Shanshui Beach Introduction
Shanshui Beach is located at the southernmost tip of Magong Island, stretching over 200 meters. As you walk along the embankment toward the coast, you'll first encounter a vast expanse of green saddle vine, followed by a golden sandy beach and the azure sea. These three colors complement each other, creating a captivating and desirable view. Due to larger waves, Shanshui Beach is one of the few suitable beaches for surfing in Penghu. After enjoying the waters during the day, you can visit the Stargazing Park on the eastern side of the beach in the evening to observe the stars, with seasonal stone monuments for star reference nearby. On the west side of the beach stands Zhu Mu Shui Mountain, which was once a military-controlled area but has now been transformed into the "Shanshui 30 Heights Park," offering the best vantage point for a panoramic view of Shanshui Beach, where you can also watch the surfers in action! You might be curious why there is a place called Zhu Mu Shui? According to legend, it is because the pigsties in the settlement were close to the beach, and large octopuses would come ashore and drag the pigs into the sea, hence the name "Zhu Mu Shui," meaning "Mother Pig Drowned." Later, the Nationalist government implemented a policy to beautify place names, and local residents proposed "Shanshui" as the name due to the beautiful hills and clear waters in the area, which has been used ever since. Looking at the beautiful scenery in front of you, doesn’t it seem familiar? That's right! The stunning views of Shanshui Beach have appeared in the music video of singer Chen Sheng and the movie "Runaway! Love," starring Ren Xianqi and Shu Qi!
