Shaxi town in different times
Shaxi town has seen rapid development over the past 70 years and local residents' life has also been greatly improved, which can be testified by the following three groups of photoes taken in 1946 and 2017 respectively.
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A boatman delivers goods and boaters to their destinations in 1946, three years before modern China's establishment. [Photo/WeChat account: TaicangTourism] |
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There is no such busy view on the same river now as one can only see a quiet river running through the small peaceful town. [Photo/WeChat account: TaicangTourism] |