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Bulletin Boards

Bulletin boards here in Shang Chuan island is no different than bulletin boards though out China. They serve to communicate with the populous what the government message is.

Abandoned Buildings

Many buildings in this village are abandoned, usually because the residents built new housing or moved somewhere more modern.

Community Center

All the activities revolves around the Community Center. Inside are ping pong tables, mah jong tables, and other activities including town hall meetings.

Mud Pack Building

With new found wealth, the village has gotten modern. This old mud pack building is forgotten.

Vendor Without a Booth

For some reason this vendor laid his goods away from the others without setting up his shelter

Community Toilet

This village is in the heart of town; the toilet is used by the residents of this village. The few new buildings with indoor plumbing are mixed in with…

Dil Lou in Water

Dil Lou is a “fortress” built in the 1920-1930 era. They were designed to ward off bandits. Generally, it is the tallest building in the village. This Dil…

Main street of this small town.

Reeds, Bridge, and Rest

South lake of Ren Kung Wu. The lake is covered with beautiful flowers in the fall.

Shang Chuan Downtown

Shang Chuan frontage road.

Skyline Taicheng

Skyline of Taicheng.

Street Food

Kim sells cooked food – Dong, Quail Eggs, and Tae – on the corner. They hired help to expand the business.

Inside The Bus

A view from inside the bus.

Village On The River

Chess Players

Qian Cheng

Gate

Gates are a tradition; each village has one.

Harvest, Hauling Rice

Taicheng Street Scene

A crowded street, people rushing, cars crushing, and people getting no where fast.

San Clop Street Scene

San Clop, in a small town, hardly anyone walks the streets.

Taicheng Cityscape

Like all cities, Taishan has its share of congestion.