Shan Hai Fishing Village Introduction
For fans of the movie "Cape No. 7," you may remember scenes such as A-Jia riding a scooter down a slope to deliver a letter, A-Jia bringing Mao-Bo to the fishing village to inquire about the location of Cape No. 7, A-Jia and Yu-Tzu parting ways after leaving a wedding banquet, and Yu-Tzu walking down the road in a drunken haze. All of these scenes were filmed in Shan-Hai Fishing Village, a quiet yet warm little fishing village. Shan-Hai, also known as Xun-Guan-Zui, got its name because the outline of the harbor resembles the claws of a crab. Today, Shan-Hai Fishing Village retains the lifestyle of an early fishing village, with residents primarily making a living from fishing, and it's not uncommon to see fishermen mending their nets. The village has a small population, but there are many old houses, and you can even find homes built from coral stones, locally sourced by the residents. Walking through the fishing village gives you the illusion that time has stopped; the pace of life here is so slow that you can't help but slow down as well. Shan-Hai Fishing Village features a beach filled with coral stones, where the water is clear and clean, making it a popular spot for snorkeling and swimming. For visitors who aren’t inclined to play in the water, they can sit on the coastal breakwater or at scenic pavilions, quietly enjoying the picturesque views of joyful beachgoers playing in the water, seabirds resting on the rocks, rows of white houses along the shore, or the green hills in the distance—a true leisurely enjoyment amid the busyness. Many people feel a sense of familiarity and warmth toward the rural scenes that appear with the actors in "Cape No. 7." This is because the settings in the film are drawn from the simplest and most tranquil of villages, possibly related to childhood memories of certain individuals or to the profound emotional experiences of travel. If you have the chance to stroll through this Shan-Hai Fishing Village, you might understand why "Cape No. 7" chose this place as one of its main settings.
