Black and white photograph of eight white people in swimsuits sitting on the beach in front of a shelter. Another shelter is visible in the background. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of eight whitepeople, three men, four women, and a toddler, sitting on the porch of a brick building with white windows and dark painted shutters. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area…

Black and white photograph of a town in the distance with several cottages between the town and the photographer. A pile of stones is stacked near one of the cottages in the foreground. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal…

Black and white photograph of a stone cottage from the street. A group of people are visible standing on the porch.

Black and white photograph of eight white people, including five men and three women, sitting around a table on a porch. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu. The images shows cottages scattered across a countryside in front of a mountain.

Black and white photograph of a field surrounded by trees with sand dunes in the distance. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of two Chinese men in front of an open door. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu. The image appears to be double exposed with a view of a pier and tide gauge house across…

Black and white photograph of a Chinese man standing next to a tide gauge house and pier. Another person is visible standing on top of the pier. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of Lena Merrill standing behind a horse-drawn wagon. Several beach tents are behind the wagon. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of Lena Merrill and another woman, "Kam," standing in front of large tents on the beach. Lena is holding the leash of a small monkey seated at their feet. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort…

Black and white photograph of a group of people sitting in a mule-drawn wagon. Three people are standing on the ground behind the wagon. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.