Whale Cave
Cave in Xiyu, Penghu, Taiwan
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The Whale Cave[1] (Chinese: 澎湖逍遙遊; pinyin: Pēnghú Xiāoyáoyóu) is a wave-cut platform in Xiaomen Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu County, Taiwan.
| Whale Cave | |
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| 澎湖逍遙遊 | |
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  Whale Cave Taiwan | |
| Location | Xiyu, Penghu, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 23.654772°N 119.516152°E |
| Geology | Wave-cut platform |
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.
