Yanxiu Chaoyin Introduction
The Waves Symphony performed by the Nature Orchestra, Yanxiu Tide Sound is a naturally formed coastal wind cave located on the southern coast of Dongyin Island. Surrounded by sheer cliffs with no openings, it is connected to the sea through a fissure at the valley bottom. Daily tides bring ocean water into the valley, and the waves crashing against the rocks create an echo, hence the name "Tide Sound." The term "Yanxiu" is a local dialect meaning "swallow's nest." Due to the strong sea winds on the island, swallows often cannot build nests under eaves and used to dwell in the valleys. After the National Army was stationed here, they often conducted live-fire drills nearby, which startled the swallows, leading them to stop nesting in that area. The site features the Tide Sound Pavilion and a circular valley trail, allowing visitors to choose to enter from the left or the right. Along the trail, visitors can stroll around the valley, surrounded by conservation plants like Vitex rotundifolia and coastal vegetation. From the highest point of the valley, one can enjoy a 360-degree view of the surrounding sea cliffs, bays, capes, and sea-eroded caves, particularly the stunning distant views of the Mouse Sandstone Forest, Raccoon Rock, and Chaoshankua Stone. The magnificent sea scenery is breathtaking, making it a spot that visitors must not miss. Note: Access to military sites is limited to nationals; group visitors (tour groups, companies, or organizations) and individual visitors (independent travelers or backpackers) must have their identification verified by the management (guards) and complete an application to enter for a visit.
