YehLiu Geopark
My friend Josh’s family, who are locals in Taiwan took Josh and I to YehLiu Geopark which is on the North-Eastern coast of the island. This geopark is known to have uniquely shaped limestone rocks due to erosion, weathering, strong waves, and salty wind over millions of years. These special rocks, especially known for the “Queen’s Head” is what makes YehLiu Geopark an internationally known tourist attraction.
There is one main road throughout the park that takes visitors through the mushroom rocks, pot-holes, cliffs, etc. There are rocks shaped like random objects, such as a woman’s head, a sandal, a gorilla, a chess board and more. It was a little windy that day which made me feel as if I could taste the salt since the smell was so strong. This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to, not just in Taiwan but in the world. It’s amazing to visit an area that has existed for millions of years, has gone through many changes and still continues to change even today.
The main attraction at YehLiu is the “Queen’s Head”. Josh’s aunt told us that due to the natural environment at YehLiu, the rocks are continuing to disintegrate meaning that the neck of the “Queen’s Head” will thin out and the head will fall off in 10 years. This was the reason for our visit; we certainly had to see the head before it falls off! There was a line to take a picture with it. YehLiu is a difficult place to describe. Although I feel like I’m just describing a whole bunch of rocks, it’s a place you certainly have to visit yourself in order to appreciate the true beauty of this ever changing geopark.
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