Whale Cave is a natural basalt sea cave on the north side of Hsiaomen Island in Penghu (Shomom 小門嶼) , and one of the many tourist attractions in the area. According to some it looks like a whale, but that is not the true origin of its name.
The actual reason for the cave's name "Whale Cave" is that, a long time ago, a whale got stuck in the cave and died. According to local legend, a bone from that whale is now inside Dayi Temple. See more about Dayi Temple in our blog here. Hours: Open 24 hours every day. Price: Free! Tours: There are many tours and activities available on the islands such as snorkeling, diving, wind surfing, sailing, canoeing, starlight Marine Ranch, wakeboarding, seafood Barbeque, massage, yachting, glamping, trampoline Water Sports, South Penghu Marine National Park, SUP / Paddle Boarding, kayaking, night fishing, Sheraton Four Points Eatery, Dragon Palace Intertidal Zone, Jibei Sand Tail, and many more options. For more information, look at other tour/ferry sites or book a personalized tour with Klook here or KKday here. Accommodation: We have stayed at and recommend Han's Hostel which had great service and is right next to Shanshui Beach, the best beach in Penghu (you can book on Agoda here, Booking.com here, or Trip.com here), and Cherry Inn Penghu, a newly renovated homestay in downtown Magong with great service and great prices (you can book on Agoda here, Booking.com here, Klook here, Trip.com here, Hotels.com here, or Expedia here). Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands. You can also find out more about where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide here. You can also book Wifi and SIM cards for Taiwan on Gigago here. Need travel insurance? Compare prices on Insubuy here. Just to let you know, if you book using the links above, we get some commission at no cost to you, and you can help support our blog. You can click here to receive $5 USD on your first Klook purchase. How to get there: By Car/Scooter: The best way to get there is via scooter or car from Magong. But be careful to park in a designated spot because the cops there are strict. You can rent a scooter in Penghu on Klook here or on KKday here. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. You can rent a car for Penghu on Klook here or on KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. By Bus: a bus is possible on the main island, but it will be slower and more unpredictable. Take a tour: You can book a tour to Penghu including transportation on Klook here or KKday here. Map: Please see below: Our Journey: 
There are many ways to get to Whale Cave, but we decided to park next to everyone else at the main entrance and walk down main street. There were quite a few people, including mothers telling their children to stay off the rocks and not follow the foolish foreigner down into the cave.
Next to the cave is a small valley with walled gardens. These walls are commonplace throughout Penghu and protect crops from strong winter winds and sea salt in the air.
A view of the rugged coastline next to Whale Cave.
The best time to see Whale Cave is during high tide when the water comes up to the cave entrance.
If you wait, you can get a shot of a big wave hitting against the rocks.
A famous treat you can try next to the cave is fried shrimp buns. This is a Penghu specialty, and this stand only sells them for 35 NT a piece.
Delicious whole shrimp and crab meat mixed with veggies, and fried together in batter.
Be sure to also check out Xiaomen beach right next to the main parking lot. The water there is clear and calm!
There are many tours and activities available on the islands such as snorkeling, diving, wind surfing, sailing, canoeing, wakeboarding, and many more options. For more information, look at other tour/ferry sites or book a personalized tour with Klook here or KKday here. For our full guide to Penghu, click here. You can also check out our full guide to all of Taiwan's outer islands here. You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here.
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