This photograph centers on a village water well set within Chengyang’s rice terraces. In 1987, wells like this were essential gathering places, providing water for both households and irrigation.

Stone steps, retaining walls, and hand-built channels show how the structure was shaped by terrain and necessity, while the surrounding terraces underscore the close connection between everyday infrastructure and agriculture.

Although such utilitarian spaces rarely draw attention, they form the foundation of rural life throughout this series.