Yehliu

Yehliu

Yehliu is located in Yehliu Village, Wanli Township, Taipei County. It is a promontory that juts out into the sea, stretching about 1,700 meters in length, hence it is also known as Yehliu Cape, Yehliu Nose, or Yehliu Peninsula. Due to its shape, viewed from afar it resembles a pair of sea turtles slowly moving away from the shore, raising their heads and arching their backs as if about to swim, which is why it is also called Yehliu Turtles. Influenced by tectonic movements, deeply buried sedimentary rocks rose to the sea surface, creating coastal landforms nearby such as mesa, sea cliffs, and sea caves. Erosion by sea waves and wind acted on different rock strata, forming world-class rock formations such as honeycomb rock, tofu rock, mushroom rock, ginger rock, and weathering windows, resulting in a spectacular array of bizarre and beautiful scenery. It is one of Taiwan’s famous Twelve Scenic Spots. The windward side of Yehliu Cape features steep cliffs, while the leeward side is lush and green, planted with coastal vegetation such as canna lilies, agave, and sea hibiscus. Strolling along the paths that weave through the woods offers a uniquely charming experience. After each tide recedes, the shoreline is left dotted with colorful shells and sea urchins. Walking along the beach, tide pooling, and admiring the peculiar rocks are the three main highlights of a visit to Yehliu Cape. The sea waves at Yehliu have sculpted figures, beasts, and objects that are all strikingly lifelike. The most celebrated and well-known is the “Queen’s Head,” a 2-meter-high rock formation protruding from a gently sloping stone slope. With her hair piled high, head slightly tilted back, and beautiful eyes gazing into the distance, her posture is exquisitely graceful and noble, evoking awe at the wonders crafted by nature. In addition, there are other formations such as Fairy’s Shoe, Plum Blossom Rock, Lovers’ Rock, and Recumbent Ox Rock. The sea-eroded stalactites, weathered rocks, and tofu rocks found here are all captivating sights.