This village is in Taiwan, an island nation that for generations has had an unusual fear of the sea. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Jinzin harbour has a mountainous backdrop that reminded some of Hawaii. Surfing is still new to Taiwan, an island of 23 million off the east coast of China. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Baybay Niu, one of Taiwan’s best-known female surfers. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Flags fly near the surf contest in Taitun County, Taiwan.

Source: The Guardian November 26, 2016 00:00 UTC