In the South China Sea, there is a small island called Shangchuan Island. She was once an important stop on the Maritime Silk Road and the first stop for the Catholic Church's missionary mission to China. On this island, there is a famous cemetery of Father Francis. It is a place of pilgrimage for many Catholics. Many travelers mention this cemetery in their travel notes. This article breaks the perspective of ordinary narrative and tells the story of this historically significant building, its owner, and the island residents through the eyes and experiences of an original resident of the island. From this, we can also get a glimpse of the special cultural imprint left on this island by the Maritime Silk Road.