Yixiantian, Dongyin
一線天
A narrow crack between granite sea cliffs, with waves surging at the bottom. It is the most dramatic coastal erosion landform on Dongyin.
The Yixiantian (“One Line of Sky”) lies on the east side of Dongyin Island. It is a deep fissure in the granite, formed by long-term erosion of the rock joints by the sea. The cliffs on either side are tall and closely spaced. Looking down from the viewing platform above, you see waves crashing at the bottom and only a thin line of light overhead, making the scene steep and dramatic. The viewing platform has trails and railings, but take care in strong winds. Admission is free all day. It is very close to Dongyin Lighthouse and can be visited together. The nearby “Lienü Yikeng” (Pit of the Heroic Women) is also a famous sea-erosion gully on Dongyin.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dongyong Lighthouse
- Andong Tunnel
- "Northernmost Frontier" Monument
- War and Peace Memorial Park
- Daqiu Island
- Bishan Lookout
- Qinbi Village
- Banli Beach & Banli Mansion