Shanhai Fishing Village Introduction
For fans of the movie "Cape No. 7", you may remember scenes such as A-Jia riding a motorcycle down the slope to deliver a letter, A-Jia bringing Maobai to the fishing village to inquire about the location of Cape No. 7, A-Jia and Yuko parting ways after leaving the wedding banquet, and Yuko staggering through the streets while drunk. All these scenes are set in Shan Hai Fishing Village, a quiet yet warm little fishing village. Shan Hai, also known as Xun Guang Zui, is named because the harbor's outline resembles the claws of a crab. Today, Shan Hai Fishing Village still retains the lifestyle of early fishing villages, with villagers mostly relying on fishing for a living; it's common to see fishermen mending their nets. The village has a small population, but many old houses can be found, and there are even structures built with “laogushih” (coral reef stones), which are materials sourced locally by residents. Walking through the fishing village gives a sense of time standing still, as the pace of life here is so slow that one unconsciously slows down their own footsteps. Shan Hai Fishing Village has a beach filled with coral reefs, where the water is clear and clean, making it a popular spot for snorkeling and water activities. For visitors who prefer not to swim, they can sit on the coastal breakwater or at scenic pavilions to quietly enjoy the views, such as happy visitors frolicking in the water, seabirds resting on the reefs, rows of white houses on the shore, or the green mountains in the distance, also providing a relaxing escape. Many people feel a sense of familiarity and warmth with the rural scenes featuring the actors in "Cape No. 7", as the settings in the film come from the most simple and serene villages, perhaps related to childhood memories for some or to a deeply impactful travel experience for others. A visit to this Shan Hai Fishing Village may help one understand why it was chosen as one of the main filming locations for "Cape No. 7".
