Shanhai Fishing Village Introduction
For fans of the movie "Cape No. 7," you might remember scenes such as A-Jia riding a motorcycle to deliver a letter down a slope, A-Jia bringing Mao-Bo to the fishing village to inquire about the location of Cape No. 7, A-Jia and You-Tzu parting ways after a wedding banquet, and the route You-Tzu took while drunkenly wandering. All of these scenes were taken from ShanHai Fishing Village, a quiet yet friendly little fishing village. ShanHai, also known as Xun Guang Zui, got its name because the harbor's outline resembles the claws of a crab. Today, ShanHai Fishing Village still retains the lifestyle of an early fishing village, where the villagers mainly rely on fishing for their livelihood, and it's not uncommon to see fishermen mending their nets. The village has a small population but many old houses, and you can even find homes built from Coral stones, commonly known as "Lao Gu" stones, which the residents sourced locally. Walking through the fishing village gives a sense of timelessness, as the pace of life here is slow, causing you to unconsciously slow down as well. ShanHai Fishing Village features a beach covered with coral reefs; the water here is clear and clean, often attracting people for snorkeling and swimming. For visitors who prefer not to swim, they can sit on the scenic viewing platforms or seaside embankments, quietly enjoying the beautiful sight of happy tourists playing in the water, seabirds resting on the rocks, the white houses lining the shore, or the green mountains in the distance, all of which represent a leisurely enjoyment amidst life's busyness. Many people feel a sense of familiarity and warmth towards the rural scenes appearing with the actors in "Cape No. 7" because the settings are drawn from the most simple and peaceful villages, perhaps connected to childhood memories for some, or to significant moments of travel for others. Should you have the chance to stroll through this ShanHai Fishing Village, you might understand why "Cape No. 7" chose this place as one of its main scenes.
