Yehliu

Yehliu is a cape of about 1,700 meters long, formed by northern Taiwan's Datun Mountain reaching into the sea. When overlooked from above, the place is like a giant turtle submerging into the sea. Thus, it is also called "Yehliu Turtle".

Because the rock layer of seashore around Yehliu area contains sandstone of limestone texture, and because the area is subject to sea erosion, weathering and earth movements, there is fascinating scenery consisting of sea trenches and holes, candle shaped rocks, and pot shaped rocks.

The whole Yehliu area is divided into three sections. The first section has rock formations in the shapes of Queen's Head, Fairy's Shoe and Candle. The second section has rocks that look like Bean Curd and Dragon Head. The third section has sea-eroded caves and seal shaped rocks.

Yehliu is suitable for geological study and field research. In addition, there is a marine world nearby. The marine world is the first marine center in Taiwan for exhibition of ocean evolution. It has the best sightseeing underwater tunnel, showing about 200 rare fish species and marine lives. The area of marine live specimen demonstrates many specimens of precious marine mammals and fish. There are also excellent shows of whales, dolphins and seals on display in a stadium with 3,500 seats. On holidays, the place attracts many local and international tourists.