Shanshui Beach Introduction
Shanshui Beach is located on the southernmost shore of Magong Island, stretching over 200 meters. Walking along the dyke towards the coastline, you will first see a vast area of lush saddle vines, followed by a golden sandy beach and the blue ocean. The interplay of these three colors creates a picturesque scene that is hard to resist. Due to the large waves at Shanshui Beach, it is one of the few beaches in Penghu suitable for surfing. After enjoying the water during the day, visitors can go to the Starlight Park on the eastern side of the beach to stargaze, where various seasonal astronomical stone tablets serve as reference points. On the western side of the beach, there is a place called Zhimumu Mountain, which was once a military restricted area but has now been transformed into the "Shanshui 30 Heights Park." This spot offers the best panoramic view of Shanshui Beach, and visitors can admire the surfing skills of others while enjoying the scenery! You may wonder why this place is called Zhimumu. Legend has it that because the pig farms in the settlement are close to the beach, large octopuses would come ashore and drag the pigs into the sea, thus the name Zhimumu, which means "pigs falling into the water." Later, when the Nationalist government promoted the beautification of place names, local residents proposed "Shanshui" as the name for the area, inspired by the beautiful hills and clear waters, a name that has been used ever since. Looking at the beautiful scenery in front of you, doesn’t it feel familiar? That's right! The stunning views of Shanshui Beach have appeared in singer Chen Sheng's music videos, as well as in the movies "Run Away! Love" starring Richie Ren and Shu Qi!
