Sunday, December 19, 2010

Baxian Cave (Baxiandong) - Taitung

Baxian Cave is located in the north of Hua Tung Mountain by the coast of Changbin Township. "Baxian" (eight deities) are famous Chinese deities.

In the caves, Taiwan's first prehistoric site was discovered. As the earth's crusts elevated, the mountains were constantly eroded by the sea and 16 caves of different sizes were formed along the cliff as high as 100 meters.

Sanxiantai (Terrace of the Three Immortals) - Taitung

Sanxiantai is one of the most popular scenic spots in East Coast.The island was once connected to the headland by a neck of land which has been eroded away; it is now connected by a red, scalloped footbridge

The three huge rocks that make up the island's most prominent feature have given rise to a local legend that three of China's Eight Immortals once landed there.