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As you travel along the coastal highway, a small, ancient fishing village lies easily overlooked. Despite its unassuming appearance, the traditional fishing village scenery is well worth a stop to appreciate and savor. Upon entering the village, you're immediately enveloped in a sense of rustic simplicity and tranquility, with an atmosphere of unparalleled calmness and leisure. After centuries of change, Mao'ao Fishing Village has shed its former bustle and returned to a more primitive state, leaving behind stone-built ancient houses and gnarled century-old banyan trees, accompanied by the gentle sound of the sea waves, now exuding a serene and secluded ambiance. The village's most distinctive "stone ancient houses" are a prime example of building with local materials, using sandstone, bamboo, and thatch as construction elements. In the early days, villagers built these stone houses with the help of their neighbors, with the only expense being the wage for the stonemasons. Typically, one can gauge the homeowner's economic ability by the precision of the stone processing and the form of the stone masonry, which is quite interesting and varied in its unique features and aesthetics. Mao'ao is situated with the sea in front and mountains behind, with three streams converging here before flowing into the sea. When viewed from above, the bay's shape resembles the character "卯" (Mao), from which it gets its name. Thanks to its unique bay geography, the sea area here is diverse, with rich marine life resources, making it an ideal place for the growth of milkfish, lobsters, stone jellyfish, and various other marine species. The local fishermen still retain traditional fishing techniques, and one can often see them drying seaweed in front of their homes or in the village square. Walking along the coastline feels like stepping into a fishing village scene on the Northeast Coast. For travelers who love to dig deep into local characteristics, consider taking a journey to this secluded fishing village. Ride a bicycle along the Jiugao Ridge loop line into the village, and under the gentle sea breeze, experience the quiet and simplicity of this small but beautiful place, and feel its mysterious charm that makes one want to escape the world, enjoying a leisurely and comfortable period of serene time.