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The Yehliu Geopark can be divided into three zones. Now introduce the third zone Yeliu Cape.

About Cape of Yehliu Geopark

The total distance measured from the entrance of the Yehliu Geopark to the end of the cape is about 1.7 km, the widest area in between is shorter than 300 m. The rock landscape of Yehliu Geopark is one of most famous wonders in the world. The costal line is stretching in a direction vertical to the layer and the structure line; besides, the influences caused by wave attack, rock weathering, earth movement and crustal movement all contribute to the formation of such a rare and stunning geological landscape.

Yehliu Geopark can be divided into three zones. The first zone contains mushroom rock and ginger rock. You may learn the development process of mushroom rock as well as witness the appearance of ginger rock, cleavage, pothole and melting erosion panel. On top of that, the famous candle shaped rock and the ice cream rock are presented in this area too.

The second zone is similar to the first zone, where the mushroom rock and the ginger rock are the main focuses, only they are fewer in numbers. You may see the Queens Head, Dragons Head Rock, and etc. Since the area is near the coast, rocks that develop into four different kinds of formations can be seen in this area: elephant rock, fairys shoe, earth rock and peanut rock. The aforementioned are parts of the layers featuring special shapes as a result of being corroded by sea water.

The third zone is the wave-cut platform located on the other side of Yehliu. This area is much narrower than the second zone; one side of the platform is closely adjacent to steep cliffs while down below the other side is a scene of torrent waves. Several rocks of grotesque shapes and sizes that are incarnated as a result of sea erosion can be seen in this area, including the 24-filial piety hill, pearl rock and Marine Bird Rock. The third zone also includes the major ecology reserve of Yehliu Geopark in addition to the said rock landscapes.

The first zone The second zone The third zone

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Yehliu Cape trail entrance

Yehliu ecological conservation area Plants : Formosan nato tree, Shrubby false nettle, Tahitian screw pine, Seashore Vine Morning Glory...etc. Birds : Chinese Bulbul, Osprey, Little Egret, Pacific reef egret, Hoopoe, Japanese White-eye...etc....()...

Tofu Rock

Hiking trail

Radio tower

Yehliu Radio Tower The radio tower located beside the Yehliu Lighthouse is used for fishery communication. The 20 m tall tower is easily distinguished with its white-red interleaves design, and is often mistaken with the lighthouse. 20

Radio towers

Look to Jinshan direction, tofu rock beneath the cliff

Yehliu Lighthouse The lighthouse is designed in a fashion following the candle shaped rock as prototype. Built in 1967, the lighthouse is measuring 11.3 m in height and is located on the top of Gueitou Mountain. 196711.3 (Gueitou)

Resting pavilion under lighthouse

The thoughtful toilet

Photographic cannon array

Bird faithful waiting to shoot migratory birds back north

The cliff on the west side of Yeliu cape

This way down to wave cut platform under the cliff

Scenic Lookout

Wave-cut platform

Look to the west Jinshan direction

Keelung Islet and ship

From Yehliu Cape (third zone) overlooking the first and second zones of Yehliu Geopark ()

The first zoneThe second zone

Marine Bird Rock

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