The Yehliu Geopark can be divided into three zones. The first zone contains mushroom rock and ginger rock formations. The second zone also features these rock formations but in fewer numbers. The third zone is a narrow wave-cut platform located on the other side of Yehliu Cape, featuring rocks shaped by sea erosion including the 24-filial piety hill and Marine Bird Rock. This zone also contains an important ecological conservation area.
2. The Yehliu Geopark can be divided into
three zones.
Now introduce the third zone Yeliu Cape.
野柳地質公園內可概分為三區。
現在介紹第三區野柳海岬。
3. 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 Queen’s Head, Dragon’s
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, fairy’s 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.
24. Yehliu Radio Tower 野柳無線電塔
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.
位於野柳燈塔旁邊的無線電發射塔用於漁業通信。 紅白交錯的20米高塔很容
易辨別,但是經常被誤認為是燈塔。
26. Look to Jinshan direction, tofu rock beneath the cliff
遙望金山方向,懸崖底下是豆腐岩。
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28. Yehliu Lighthouse 野柳燈塔
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.
燈塔是依照燭狀石為原型的一種時尚設計。建於1967年,高度11.3米,
位於龜頭 (Gueitou) 山的頂部。