This time last year, I was in Taiwan; just like every other year the past 7 years. I decided to bring my lady friend around as it was her first visit to Taiwan. We were two backpackers seeking to explore the budget way – and this time, I have planned to embark on a place quite secluded on the edge of this huge potato island – Yehliu Geopark.
Yehliu Geopark (translated to “The Devil’s Cape”) is located on the North Eastern hemisphere of Taiwan, extending 2.4km outwards to the end of the cape. The formation of this massively stunning geological landscape was a result of wave attacks, rock weathering, sea erosion, earth movement and crustal movement over the centuries.
First thing we did was head to our hostel in Ximending from the airport via the 50 minutes direct coach to Taipei city at 6.44am. We left our bags in the hostel, washed up and packed our day-bags before heading out.
A short hike up the hill from the parking lot, across the harbour, we finally reached our destination.
Park Entrance Ticket Purchased:
NT$80 per person
A quick queue for the tickets got us in swiftly after a quick run to the WC. It was January, and it was cold – not really (is 14 Degrees Celsius considered cold??)
Being the totally adventurous me, I totally entered the forbidden area. Apart from unsteady pathways and steep rocks, nothing poses any imminent danger to us. True enough, we found our little paradise!
Eventually, we got ourselves lost as we hike further up north because we wanted to take unconventional routes away from the crowd. Getting lost wasn’t so bad. It was a climb and we found our second paradise – a peak on the most Northeast of the cape with unrestricted views of the ocean.
We decided we had enough of getting lost and descend to join the rest of civilisation. Getting lost was actually our favourite part of Yehliu instead of the actual rocks formation! *guilty as charged*
Then you realized that you are just this teeny weeny small little insignificant organism on this planet. *I am joking, every human being IS significant*
Although everyone’s favourite seems to be the Queen’s Rock, we much prefer the Princess Rock. *ahem* Away from all the tourists and it looks out of this world!
And then, we really see rocks that look out of this world – Mushroom Rocks. Anyone hungry yet?
The morning was chill and pleasant until the hunger sets in. Yehliu was pretty impressive as a whole.
And it was time to leave.
Useful Information
Getting there: From Taipei West Bus Station – Terminal A (located at Taipei Main Station), go to the KuoKuang (國光) window and purchase a ticket for NT$96** to Yehliu Geopark (野柳地質公園). The journey takes around 90 minutes, and the bus will drop you on the main road just outside the park entrance. This is the most cost friendly route.
Note that this is different from the park entrance ticket of NT$80 per person***
What a good day to Geopark. *hahahaha!*
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