During my tour of Taipei’s beautiful coastline, we made a stop at Yehliu Geopark where I was blown away by these intricate rock formations.

Located on the cape of northern Taipei, the Yehliu Geopark is a fascinating coastal area that is home to some honeycomb and mushroom rocks eroded by the East China Sea. From the Queen’s Head to the Poached Egg and the Tofu Rock, there are many famous rocks here with wacky names!

The Tip of Taiwan!

On the Yehliu Cape is a series of small islands and rocky coastlines that run across the northernmost point of Taiwan. There are stunning walking tracks that cross over the little bays formed by the rocks and the East China Sea. Quite an astonishing view indeed, the vastness of the ocean stretches as far as the eye can see at the Yehliu Cape! The geology of the area interacts with the sea in such a way that the erosion over time has caused magnificent patterns and natural designs on the rocks, giving birth to what we now know as the Yehliu Geopark.

A Natural Wonder!

It may not be part of the official list of natural wonders, but there’s no denying that the Yehliu Geopark is a natural wonder in its own right! A small desert-like space that encompasses a palette of mushroom-like rock formations, it’s most certainly a rare occurrence in the natural world. Tour groups from all across New Taipei City travel for hours by bus to reach this brilliant rocky paradise to admire the beauty of Taiwan’s northern coast.

Incredibly Detailed!

Getting close up to these rock formations makes you realize just how detailed the little engravings and mini potholes really are. The base of the rocks remains relatively smooth and honeycomb colored while the eroded areas toward the top take on a darker shade of brownish grey. This is likely because the top part is the first to be hit by the big waves of the East China Sea during high tide, taking on the full effects of the erosion while preserving the default color and smoothness of the grounds.

Awesome Photo Spots!

In addition to the beautiful rock formation, Yehliu Geopark also features awesome photo spots! Little bridges that cross from one rocky platform to another and little river streams that run through the rocky shores make for some beautiful aesthetics and quality nature photography. It can be handy to have a travel partner in this situation so you can take distant photos of one another standing on the bridge and vice versa. Yehliu Geopark may only be a small component of an all-day tour in Taiwan, but it’s definitely one of the most memorable!