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Exposed oyster colony and defensive fence when low tide
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At dawn when tide is low, people are busy in the intertidal area. They move in a rush along the muddy trail beside a small water way, with bamboo basket and bags on their back. All they are trying to do is to finish harvesting sea oysters before the tide is back again.
Beach of Kinmen at dusk, has an decoration of railroad tracks. Whether it is beautiful or inappropriate, it depends on the angle you see it.
¡@¡@As sea water gradually lowers, colonies of oyster on the iron fence are also exposed not far from seashore. Finally, underneath muddy beach is in the air. Square cement base of iron fence is also exposed completely, together with many iron railroad tracks pointing into the end of sky and sea.
¡@¡@At that time, China is separated into two sides. In one night, thousands and hundreds of army set their bases on the island. The prepared military force was ready for their counter attack. Later, coastal guard has became their main objective. It was then, north and east coast of island is fenced with iron rods pointing into the sky.
¡@¡@Kinmen and Lieyu border on mainland China. It is warm in the
daytime and cool at night. The rainy season is from April to
August. Yearly rainfall is about 1,000 ml and evaporation level
reaches 1,750 ml. The average yearly temperature is about 21
degrees Celsius. In addition, there are often strong winds. The
climate is influenced by conditions in southern China and the marine
flow, creating cold, dry winters with much fog in spring. In the
summer, although the climate is affected by the southwestern air
mass and typhoons, there is a strong evaporative effect and weak
water collection ability, so the island conditions are usually dry.
In the spring, the heavy fog can affect plane travel, which also
affects tourism
¡@¡@The coastal area from Hujintou to Shanglin have steady slopes. During low tide period, the wide intertidal area becomes the " oyster cottage " for costal villager in clam business. Moreover, when the tides are low, enemies cannot easily aboard. They need to park their boats along the high waves. At this time, the oyster fence becomes a natural insulating structure because the iron rods can start to take effect during high tides. These numerous outward pointing sharp rod connects into a line of defence, which blocks boat effectively, keeping them away.
¡@¡@Following the track rods, are the iron fences on the beach. Behind these fences, there are regions of road mine zone. With such an setting and dangerousity, these zone are definitly restricted area. As time passes, grass within this region is taller than people. As people stay away from these area, the " restricted area " becomes bigger and bigger, and turns into the base of insects and snakes. When dogs or unknown people enter this area accidentally, they will have died unfortunately.
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