Yeliou, New Taipei 野柳

Located in New Taipei City along Taipei’s North Coast, Yeliou Geopark (formerly the Yeliou Scenic Area) is known for its unusual rock formations. Shaped by decades of sea erosion and crustal movement, the geopark offers strange scenery and natural beauty. Its 700-meter rocky coastline holds a variety of rocks and fossils in many shapes, including candles, mushrooms, bean curds, beehives, kettles and mixing plates.

Geology is the main draw here, so wear shoes with good grip, since the rocks can be uneven and slippery near the water. Visiting earlier in the day can make it easier to see the formations without large crowds.

Yeliou Geopark is extremely popular among the North Coast Scenic Areas in Taiwan.The popular sceneries at Yeliou Scenic Area are the Queen’s Head, the Fairy’s Shoe, and the Candle Rock. The wave erosion effects are also well known in the Yeliou Geopark, it is the most remarkable erosion scenic spot in Taiwan. Apart from unique natural sceneries, Yeliou Geopark also features Ocean World, which is the first ocean park in Taiwan offering live sea creature performances. At the Ocean World, you are able to see performances of dolphins and sea lions. In addition, the Ocean World features a 100 meter long undersea tunnel for you to watch all sorts of marine life at your own leisure.