Shamei Old Street (Shamei Morocco) Introduction
Shamei Moroccan Shamei Moroccan is a dilapidated building located in Shamei Old Street. Walking into the sandy-colored ruin feels like stepping into a Middle Eastern desert. Visitors often say it resembles Morocco, a country full of mysterious and exotic charm. Every angle provides a perfect photo opportunity, making it a popular check-in spot for young people! Shamei Old Street Shamei Old Street is one of the earliest formed streets in Kinmen, formerly known as Bagua Street. This area was once the most bustling place in Kinmen, serving as a shopping destination for stationed soldiers and a place to watch movies. Today, visitors can still enjoy a variety of traditional snacks and experience the area's historical ambiance. Compared to Houpu or Shanhai areas, Shamei has relatively preserved more authentic traditions and daily life; many places along the old street still look like they did thirty years ago. Stepping into this area feels like time traveling, with weathered facades, tiled signs, and many signature dishes that have been passed down for thirty years, such as the crispy shaobing (a type of flatbread) and the beloved soldier snack - wontons with extra filling, along with traditional pastries made using ancient recipes, drawing food lovers back to Shamei Old Street. Wu Qi's Three Murals The three murals created by Wu Qi are titled "Dream Back to Golden Sands," "Strolling Through Golden Ears," and "Reconstructed Vessel." The main subject is a dream beast transformed from the concept of the wind lion, conveying how the wind lion has always protected the land of Kinmen. The hourglass represents the accumulation of history and culture, nurturing this golden land. The caterpillar symbolizes the young people striving outside, while the dream beast's slingshot represents the pursuit of dreams. The butterfly on the left of the slingshot embodies the concept of breaking out of a cocoon to become a butterfly and realizing dreams. The cloud bird (the Kinmen county bird, the Eurasian Hoopoe) high above symbolizes the return of accomplished individuals. The creator, returning to his nurturing hometown, contributes his knowledge and transforms these ideas into creations, leaving them as murals in Kinmen. Zhang Wendi Western-style House The Zhang Wendi Western-style House was built by Zhang Wendi, a Malaysian Chinese, upon returning to his homeland. Completed in 1936, it was once occupied by Japanese and Nationalist troops, and currently, it is uninhabited. The floor plan consists of a two-story western-style building with an additional rear platform on the first floor. The exterior relief decorations are elegant, and notably, the large rooms on the second floor have bathrooms, a rarity in the historical western-style buildings of the Kinmen area.
