Traditional fishing sampan crosses Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, China
Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, China: sampan, a traditional simply-designed flat-bottomed fishing boat made of wood. The word ‘sampan’ translates to ‘three planks of wood’ in Cantonese. Sampans date back to the 1600s AD, originated in China and were once a common mode of transport across Asia. They are mostly used in rivers and close to the coast because they are not suitable for rough seas.
Size: 3526px × 2350px
Location: Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, China
Photo credit: © Terence Kerr / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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