Shanhai Fishing Village Introduction
For fans of the movie "Cape No. 7," you might remember scenes such as when Aga rides a motorcycle down the slope to deliver letters, or when Aga brings Mabo to the fishing village to inquire about the location of Cape No. 7. There are also moments when Aga and Yoko walk their separate ways after leaving a wedding banquet, and the path Yoko walks while intoxicated. All these scenes were filmed in Shan Hai Fishing Village, a quiet yet warm-hearted fishing village. Shan Hai is also known as Xun Guang Zui, named for its harbor's outline resembling a crab's pincers. Today, Shan Hai Fishing Village still retains the lifestyle of early fishing villages, with residents primarily making their living from fishing. It’s not uncommon to see fishermen mending their nets. The village has a small population, but many old houses, including some built with coral stones, locally sourced materials by the residents. Walking through the fishing village often gives a feeling that time has stood still; the pace of life here is so slow that one's steps unconsciously slow down as well. Shan Hai Fishing Village features a beach full of coral reefs, with clear and clean seawater, frequently attracting snorkelers and swimmers. For those who do not enjoy water activities, they can sit on the coastal breakwater or enjoy the scenery from a gazebo, quietly appreciating the sights before them, such as the joyful figures of beachgoers splashing in the water, seabirds resting on the rocks, clusters of white houses along the shore, or the green hills in the distance, indulging in leisurely moments. Many people feel a sense of familiarity and kinship with the rural scenes that accompany the actors in "Cape No. 7," because the setting in the film comes from the pure and tranquil village, perhaps relating to some childhood memories of where they lived or a profound travel experience. Visiting Shan Hai Fishing Village, you may just come to understand why "Cape No. 7" chose this location as one of its principal settings.
