╌>

Colorful castles of stone in Pingtan

  
Via:  Buzz of the Orient  •  4 years ago  •  3 comments

By:   No Author Indicated

Colorful castles of stone in Pingtan
 

Leave a comment to auto-join group Discovery Group

Discovery Group


S E E D E D   C O N T E N T



Colorful castles of stone in Pingtan

a41f726a85381602081508.jpg

Floating on the East China Sea, Pingtan Island enjoys a growing reputation as a rustic getaway. It is the largest island in Fujian province and the closest place from the Chinese mainland to Taiwan. Embraced by the sea, Pingtan sees roaring waves and strong sea winds year round. Villagers use the granite boulders found throughout the island to build their houses and roads. Their stone houses are sturdy enough to withstand violent storms and high waters while, but they are also comfortable in all seasons. This unique architectural style has become part of the cultural landscape of Pingtan. [Photo/China.org.cn]

BUZZ NOTE:  That caption is repeated for all the photos.

a41f726a85381602081609.jpg

.

a41f726a8538160208170a.jpg

.

a41f726a8538160208180b.jpg

.

800


Who is online

Greg Jones
Tessylo
jw
Thomas


503 visitors