Baxian Cave
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Ken M
Ottawa, Canada88 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
We read about the caves in the National Museum of Natural Science and expected the caves to be preserved for archeological dig sites. Instead each cave had little temple. so that was a little bit disappointing. As we climb the steps up the cliff, the view of the ocean got better and better. So a nice place to stop along the high way and a great view, not a place to see the history.
Written November 9, 2015
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mking8288
New York City, NY865 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
Baxiandong Cave, about 90 minutes drive north of the city of Taitung - dated back 30,000 years ago to the New Stone Age was occupied by TW's aboriginal people & live there - originally risen out of the ocean, carved by waves over time, is considered the oldest discovery of human presence on the island - first discovered back in 1968.
This series of caves was naturally created out of erosion of the soft sea rock formation and over times, risen out of the Pacific and risen to as high as 130 to 150 ft. - discovered with evidence of the old stone age and the use of fire, considered as one of TW's top historical landmark finds. The first & third cave is most often visited and for the past 40+ years, been converted locally into religious temples & shrines,
Looking outward from the first cave that's just above the highway, up a short walkway & path - one can see the skyline in the shape of Taiwan. Various Budda & religious symbols can be seen, maintained by the temple who claimed to be taking care of this landmark for the country - an ongoing dispute that the Taitung County is seeking to regain ownership & control of these caves for preservation & ongoing care. We did not walk or hike up to the higher caves as access & railings are apparently not maintained and for safety reasons, not recommended for the casual visitors.
We took a scenic bus ride coming out of Taitung, passing thru villages & towns, farms & fishery along the coastal highway, and stopped across the highway next to several roadship restaurants & fruits/refreshment stands, and a restaurant with views facing the Pacific Ocean - which we had a quick & simple lunch (food is nothing to really speak of, mostly of local & native sources) - with enough time for a quck bathroom stop (clean enough for all to use) - and, to buy some fresh fruits and even Papaya milk to drink as we climb back onto our bus to head north. Other tour groups were heading south in the opposite direction - a beautiful & cool day to travel, and wonderful natural scenery. (Reminder - wear sunscreen & hat protection, and bottled water & always wear comfortable walking shoes)
This series of caves was naturally created out of erosion of the soft sea rock formation and over times, risen out of the Pacific and risen to as high as 130 to 150 ft. - discovered with evidence of the old stone age and the use of fire, considered as one of TW's top historical landmark finds. The first & third cave is most often visited and for the past 40+ years, been converted locally into religious temples & shrines,
Looking outward from the first cave that's just above the highway, up a short walkway & path - one can see the skyline in the shape of Taiwan. Various Budda & religious symbols can be seen, maintained by the temple who claimed to be taking care of this landmark for the country - an ongoing dispute that the Taitung County is seeking to regain ownership & control of these caves for preservation & ongoing care. We did not walk or hike up to the higher caves as access & railings are apparently not maintained and for safety reasons, not recommended for the casual visitors.
We took a scenic bus ride coming out of Taitung, passing thru villages & towns, farms & fishery along the coastal highway, and stopped across the highway next to several roadship restaurants & fruits/refreshment stands, and a restaurant with views facing the Pacific Ocean - which we had a quick & simple lunch (food is nothing to really speak of, mostly of local & native sources) - with enough time for a quck bathroom stop (clean enough for all to use) - and, to buy some fresh fruits and even Papaya milk to drink as we climb back onto our bus to head north. Other tour groups were heading south in the opposite direction - a beautiful & cool day to travel, and wonderful natural scenery. (Reminder - wear sunscreen & hat protection, and bottled water & always wear comfortable walking shoes)
Written September 24, 2015
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Jürgen H
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany16 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Baxian caves are in an awesome setting: A vertical rock wall directly at the sea. There are multiple caves in the rock wall, apparently lived in since prehistoric times. Unfortunately all but one now are just holes in the rock with concrete floor. Only the last one - reached after 528 steep steps - has now a small built in temple in a lovely setting wit a great view over the ocean. The wooden stairs up go through dense vegetation, there were many monkeys around who didn't seem to care all that much about us two humans
Written April 16, 2018
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Bob H
Mississauga, Canada17,948 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
These 150 meter-high caves are located on the cliff wall on the coast of Taitung; shaped by centuries of pounding wave. Although there are as many as 14 holes, only eight are caves. They are named Lingyen, Chaoyin, Yan-an, Hairen, Chaoyang, Chienyuan, Hongchen, and Kunglung Caves. Archaeologists discovered remains of the Changping culture (4000-3000 BCE). Today the cave is a Buddhist sanctuary.
Written July 10, 2016
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Jane B
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Dec 2023 • Solo
As I see it, this is well worth a stop! The Visitor’s Centre is informative, the staff friendly (they allowed me to leave my fully-laden touring bike in the Left Luggage store) and the climb up well-constructed steps with handrail to the top cave worth it for the view down the coast.
Written December 10, 2023
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eee
Cupertino, CA93 contributions
Aug 2022
When we first came here we were very excited, but we found out it was a huge disappointment.
-The main trail was closed, and almost all caves need access from main trail
-The only other cave that wasn't on the main trail was closed for no reason
-The only thing that was open was the bridge, which was very dangerous because there were no rails, only a wall that was 1.5 or so ft tall
This is just a scam place, nothing good about it, all you will see is a run-down trail.
-The main trail was closed, and almost all caves need access from main trail
-The only other cave that wasn't on the main trail was closed for no reason
-The only thing that was open was the bridge, which was very dangerous because there were no rails, only a wall that was 1.5 or so ft tall
This is just a scam place, nothing good about it, all you will see is a run-down trail.
Written August 21, 2022
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NamasteHello
Harrogate, UK1,807 contributions
Oct 2019
There is nothing here to see really. They're not really caves as get have no depth. There is an echo from the sea, but hardly worth stopping for. Nothing really to evidence their age. Could be just another shallow indentation in the rocks
Written October 31, 2019
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CoolGuy
Singapore, Singapore687 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
We just stopped by the road & looked at the cave from a distant.
The cave is not through!
Looks good from afar.
The cave is not through!
Looks good from afar.
Written December 26, 2017
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ykh_malaysia
Ampang, Malaysia408 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
I wouldn't call them caves because they are so shallow and smallish, except for one which is quite high but still shallow. More like cavities in the face of the hills. It only has geological significance to the area, nothing more. The climb to the top most 'cave' can be challenging and the view is quite nice though. Parking is ample and chargeable (NT50 per car per entry).
Written July 4, 2017
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Kalluga
Basel, Switzerland215 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
If you drive into the parking lote you thing this is a nice spot. Everything looks new. In fact the parking lot is new and it seems to serve the purpose to bring customers to the many handcraft shops. You need to pay for parking.
The trail and stairs to the caves and the caves themselves are in a desolated shape.
It is a waste of time and a ripoff.
The trail and stairs to the caves and the caves themselves are in a desolated shape.
It is a waste of time and a ripoff.
Written March 1, 2017
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