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Bird in a Cage

Chinese have a particular fascination for birds. Birds appear in Chinese mythology such as: The Red Bird is the power of the south. The Phoenix is the emperor of all birds….

Swimming Pool

In a more expensive gated community, this swimming exist for use of the residents. There are also swim lessons.

California Sushi

California Sushi, I expect, to be California style. Far from it. I found it was more Chinese style.

Sky Bridge

This sky bridge overlooks Pu Hung Jie, people walking street. It is a landmark.

Dried Shrimp

Shrimps have been harvested for centuries and sun dried shrimp is still considered to be a delicacy in many parts of the world. Drying shrimp  has been proven…

Industrious Woman

While this woman is waiting for customers for her bronze figurines, she is making shoes. All over Taishan, I saw people working hard. When one job is finished…

Shipwreck

Security

This gate into Phoenix condos and apartments. Security is tight, the gate guards check everybody.

Second Hand Motorcycles

Generally, motorcycle have a thirteen year life on the road, according to the Chinese government. Afterwards, they sold off to people who don’t drive on the  road but…

Safe Haven For Boats

Among these rocks, the boats are sheltered from the storm.

Restaurants at the Foot of Spire

Newly opened, these restaurants offer seafood and more. This was a desolate spot until someone decide to rehab it into restaurant row with deep-freezer storage for business, a…

Hot Afternoon Sun

In the hot afternoon sun, the tea factory work rests. Meanwhile, the wife prepares dinner. In the background, you a can see the tea plants.

Convention Center, Hotel and Hot Springs

The hotel is the tall structure in the middle, attached to the left side is the convention centre, and slightly lower right is the hot springs. Along the foreground…

Building a Resort

Rumour has it this resort is being finance and built by the Japanese. It involves housing (condos and homes), convention centre, hotel,spa, and hot springs. As one can…

Recyclers

These fellows are recycling components. I don’t know what they are but they were careful to put the screws into one box, the faceplate into another, and the…

Scaffolding

There is a building boom in Taicheng. Everywhere large buildings to small structures are being built. These men are erecting scaffolding for the next structure.

Printing*

Printing is a process for reproducing text and images using a  template. The earliest known form of woodblock printing came from China dating to before 220 A.D. Later developments in printing include…

“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…

Plastic Bags

In this plant, plastic bags are made, printed, and stacked. These women are stacking and bundling the bags, getting them ready for the customer. The “blueist” overtone covers…

Sowing Seedlings

There is a machine which sows rice seedlings while being guided forward by a man. I’ve never seen the machine up-close but I seen its work.

Ping Pong in the Phoenix Hotel

In the Phoenix (Biguiyuan) hotel, one can play ping pong, billiards, and other games. It has large swimming pool, huge dining rooms, and a gigantic lobby. All the…