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A very nice and calming place.The view is superb.It’s one of nature’s wonders.Relaxing place.

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A very nice and calming place.The view is superb.It&rsquo;s one of nature&rsquo;s wonders.Relaxing place.

The most famous thing in Yehliu Park is the Queen&#39;s Head. You have to queue up to take pictures, so you can only look at it from a distance. But in fact, some of the trails inside are also very comfortable, with birds singing in the mountains and rich vegetation. But you must apply insect repellent in advance, the insects here are too fierce! 
The scenery at the end of the seaside is really beautiful!

Introduction to Yehliu Geopark
Location: No. 167-1, Ligang East Road, Yehliu, Wanli District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Ticket price: Adults NT$ 120; free for those under 6 years old or under 115cm in height
Business hours: July and August in summer: 9AM-6PM; other times: 8AM-5PM
Best time to visit: All seasons, March, April and October are the best times for bird watching
Yehliu Geopark can be roughly divided into three areas:
The first area is mainly distributed with mushroom rocks and ginger stones, and the famous candlestick rocks and ice cream rocks are located in this area.
The second area is very similar to the first area, but the number is relatively small, but the famous Queen&#39;s Head, Dragon Head Stone and Diamond are located in this area, and the area near the sea can also see famous landscapes such as Fairy Shoes and Peanut Stone.
The third area is a relatively steep sea erosion platform. On one side of this platform is a steep cliff, and on the other side is a surging sea wave. There are all kinds of strangely shaped rocks on it. The more famous pearl stone, 24 filial piety stone, and Ma Ling bird stone are all located in this area, and it is also an important ecological conservation area in the park.
Highlight 1: Queen&#39;s Head
The most eye-catching attraction in Yehliu Scenic Area is the Queen&#39;s Head. This huge stone statue standing on the steep slope has a history of more than 4,000 years. It is named &quot;Queen&#39;s Head&quot; because it looks like the head of Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom when viewed from a certain angle.
However, under the continuous erosion of sea water and sea breeze, the Queen&#39;s Head is also gradually weathering, and her facial contours are not as clear as before in recent years. And the park decided to respect the laws of nature and let it weather naturally without any artificial repairs. Therefore, if you have not seen its true appearance in person, you must hurry up and don&#39;t miss this unique geological wonder.

Highlight 2: Playful Princess
In Yehliu Scenic Area, there is a new &quot;Internet celebrity rock&quot;, that is &quot;Playful Princess&quot;. If the Queen&#39;s Head is the famous tourist card of Yehliu Scenic Area, then this young &quot;Playful Princess&quot; can be said to be the successor of the Queen&#39;s Head.

Highlight 3: Fairy Shoes
If the Queen&#39;s Head is the focus of the Yehliu Scenic Area, then the relatively small and exquisite fairy shoes are of a different interest. Legend has it that this is a pair of shoes that the fairy from heaven accidentally left on the coast when she came down to the earth to subdue the evil spirit of the Yehliu turtle.

Highlight 4: Candlestick Stone
The candlestick stone area is a relatively peculiar small landscape in the Yehliu Scenic Area. The candlestick stone is a single whole that stands upright on the ground in a cone shape, thin at the top and thick at the bottom. There is a circular limestone nodule in the center of the top, and there are circular grooves around the round core. From a distance, it looks like a candlestick placed on the ground.

Yehliu Geopark is one of the most famous geological landscapes in Taiwan, famous for its unique coastal landforms and peculiar rock shapes. The park was formed millions of years ago. After long-term erosion and carving by sea water, wind and crustal movement, it has produced a variety of rocks with different shapes, which is amazing. Walking on the trails in the park, you will be amazed at why nature can be so amazing.

In addition to the peculiar landforms and ecological beauty, the geographical location of Yehliu Geopark also gives it a unique perspective. Standing on the platform along the coast of the park, you can overlook the vast Pacific Ocean, feel the breeze, and listen to the sound of waves hitting the shore.

The rocks carved by nature are extremely artistic. The erosion of the ocean and the weathering over millions of years have brought us all kinds of strange works at this moment, and we can imagine all kinds of stories and things through our imagination.

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