Dahua Pot Cave

Taipei Attractions

在水流及岩層交互作用下形成的大華壺穴

The valley landscape of the Keelung River features numerous smooth potholes, known in geomorphology as "potholes," situated between Pingxi Station and Sandiaoling, along the riverbed. The formation of potholes results from uneven structural hardness in the geological layers, which leads to the erosion of the riverbed by water carrying fine sand, creating pits. Subsequently, small whirlpools formed in these pits cause further erosion, resulting in the development of these hole-like structures. Potholes typically appear in meandering sections of rivers where there are eddies and fast-flowing currents, with exposed hard rock on the riverbed. Among them, the Dahuashan Pothole Group below Dahuashan Station is the most densely observed area, showcasing almost all types of potholes due to the interaction between flowing water and rock layers, making it a natural geography classroom.

Address：Dahua Station Surrounding Area, Pingxi District, New Taipei City 226

Dahua Pot Cave Introduction

The valley landscape of the Keelung River includes many smooth hollows known as "potholes" between Pingxi Station and Sandiaoling, in addition to waterfalls. The formation of potholes results from the uneven structural hardness of geological rock layers, which are eroded by river water carrying fine sand, creating depressions. Subsequently, small whirlpools formed in the depressions further erode them, leading to the creation of pot-shaped cavities. Potholes typically appear in the concave areas of meandering rivers with many whirlpools and swift currents, where the riverbed is made up of exposed hard rock. The Dihua pothole group below Dihua Station is the most concentrated and observable area, showcasing nearly all types of potholes due to the interaction between water flow and rock layers, making it a natural geography classroom.

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Dahua Pot Cave Travel Information

Address：Dahua Station Surrounding Area, Pingxi District, New Taipei City 226

Transportation Methods：By train: Get off at Ruifang Station of Taiwan Railways, then transfer to the Pingxi Line train to Dahua Station. By bus: Take the Taipei Metro Bannan Line to Nangang Exhibition Center Station, then transfer to Capital Bus No. 1577 and get off at Shifenliao station, then transfer to the train.

Other Nearby Attractions： Dahua Station 、 Shifen Waterfall Park 、 Shifen Scenic Area (Shifen Visitor Center) 、 Sandiao Ling Station 、 Shifen Old Street 、 Jing'an Suspension Bridge 、 Shifen Station 、 Miner's Dormitory 、 Houtong Cat Village 、 Sandiaoling Eco-Friendly Tunnel

Nearby Cuisine： Chou Wan-Chen Bakery 、 Zou Wei Coffee 、 Taiwan Coal Mine Museum (Miner's Lunch Box) 、 Rui San Welfare Restaurant 、 Camellia House - Elegant Fresh Fragrant Wild Ginger Flower Rice Dumplings, Herbal Ice Cream 、 Pinglin Farm 、 Fuzhou Linji Pepper Bun 、 Feng Wei Meat Soup 、 Hot Oil Mochi 、 Ruifang Food Plaza