Stunning Photos Offer Glimpse of Charming Fishing Village in China

By Tye Donaldson, December 2, 2016

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These breathtaking photos of Fujian fishing village provide a glimpse into traditional China.

The people in Xiapu village lead a simple way of life. Many of them work as farmers in the adjacent hills.

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Fishing boats sail on the seaweed farm Xiaohao village Sansha Township.

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Between the months of April and June, the villagers set out on boats to catch fish and harvest seaweed. Once collected, they hang the seaweed up on sheets of bamboo to dry.

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Tourists can collect seaweed and enjoy boat rides in Xiapu. Some say it is the most charming fishing village in all of China — making it an attractive China bucketlist destination for travelers.

Gorgeous Photos Capture Charming Chinese Fishing Village

Xiapu is also home to the largest mudflat in the country, with 40 square kilometers and more than 400 kilometers of coastline. 

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The rural village is a five-hour car journey from Xiamen.

[Images via dailymail.com]

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