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Oyster Boat

Mound of Oyster Shells

Oyster Tractor

Oysters loaded onto trailer

Oyster workers eating lunch

Tractor

There is no automatic starter. The tractor is hand cranked.

Water Pipes

PVC has been a boon to villagers. It allows them to have low cost and low maintenance running water.

Wedding Photographer

Pre-wedding photos are a tradition in Taishan.

Turtle and Snake

In ancient China, the turtle and the snake were thought to be spiritual creatures symbolizing longevity.

Girl at Foot of Stairs

This girl was curious about the vegetation floating the water.

Watering the Landscape

At the train station watering in necessary for the nascent landscape. Their ground cover and trees require a lot of water until their roots sink deep into the…

Bridge and Mandy Kuang

Ship Being Overhauled

Massive Tree

From a seedling grows a massive tree. Did the person realize what would happen when he/she planted it?

Ships

I don’t know what kind of ships these are. Could you help?

Coal Barge

Moving up river, this barge is delivering coal to small villages. Most villages still use coal for cooking and heating. When coal is not available many villagers use…

Floating Wharf

This wharf floats to stay even with all the boats tied up to it. It allows goods to be on-loaded and off-loaded easier.

Commercial Fishing Boat

Fishing has always been the economic backbone of the Chuan islands. This commercial boat is an example.

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…

Raft And Bay

Fishermen tie-up their boats and go ashore on rafts.

Shang Chuan Harbor

Shang Chuan harbor is busy with lots of small boats and freighters.