River ferry southern China 1993

An old ferry for crossing a river in southern China in 1993.

The ferry at Fulu, Guangxi 1993

This is the ferry in operation at Fulu in Guangxi Province in 1993. The river was also used for transportation as the road alongside it had not been finished yet. River transportation is a very environmentally-friendly way of getting about as it does not require construction, unlike roads or railways. Let's make use of our rivers again!

Congjiang in Guizhou

This is Congjiang in Guizhou Province where the Dong minority people came to the market. The river was used for transport as there was no road beside the river.

In the background you can see some of the old traditional wooden houses that the Dong people live in. I think there was a ferry across the river to get to that part of the village but I'm sure by now there will be a bridge.