About Yehliu Geopark 野柳地質公園
Yehliu is a famous geological park in northern Taiwan, located in Wanli District, New Taipei City. It is a narrow 1,700-meter-long cape on the northern coast of Taiwan. It is mainly famous for its strange rocks formed by weathering and sea erosion, among which the most famous are Queen’s Head Rock and Candle Rocks in Yehliu. These geological wonders have been eroded by wind and rain for a long time, forming the amazing landscape we see today.
Best Things to Do in Yehliu Geopark
Yehliu Geopark is divided into three major areas. The first area has Mushroom Rocks and Candle Rocks, the second area has Queen’s Head, Dragon’s Head Rock, and Gorilla Rock, and the third area is a sea erosion platform with special rock shapes such as the Twenty-Four Filial Piety Stone.
Yehliu Visitor Center
The most important thing before visiting is, don’t forget to pick up an English DM at the Visitor Center. This way, you can simply observe these special rocks without having to guess at their rock names. They provide information, announcement service, infirmary, lactation room, lockers, multimedia service, stroller, and wheelchair rental services, souvenirs and publications, food and beverages.
Queen’s Head Rock
Queen’s Head is the landmark of Yehliu Geopark, a mushroom-shaped rock. Queen’s Head is famous for its unique rock formations. The rock was named for the change in its shape that occurred between 1962 and 1963, and from a distance its graceful appearance and slender neck resemble the head of Queen Elizabeth I of England. According to government estimates, it is nearly 4,000 years old. After decades of natural weathering, the neck of the Queen’s head has become thinner and thinner. So the government commissioned a research unit to carry out reinforcement to ensure that the Queen’s head would not break.
If you have time, go check it out now, otherwise the Queen’s portrait may be gone forever. Purchase your tickets in advance (klook). Yehliu Geopark Ticket
Rock Zone 1
Candle Rock
Cute Princess Rock
Heart-shaped Rock
4 Sea Urchin Fossil
Giant’s kettle
Rock Zone 2
Queen’s Head
Gorilla Rock
Dragon Head Rock
Rock Zone 3
Maling Bird Rock
Stingrays Rock
Tofu Rock
The Twenty-four Filial Exemplars
Yehliu Geopark Entry Fees and Opening Hours
Entry Fees: NT$120
8:00-17:00 (18:00 final clearance)
Summer Opening Hours (announced on official website)
9:00-18:00 (19:00 final clearance)?
The Best Time to Visit Yehliu
Since the round trip is quite long, it is recommended to set off in the morning. Generally, locals will also arrange to visit nearby attractions, such as Yehliu, Jiufen, Shifen, Jinguashi, Heping Island Park, Bitou Cape Trail, Keelung Night Market.
The order of attractions throughout the day can be adjusted. You can arrange at least 3 attractions according to your own route. If you rent a car with a driver, to ensure a smooth trip, you can tell the driver where you want to go and he will help you arrange the order of the attractions.
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How to get to?
About Day Tour
Because you are not familiar with transportation, your round trip could take up to 4.5 hours. If you live in Taipei, I recommend taking a day tour. This way you can have fun without worrying about which station to get off and transfer to another bus, and then you can sleep peacefully on the car. For convenience, almost all Foreign tourists will choose a day tour to Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen, or rent a car and let the driver go to Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen. Don’t doubt it, one-day tour is your best choice.
Day Tour From Taipei (klook)
■ Shifen Sky Lantern Experience (Colorful Sky Lantern Voucher) Shifen old street
■ Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen, and Golden Waterfall
■ Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen
■ Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen with Taiwanese Pastry Making
■ Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen
Car Rental with Driver From Taipei (klook)
■ Taipei Car Rental with Driver- Customized itinerary (Chinese/English/Korean/Japanese)
■ Private tour Car Rental with Driver : Jiufen , Pingxi (Chinese/English/Korean/Japanese)
By HSR, TRA, MRT + Bus
HSR, TRA, MRT to Taipei Main Station + Bus
■ Taipei Main Station → Transfer to Bus No. 1815 and get off at Yehliu Station.
■ Taipei Main Station → Transfer to Taipei MRT to Tamsui Station → Transfer to Taiwan Express Bus No. 716 Crown North Coast Line and get off at Yehliu Geopark (Yehliu Ocean World) Station.
■ Taipei Main Station → Transfer to Taipei MRT to Daan Forest Park Station → From Xinyi Market Bus Station, transfer to Bus No. 953 and get off at Yehliu Geopark Station.
■ Taipei Main Station → Transfer to Taipei MRT to Gongguan Station → From NTU Bus Station, transfer to Bus No. 1068 and get off at Yehliu Geopark Station.
■ Taipei Main Station → Transfer to Taipei MRT to Tamsui Station → Transfer to Tamsui/Bus No. 862 and get off at Yehliu Station.
■ Taipei Main Station → Take the Taiwan Railway to Keelung Station → Transfer to Keelung Bus No. 790 and get off at Yehliu Station.
Because you are not familiar with transportation, your round trip could take up to 4.5 hours.
🔥ChiaTe Pineapple Cake / Delivery or Airport Pickup
■ ChiaTe Bakery Pineapple Pastry-Delivery(Home / Hotel) / Airport Pickup (klook)
Prepare your trip to Taiwan?✈️Buy discounted tickets in advance (Klook)
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■ National Palace Museum Ticket
■ Taipei Fun Pass (Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, Taipei MRT, city buses, and 6 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle)
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■ Taipei Metro (MRT) Day Pass
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