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The artistry of nature, resembling an undulating dragon, can be observed along the coastal cliffs of Fenghu Jiao on the northern shore of Dongyin. Just below the small path adjacent to a gas station, the shoreline's north-facing position results in the basalt rock formations being continuously shaped by powerful waves and strong seasonal breezes over centuries. This has created remarkable coastal features like sea arches, sea stacks, sea gullies, and sea caves within just a few kilometers. The dramatic cliffs and sweeping vistas make it an excellent geological classroom. Within Yuan-Yuan-Ao, the "Hai Xian Long Kuo" (The Revealed Dragon Gate) forms a striking arch spanning several meters. The unique sea arch becomes a dramatic spectacle during periods of mist, strong winds, or high tides—waves surge dramatically as the arch's dark rocks emerge and vanish in the tides, resembling a dragon leaping through the sea ("Qian Long Nao Hai," or The Submerged Dragon Awakens). During calm seas or dry seasons, visitors can admire the arch's exposed shallow waters and study the intricate rock joints to experience its alternate appearance as "The Revealed Dragon Gate." Beyond simply observing these distinctive coastal geological formations, visitors are encouraged to imagine the dragon on the sea—it is said they appear vividly in the mind's eye! Note: "Hai Xian Long Kuo" lies near a military area. Due to the presence of national defense forces along this coastline, visitors are advised not to approach the military base and to avoid photographing military facilities. Suggested vantage points: To appreciate the dragon's full form, travelers should stand at Fenghu Jiao and overlook the northern coastline of Dongyin toward Yuan-Yuan-Ao. Xiyin Island’s Houyao forms the dragon's head, the rocky pinnacle Beigudie at the reef's northern edge represents the pearl, while the scattered large and small rocks stretching between Houyao and Beiau symbolize the dragon's body. The sea arch "Hai Xian Long Kuo" and adjacent reefs correspond to the dragon's tail.