It is the largest archipelago of China.

Nowadays with the development of the secondary and tertiary industries, Zhoushan’s economic base has been largely diversified.

Consequently, many fishing villages have today become abandoned.

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Some of the best preserved villages are located in Gouqi Island.

An abandoned fishing village in Gouqi Island, slowly taken over by nature.Photo credit

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Sources:Wikipedia

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