Taiwan's 3 Most Popular Tofu Rock Landscapes – Neatly Aligned Aerial Shots That Are Super Relaxing

▲ Aerial photos of tofu rocks are actually this beautiful. (Photo / "Flying in the Sky")

Reporter Chen Hanyin / Comprehensive Report

Taiwan’s unique rock formations are often popular spots for Instagram-worthy photos. Aside from the thrilling Eagle Point and Elephant Trunk Rock, the neatly aligned tofu rocks have also unexpectedly gained popularity. These natural tofu rock landscapes are formed when rock layers are weathered over time or eroded by tides, with seawater continuously carving along joints and cracks, gradually creating grid-like patterns. In addition, man-made tofu rocks consist of concrete blocks arranged in an array to stabilize riverbeds. There are 3 popular tofu rock landscapes across Taiwan – let’s check them out!

Hsinchu Touqian River
Location: Touqian River, East District, Hsinchu City

▲ Be careful of gaps between the rocks beneath your feet when taking photos. (Photo / Provided by netizen Shen Jiaxuan, please do not repost arbitrarily to avoid infringement)

Hsinchu’s tofu rocks are currently one of the hottest rock landscapes in Taiwan. Whether sitting or standing on the rows of rock piles, paired with endless blue skies and white clouds, you can easily capture beautiful, atmospheric photos. The background of distant skyscrapers adds a uniquely wonderful beauty as if gazing out over an urban jungle.

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Keelung Peace Island
Location: No. 360, Pingyi Road, Zhongzheng District, Keelung City, Peace Island Park

▲ Sunrise at Taiwan’s Keelung Peace Island Tofu Rocks. (Photo / Reposted from US Chinese Network)

The beauty of Taiwan’s Keelung Peace Island tofu rocks can be said to be world-renowned. The US Chinese Network once listed the world’s 19 most beautiful sunrise spots, and Taiwan’s tofu rocks ranked third. At sunrise or during the early morning light, the changing shadows on the rocks become even more stunning through the lens, complemented by waves crashing against the shore – a breathtaking scene that’s on the list of many photographers.

Changhua Wu Stream Tofu Rocks
Location: Under the 68 Expressway bridge, turn toward Touqian River from Zhumei Road on Section 1, Gongdao 5th Road

▲ The setting sun dyes the water’s surface golden yellow. (Photo /"Flying in the Sky")

Artificially stacked flood-prevention stones, when viewed from above, show neatly arranged tofu rocks with a babbling stream flowing through them. Under the glow of the setting sun, the scene is incredibly picturesque. Those with a sense of orderliness will surely find these healing, beautiful photos oddly soothing.

▲ The perfectly aligned aerial view of tofu rocks has a calming effect. (Photo /"Flying in the Sky")