The Xiangdong Fairy Cave 仙洞巖 is a one of the many small but interesting attractions in Keelung, Taiwan 台灣基隆. It’s set in the opposite direction form most of the attractions located near Zhongzheng Park, but is well worth a visit on any visit to the port city.
Sandwiched between a sharp bend in the road, the overwhelming Keelung Harbor, and an imposing cliff, the Fairy Cave is easy to miss. If not for the giant golden Buddha statue at the entrance, the cave could easily be mistaken for any average roadside shrine. Inside the cave can be found several shrines to the Buddha and other Buddhist deities, set at the ends of two long, narrow passages. The main chamber is interesting enough with its chandeliers, small shrines, and smaller golden Buddha, but directly behind it is another cave with beautifully carved bodhisattvas and a main shrine dedicated to the Buddha.
Down the long, narrow, wet passage to the left is a small, uninspiring shrine to Guanyin (I think) but the passage is the main attraction for most visitors.
Inside the Xiandong Fairy Cave is a long, narrow corridor that leads to another small shrine.
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