Whale Cave Introduction
The Little Door Whale Cave is located in Little Door Village, Xiuyu Township, Penghu County. Originally, the Whale Cave was a basalt headland, but due to long-term exposure to the northeast monsoon and continuous erosion by the sea, it has been shaped into a sea-eroded arch that resembles a whale washed up on the beach, hence the name "Whale Cave". The area around the Little Door Whale Cave has a terrain formed from basalt geology, which makes the land relatively poor, and plants are not easily grown here; only cacti have adapted to this environment. Walking along the slope, you can see many cacti thriving despite the poor terrain, with some even blooming beautiful flowers, leaving a deep impression. Near the Whale Gate, you can see the "Hives Field" not far away. This unique scenery was developed by local people in the past to shield plants and crops from the adverse effects of the strong northeast monsoon in winter, by constructing hives using basalt stones to protect against the winter winds, facilitating the growth of plants and crops—this is a very distinctive sight. Photo source: Tourism Bureau - Tourism Information Network (https://www.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0001125&id=659)【Recommended stay time】2 hours
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