23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Traditional Brewing

Captured at a traditional soy sauce brewery in the mountainous region of Xiapu County, Fujian Province. Workers are seen uncovering and inspecting the fermentation process in earthen jars. Due to the confidentiality of the production techniques, the photo was taken from an elevated vantage point on a hillside, using a downward angle to discreetly document the scene.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: China
Copyright: © Guojun Lin