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The Dual-Curve Bridge of Xiaochiiao extends its arms into the sea. Its pure white body stretches straight toward the horizon, with two green pavilions built on either side. Precisely situated on the intertidal zone, when the weather is good and high tide arrives, the vibrant blue sky mingles with the deep azure seas to weave a breathtaking marine panorama. During low tide, a vast intertidal zone of rocky shelves is exposed, and locals seize this opportunity to gather shellfish or fish. Across the bridge lies the Hǔmù Stone Weir, the sole single-fishweir weirehouse in Xiaochiiao Village. Constructed in 1947, it is built with basalt rocks. Two stone dykes flank a heart-shaped weirehouse in the middle, resembling a heart-shaped necklace. Fish swim into the stone weir during high tide and are trapped there when the tide recedes, allowing fishermen to harvest their catch. This traditional method of aquaculture was a primary resource for Penghu's fishing communities in earlier times. To fully appreciate the Hǔmù Stone Weir's heart-shaped structure, one must time their visit according to the tides—only during low tide is the complete heart shape visible. Please note that the Hǔmù Stone Weir is private property. The intertidal zone becomes very slippery during low tide, so please do not enter at will to avoid any potential danger!