Blue Cave (Penghu)

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.

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
Geologycave

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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