Beauty Cave, Limestone cave in Liuqiu Island, Taiwan
Beauty Cave is a limestone formation extending roughly 700 meters along the northwest coast of Liuqiu Island, with walls made of ancient coral reefs and marine fossils embedded throughout. The interior reveals layers of shells and other sea creatures that accumulated over countless years.
The cave formed through the erosion of coral reefs, and during the Ming Dynasty a shipwreck survivor made it a refuge for a time. Human use of this shelter demonstrates how the island's geography provided safety for those in distress at sea.
The names given to different sections, such as Heaven Beyond Heaven, come from local stories passed down through generations and reflect how islanders have always seen this place as something special.
You can reach the island by ferry from Donggang Terminal, with boats running almost every hour throughout the day. The cave sits along the coastline, so plan time to walk to the entrance and pay attention to tides if you explore the beach area.
The cave earned its name from the striking beauty of shell formations and coral patterns decorating its walls. These natural designs developed over millions of years as shells and sea life accumulated and hardened into the rock.
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