Shapowei, adjacent to Xiamen University and Nanputuo Temple, is the birthplace of Xiamen Port. Shapowei got its name because it is the end of a long beach, and sand everywhere will flow here. Shapowei has been a haven since the Qing Dynasty, but now with the development of the times, you can hardly see fishing boats docked here.

Because of the construction of Yanwu Bridge, Shapowei has now become a part of Xiamen Island Road, transformed into a cultural and creative base, and various cultural and creative industries have emerged. Cafe, teahouse, flower shop, etc. Deeply loved and welcomed by modern young people, Shapo Wei is popular, attracting more and more young artists to punch in here. Traditional architecture and modern shops with a sense of design are both in conflict and harmony, which is impressive.

Introduction to Shapowei

Shapowei is the origin of Xiamen Port and has been used as a safe haven since the Qing Dynasty. Shapowei is one of the seven communities under the jurisdiction of Xiagang Street, bordering Nanputuo Temple and Xiamen University in the south. Its name comes from the fact that it is the end of a long beach. The early Xiamen Port was an arc-shaped bay, crescent-shaped and connected with golden beaches, so it was called Jade Shapo.

Shapowei is one of the seven communities under Xiagang Street. Its name comes from the fact that this place is the end of a long beach. The well-known Shapowei typhoon shelter is located in this community, which is a gathering place for local fishermen to take shelter from the wind. Later, the Yanwu Bridge was built and blocked at the mouth of the typhoon shelter, so that bigger ships could not get in. The busy scene of Shapowei typhoon shelter is not as good as before.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Shapowei.