Originally wooden landing stages to off load goods from sampans, thes were developed into homes by the various clans of Chinese who worked them. Seven different clans still occupy the jetties and bitter rivalry still exists. From their inception in the 1880s until the Government stepped in in 1957, the homes had to bring water in kerosene cans from the main road. None of the families pay tax as they are not living on land.
The most populous jetty is Chew Jetty and is predominantly tourists shops selling food, drink clothes and trinkets. The end of the pier, though can offer some good photo moments. When we were there it was taken over by a company shooting promotional shots of wedding dresses.
Note the interesting construction techniques :-)
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