Hao'ao Village Introduction
Hao’ao Village, which has been immersed in tradition for a century, is a typical seaside small fishing village. Located at the end of Beigan Island, Hao’ao Village is the easternmost village, thus its name "Hao’ao." Strolling through the village, one can find rustic traditional settlement styles with minimal modern development. To the northwest of the village is a bay area that residents refer to as "Aoli," facing northeast and serving as a common anchorage for fishing boats. When the tide recedes, the sea can lower to reveal a large sandy beach that covers an area of about 4 to 5 hectares. In the past, traveling from Hao’ao to Tangqi involved walking across a long stretch of sandy beach. Now, a road has been built to connect the two villages, making it more convenient for the local residents. However, Hao’ao still feels isolated from the bustling Tangqi Village, separated by an airport runway and Tanghou Beach. Yang Gong Eight Generals Temple, a local guardian deity, is located in Hao’ao Village and is renowned for its strong religious following. Villagers expand their worship during festivals, as it is said that the deities, Yang Gong and the Eight Generals, sacrificed their lives to eliminate the troublesome sea dragon. After they settled in, the spirits often benefited the villagers, leading to the establishment of the temple in their honor, which has become a local guardian. A must-try specialty from Matsu that evokes a strong taste of the sea is "fish noodles." As the name suggests, fish is the main ingredient. The fish is ground into a paste, then mixed with tapioca starch and salt, rolled flat, and goes through baking, cooling, and shredding. Finally, it is sun-dried to enhance the chewy texture, making it a unique local dish that is definitely worth tasting.
