Cimei Twin Hearts Stone Weir(heart to heart)
Speaking of Penghu, the romantic Cimei Twin Hearts Stone Weir can never be missed. The Twin Hearts Stone Weir is located in Dunghu village in
Cimei Township, Penghu. Not only does the name “Cimei”, meaning “seven beauties”, sound beautiful itself, the two connected heart-shaped stone weir near the coast also make the place so romantic that many tourists come attracted by its reputation. There are
especially many couples visiting here, and it seems that coming to the Twin Hearts Stone Weir together, they can be blessed.
Cimei Twin Hearts Stone Weir consists of two heart-shaped stone weirs, connecting end to end and forming a double heart-shaped romantic picture.
The two hearts respond to each other, and look like two lovers lean close together. Since the Twin Hearts Stone Weir gained its popularity, it has become the synonym of Penghu’s tourism.
A Beautiful trap
Though the beautiful Twin Hearts Stone Weir is associated with romance, the stone weirs are originally used as a trap to catch fish. When the
tide rises, it floods the stone weir, bringing a great amount of fishes when it ebbs, the fishes are trapped in the stone weir because of the drop of water level. And it’s like catching the turtle inside the jar.
