Sha'li Beach Introduction
There is a small hill to the north of Matsu Village that resembles the traditional hat worn by ancient officials, known as Shamao Mountain. Matsu Village is located on the crown (referred to as "匙" in Taiwanese) that extends from Shamao Mountain, hence it is called "Matsu" or "Matsu Village." To the south of Matsu Village lies a stretch of white sandy beach made up of coral and shell fragments, which originally served as a fishing ground for residents; it once developed into the largest seawater bathing area in the county, with scenery comparable to Waikiki Beach in Hawaii. Matsu Beach extends over 1 kilometer and features aeolian dunes, with calm waters and clear blue seas, making it the beach with the best natural conditions in Penghu. Walking on the beach made of coral and shell sand, sunbathing, playing in the water, or camping and cooking outdoors makes it a perfect place to relax and enjoy a fleeting moment of leisure. There is a steep sand dune on the west beach known as "White Horse Slope," which offers a challenge for those who wish to climb it. Traditional fishing activities can be engaged in at Matsu Beach, providing a rich experience of village life! In 2012, the TV drama "Loves In Penghu" was filmed entirely in Penghu, with Matsu Beach as the primary location, where the boats used during filming are still retained. The stunning scenery of Matsu made the director Liang Xiushen bring the entire crew to Penghu for filming. "Loves In Penghu" stars Chen Bozheng, Zhang Qiongyi, Liang Hequn, Bai Xinhui, Zhao Junya, Zhao Shirong, and Shi Yuanjie, and the plot revolves around an old captain opposing the gambling industry entering Penghu. Additionally, the beautiful "Canon EOS 650D - Penghu Edition" advertisement was filmed at Matsu Beach, so don’t forget to come and experience it yourself, and take a photo with the fishing boats featured in the drama!
