Yue Dong Recreation Area Introduction
Yue Cave is located in Fengbin Township, Hualien County, approximately one kilometer south of Port Village and near Shitiping. It is a natural stalactite cave, regarded as a sacred place by the indigenous people of the Port community. Inside the cave, there is a lake that is about five meters deep, and its water level fluctuates with the phases of the moon, hence the name "Yue Cave," also known as "Moon Well." According to legend, the lake is home to many eels, including one that weighs over ten kilograms, known as the "thousand-year eel," which is said to be aggressive, making it perilous for adventurers to explore its waters. Yue Cave is situated at an elevation of approximately eighty meters, about eight hundred meters from the coast. The entrance of the cave is about twenty-five meters high, and the entire cave extends around one hundred seventy-six meters, featuring a unique shape. The cave consists of two main passages. The left passage has a larger entrance, extending about fifty meters inwards, with a narrow and pointed top, where thousands of bats roost, adding to the mysterious atmosphere. The right passage is shorter, measuring about forty meters. Inside the cave, it is dark and mysterious, with traces of stalactites on the rocky walls, bat colonies hanging above, and various geological formations such as stalagmites, drips, swallow nests, and fish head fossils. To explore the cave, visitors must take a small boat operated by a guide and enjoy the sights illuminated by the boat’s lights. The temperature inside Yue Cave is around twenty degrees Celsius, providing a warm winter and cool summer environment, making it suitable for leisure visits throughout the year.
