Whale Cave Explained

Whale Cave
Other Name:	澎湖逍遙遊
Photo Width:	250px
Map:	Taiwan
Map Width:	250px
Relief:	yes
Label:	Whale Cave
Label Position:	left
Location:	Xiyu, Penghu, Taiwan
Coords:	23.6548°N 119.5162°W
Geology:	Wave-cut platform

The Whale Cave^[1] 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.^[2]

Geology

The cave is located on Xiaomen Island. From the side, the hollow part roughly has the shape of a whale.

See also

• Penghu National Scenic Area

Notes and References

1. Book: London. Rough Guides. Stephen Keeling . Brice Minnigh . The Rough Guide to Taiwan. Whale Cave. 445. 2007. registration. Internet Archive.
2. Web site: Penghu County / Xiaomen Island. TravelKing. 19 September 2017.