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Longdong—Taiwan’s Northern Paradise

北臺灣無敵海景天堂 ── 龍洞

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When it comes to adventure and natural wonder, Longdong can’t be beat.

說到冒險及自然奇景，龍洞無與倫比。

On Taiwa’s rocky northeast coast, the perfect getaway awaits. It’s a place of clear blue seas, beautiful cliffs, and some of the best rock climbing action on the island. This is Longdong, a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

在臺灣東北角的岩岸地帶，一處完美的度假勝地正等著你。這裡有著湛藍大海、絕美懸崖，以及一些臺灣最佳的攀岩活動。這個地方就是龍洞，一塊等待被發掘的隱藏瑰寶。

Longdong, or “Dragon’s Cave,” got its name because the landscape looks like the long, curving body of the mythical flying, fire-breathing beast. From Taipei, Longdong is less than an hour’s drive away and can be a great spot for a day trip. Once there, visitors can find a number of great activities to try. Walking the Longdongwan Cape Trail is a great way to take in the stunning coastal scenery, including the steep cliffs and the whitecap waves crashing against the shore. The rock formations are tens of millions of years old, formed by the same volcanic forces that gave rise to the main island of Taiwan.

龍洞之所以得名，是因為其景致看起來就像這種神話中遨遊天際的噴火野獸的身軀，又長又蜿蜒。龍洞距臺北不到一小時的車程，是個一日遊的絕佳去處。遊客到當地會發現有許多精彩活動可體驗。沿著龍洞灣岬步道散步不失為欣賞濱海絕美風光的好方法，沿途包含了陡峭的懸崖以及滔滔白浪拍打岸邊的景色。這些岩層的歷史有數千萬年之久，其形成原因正是造成臺灣本島隆起的火山運動。

If all that walking works up an appetite, near the entrance to Longdongwan Coast Park, there are a few restaurants serving delicious, fresh seafood. But it’s not the food that is the area’s main draw. It’s the chance for adventure that brings most visitors to this coastal paradise.

如果這段步行激起你的食慾的話，那麼靠近龍洞灣公園入口處，就有幾家供應美味生猛海鮮的餐廳。但食物不是該區的主要賣點。把多數遊客帶到這個沿海天堂的誘因，其實是這份享受冒險的機會。