Whale Cave
| Whale Cave 澎湖逍遙遊 | |
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| Location | Xiaomen, Xiyu, Penghu, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 23°39′17″N 119°30′58″E / 23.654772°N 119.516152°ECoordinates: 23°39′17″N 119°30′58″E / 23.654772°N 119.516152°E |
The Whale Cave (Chinese: 澎湖逍遙遊; pinyin: Pēnghú Xiāoyáoyóu) is a wave-cut platform in Xiaomen Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County, Taiwan.
History
The wave is originally a basalt cliffed coast. After being continuously eroded by monsoon and seawater, it finally became an arch.[1]
Geology
The save is located on Xiaomen Island. From the side, the hollow part roughly has the shape of a whale.
See also
References
- ↑ "Penghu County / Xiaomen Island". TravelKing. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
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