety

To assure the public, public health inspection are conducted of all restaurants. Would you eat here?