Sea God Temple Introduction
The natural wonders at Fenghuijiao on the eastern coast of Beiyi Island resemble a mythical dragon. Located at the seaside below the path next to the gas station on the eastern side of Fenghuijiao, the coastal granite formations have been shaped over the years by strong winds and towering waves, creating various coastal erosion landforms. In just a few kilometers of coastline, you can observe features such as sea arches, sea stacks, sea grooves, and sea caves. The steep cliffs offer an expansive view, making it an excellent geological classroom. On the inner side of Yuanyuan Harbor, the "Haixian Longque" is a peculiar sea arch and a gap more than ten feet wide. During foggy seasons, when the winds and waves pick up or during high tide, the waves crash dramatically, and the dark rocks emerge and disappear in the tumultuous waters, resembling a dragon frolicking at sea, hence the name "潜龙闹海" (Hidden Dragon Frolicking in the Sea). When the sea is calm or at low tide, you can see the shallow waters through the arch, revealing the richly layered rock formations, which is where the name "海现龙闕" (Dragon Gate Revealed by the Sea) comes from. Here, in addition to appreciating the unique coastal erosion geological scenery, you can let your imagination run wild, and envision the dragon emerging from the sea! Note: "Haixian Longque" is located near a military site, and since the area is guarded by the military, visitors are advised not to approach the military camp closely and to avoid including the camp in photographs. **Recommended Viewing Position:** To catch a glimpse of the dragon, it is recommended that visitors stand at Fenghuijiao and look down over the northern coastline of Dongyin and Xiyin toward Yuanyuan Harbor. The back bay of Xiyin Island represents the dragon's head, while the northern rock formation at the front of the reef is the dragon's pearl. The large and small reefs scattered between the back bay and Beiaod are the dragon's body, and the reefs near the "Haixian Longque" sea arch represent the dragon's tail.
