Zhongyuan Province
中原省
A region in central China that was devastated by famine during the early 1960s.
Beijing
帝都
The capital city of China, where the protagonist arrived as a refugee during the 1960s.
Badaling Great Wall
八达岭长城
A section of the Great Wall of China where the protagonist experienced his final moment before his soul transitioned into the past.
Qinghe Wool Textile Factory
清河毛纺厂
A prominent local factory located in what was then the outskirts of Beijing, serving as a landmark for the surrounding area.
Qinghe Commune
清河公社
A rural administrative division on the northern outskirts of Beijing where the protagonist finds shelter.
Ming Tombs
十三陵
A historical scenic area near Beijing often visited by tourists, referenced as a geographic marker.
Supply and Marketing Cooperative
供销社
A state-run establishment for daily goods that requires specific ration tickets for all transactions.
Vegetable Station
蔬菜站
A municipal distribution point for limited, seasonal vegetable supplies.
Meat Station
肉站
A municipal distribution point for meat rations, often characterized by minimal inventory.