Qingshui Cliff

Taiwan's Top Ten Scenic Spots - Qingshui Cliff. Not only is it the most spectacular scenery along the Hualien-Taitung coastline, but it is also an excellent place to watch the sunrise and sunset. As a famous sightseeing spot in Taiwan, Qingshui Cliff was formed about 250 million years ago by fault structures. Due to the gradual accumulation of coral, shellfish, algae, and other biological remains on the seabed, limestone was formed through diagenesis. The limestone then metamorphosed into marble due to deep burial by overlying rocks. Around 9 million years ago, the Eurasian Plate and the Philippine Plate began to collide, causing the sea cliff to gradually uplift. Erosion and weathering from rainwater further shaped the magnificent marble cliff we see today. It's a popular spot, and finding a parking space depends on luck, especially on holidays when Hualien is crowded with cars and people. There is free parking and clean restrooms available. Most people take photos with the sea and the Qingshui Cliff monument as a memento of their visit. Address: No. 30, Taiwan Provincial Highway 9, Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan