Yehliu geological beauty is the most Mars-like rocky environment on earth
【Reported by Hong Shuzheng of Travel Journal】
The exploration of the universe is a dream of many. Mars is the fourth closest planet to the sun and the second smallest planet in the solar system following Mercury. It is often called the “red planet”. Do you want to appreciate the beauty of Mars? “Right now”…, not to mention the journey to the universe, it is difficult for ordinary people to achieve, and under the raging epidemic, it is difficult to go abroad, but… Taiwan has a Martian-like geology, which means that the earth can do it, and it is also possible in Taiwan. Works, this place is in Yehliu. Yehliu Geopark is not only famous for its Queen’s Head, but also reported by CNN in the United States in 2016 that its unique geological beauty is comparable to space geology, and it is the most Mars-like rock environment on earth.
In addition to watching the queen head, the playful princess and the fairy shoes, Yehliu Park now has limited edition beautiful scenery to watch. The third area will be opened for the first time in April (2021) to promote the secret tour, which has received a warm response. In the second half of the year, in order to maintain the safety of tourists The third area is closed for renovation works in the whole area. This year, it will reopen to welcome guests. The “Queen’s Secret Garden” in-depth geological experience tour will form a group of 15 people per echelon, each group does not exceed 25 people, and the registration fee is 500 yuan per person. April 9 Registration is accepted.
Yehliu Geopark is divided into three areas, the first area is the main concentration area of mushroom rock, ginger stone and candlestick stone. The famous candlestick stone, ice cream stone, ginger stone, pothole, dissolution plate and the landscape composed of joints, etc. The second area is most famous for the Queen’s Head, and others can admire fairy shoes, dragon head stones, diamonds, earth stones and mushroom rocks.
The third area, which accounts for 80% of the Yehliu Geopark, is less visited by people on the seaside trail. The third area is located at the front of Yehliu Cape, which is a typical one-sided mountain shape. The southeast side is a sea erosion platform with strange rocks and rocks. It is distributed on it; the northwest side is a cliff, and the famous tofu stone is located on the sea erosion platform below the cliff. In addition to the special bead stones and Maling bird rocks, the seaside of the third district includes 24 spherical rocks under Yehliu Cape, which are gathered together and are associated with the Chinese folk tale 24 Filial Piety, including “24 Filial Piety Mountain”. ‘ reputation. The third area also has a honeycomb rock with the largest volume in the entire Geopark, which is one of the most representative landscapes. In the third zone, there are also common cracks on the rock surface, with a brown pattern like a picture, which is generally called a weathering pattern. The weathered pattern of Yehliu, the beauty of the pattern, is natural, it is the work of nature, and the appreciation value is very high.
Due to the changeable topography of the third area, it is also an important ecological conservation and protection area in Yehliu Geopark. Along the sea erosion platform, there are amazing rocks and rocks, hanging rock cliffs, rich biodiversity of animals and plants, and nature. The mystery is waiting for you to visit together. The seaside terrain of the third area is long and narrow. In the past, the safety of tourists was considered rarely open. The tour of “Queen’s Secret Garden” is limited to open and guided tours. We hope to start an intellectual journey while taking into account the safety and quality of tourists’ sightseeing.
The “Queen’s Secret Garden” tour is open for registration from April 9th to mid-June. It is held every Saturday and Sunday. During weekdays, exclusive itineraries can also be customized according to the needs of groups. The tour is divided into 2 steps every day. From 11:30 am to 11:30 pm, and from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Yuan, including tickets, special commentary fees, insurance fees, meals and drinks are not provided during the epidemic. For registration, please contact Ms. Xu and Ms. Hong of the Planning Department of Yeliu Geopark at (02) 2492-2016.
Yehliu Shiguang-Night Visit to the Queen
Yehliu Shiguang-Night Visit to the Queen
Yehliu Shiguang-Night Visit to the Queen
One-day working experience-Little Geology Researcher
One-day working experience-Little Geology Researcher
In addition to this “Queen’s Secret Garden” secret adventure, “2022 Yehliu Shiguang – Night Visit to the Queen” will also be on stage from April 15th to May 1st. Tickets are 250 yuan per person, and tickets will be sold from now on. Last year’s well-received one-day working experience-Little Geological Researcher event will continue to be held. Children aged 5 to 10 are welcome to participate. Each child is 480 yuan, and each accompanying adult is 120 yuan. 10 people can form a group. Interested The public can search and register on the official website of Yehliu Geopark and its fan page.
Relevant information can be found on the official website of Beiguan Office (https://www.northguan-nsa.gov.tw/user/Page-02.aspx?Lang=1&SNo=02002467) or the official website of Yehliu Geopark (https://www.ylgeopark.org.tw/)Inquire!
Photo: North Coast and Guanyin Mountain National Scenic Area Management Office
