Haidian Dragon Gate Introduction
The nature's magnificent craftsmanship, resembling a dragon, can be found on the eastern coastline of Fenghujiao in the northern part of Dongyin. Beneath the path next to the gas station, this area faces the wind, leading to the coastal granite formations being continuously eroded by fierce winds carrying giant waves over the years. Within just a few kilometers of coastline, one can observe various coastal erosion features such as sea arches, sea pillars, sea grooves, and sea caves, with sheer cliffs and expansive views, making it an excellent geological classroom. Located inside Yuanyuan Ao, Haixian Longque is a peculiar sea arch formation with a gap over ten meters wide. During foggy seasons, slightly rough seas, or high tides, the waves surge mightily, and the dark rocks appear and disappear in the waves, resembling a dragon frolicking on the sea, hence the name "Qianlong Naohai" (Hidden Dragon Playing in the Sea). When the waters are calm or during low tide, the clear shallow sea within the arch reveals a rich layering of rock formations, thus it is named "Haixian Longque" (Sea Arch of the Dragon). When visiting this area, besides admiring the unique coastal erosion geological landscape, you might want to let your imagination run wild, and the dragon will instantly appear before your eyes! Note: Haixian Longque is located next to a military site, as the coast is guarded by the military, visitors are advised not to approach too closely to the military camp, and when taking photos, please ensure the military camp is not in the frame. Recommended Viewing Locations: To catch a glimpse of the dragon's silhouette, it is recommended that visitors stand at Fenghujiao and look down towards the northern coast of Dongyin and Xiyin. The back bay of Xiyin Island is the dragon's head, while the northern rock reef at the front of the coral is the dragon's pearl. The large and small reefs scattered between the back bay and the north bay represent the body of the dragon, and the reefs near the "Haixian Longque" sea arch are the dragon's tail.
