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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…
The Phoenix Garden (Biguiyuan) hotel is the most opulent in Taishan. It is rated five stars, has a huge swimming pool, recreation room, restaurants, and, shops.
The scooter is cheap form of transportation. For daily chores it can carry the mother, the toddler, and, some goods.
Each evening, line dancers dance for an hour, getting their exercise and entertainment.
Hot pot is a leisurely meal in which the parties cook the ingredients themselves. Then, they dip the food into sauces and eat.
At end of harvest, they celebrate by having a Gu Yel, an in-ground cook-out like a luau. Only they use chicken and drink homemade booze.
Barbeque pork is one the easiest business to set up; although some grills are elaborate. Western Chinese (for example: Muslims from Xinjiang) come to Taishan for the economic…
An entire roast pig is bought to the gravesite for ceremonies. Afterward, the roast pig is cut up for the mourners to eat.
The tour buses bring in lots of customers to this is a high-end resort with pools of hot-springs, a large relaxing area, and snacks to choose from.
To assure the public, public health inspection are conducted of all restaurants. Would you eat here?
Entrepreneurs with a sole idea can make their way in this market. Under a bridge approach, this one-man-show put condiments on sale.
Taishan has 367 miles of shoreline. This is Hak Sai Wan beach. The people are only permitted to swim in designated areas. According to the lifeguard I spoke…
The cook spreads rice dough onto the pan, adds the ingredients the customer wants, and put it in the steamer. Five minutes later steamed rice noodle fresh as…
Vendors who don’t rent a regular spot tend to lay out their wares on the street (there are only sidewalks on the main streets). They write their prices…
People take bus trips everywhere, but mostly between towns within Taishan.
