Coordinates: 23°15′04.2″N 119°36′33.2″E / 23.251167°N 119.609222°E / 23.251167; 119.609222

Blue Cave (Penghu)

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Blue Cave
藍洞
Map showing the location of Blue Cave
Map showing the location of Blue Cave
LocationWang'an, Penghu, Taiwan
Coordinates23°15′04.2″N 119°36′33.2″E / 23.251167°N 119.609222°E / 23.251167; 119.609222
Geologycave

The Blue Cave (traditional Chinese: 藍洞; simplified Chinese: 蓝洞; pinyin: Lán Dòng) is a cave on Xiji Islet in Wang'an Township, Penghu, Taiwan. It is part of the South Penghu Marine National Park.

History

The cave was created by natural erosion.[1]

Geology

The cave is prone to rock falls due to sea erosion and uneven surfaces.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ Liu, Kay (5 March 2021). "Penghu launches VR visit to Blue Cave". Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  2. ^ Liao, George (26 April 2016). "Penghu restates heavy penalty for entering 'Blue Cave'". Taiwan News. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  3. ^ Liu, Yu-ching; Hetherington, William (29 March 2017). "Penghu officials warn over illegal Blue Cave tours". Taipei Times. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Is entrance to the Blue Cave of Xijiyu Permitted?". Marine National Park Headquarters. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
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