Shanshui Beach Introduction
Shanshui Beach is located on the southern coast of Magong Island, extending over 200 meters. As you walk along the embankment toward the coast, you will first see a large expanse of lush green sea grapes, followed by a densely golden sandy beach and the deep blue sea. The three colors complement each other, creating a picturesque and inviting landscape. Due to the larger waves at Shanshui Beach, it is one of the few beaches in Penghu suitable for surfing. After playing in the water during the day, you can visit the Stargazing Park on the eastern side of the beach to admire the stars at night, where various seasonal zodiac stone monuments can serve as reference points. On the western side of the beach, there is a hill called Zhimumu Mountain, which was once a military restricted area but has now been transformed into the "Shanshui 30 Highland Park," offering the best panoramic view of Shanshui Beach and the opportunity to enjoy watching surfers ride the waves! You may be curious about the name Zhimumu. According to legend, it comes from the fact that pig pens in the village were close to the beach, and large octopuses would come ashore and pull the pigs into the sea, leading to the name "Zhimumu" or "pig mother falls into the water." Later, the Nationalist government promoted the beautification of place names, and local residents proposed "Shanshui" as the name due to the beautiful hills and clear waters, which has been used ever since. Looking at the beautiful scenery before you, doesn’t it seem familiar? Indeed, the stunning views of Shanshui Beach have appeared in the music video of singer Chen Sheng and the movie "Run Away! Love," starring Ren Quan and Shu Qi!
