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Yehliu Geopark

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Last updated 2026-10-08 — Yehliu Geopark is located in Yehliu Village, Wanli District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, under the management of the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area, and is also...

Yehliu Geopark

Yehliu Geopark
  Yehliu Geopark is located in Yehliu Village, Wanli District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, under the management of the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area, and is also a famous tourist attraction on Taiwan’s northern coast. It is a headland extending from the Datun Mountain range into the East China Sea, about 1,700 meters long and 250 meters wide. Due to rock weathering and erosion by the sea, it has formed many spectacular geological features such as the "Queen's Head," "Fairy's Shoe," and "Candlestick Rock." These landforms hold significant value for educational interpretation, tourism, and academic research.

  The rock formations in Yehliu mainly consist of thick-bedded sandstone dating back 10 to 25 million years, often appearing bluish-gray or yellowish-gray. Famous formations like mushroom rocks, candlestick rocks, and ginger rocks are found here. Three distinct layers of rock, along with tectonic movements and thousands of years of wave action and erosion, have created a variety of rare small-scale landforms. The park’s distinctive natural rock formations — including its cliff face, mushroom rocks, tofu rocks, and honeycomb rocks — leave every visitor in awe, marveling at the wonders crafted by nature.

  Yeliu Special Scenic Area Must-visit reason: One of the most captivating destinations on Taiwan’s northern coast

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