Yehliu
Yehliu (Chinese: 野柳; pinyin: Yěliǔ is a cape in Wanli District, New Taipei, Taiwan.[1]
The cape, known by geologists as the Yehliu Promontory, forms part of the Daliao Miocene Formation. It stretches approximately 1,700 metres (5,600 ft) into the ocean and was formed as geological forces pushed the Datun Mountains out of the sea.[2]
A distinctive feature of the cape is the hoodoo stones that dot its surface. These shapes can be viewed at the Yehliu Geopark, operated by the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area administration. A number of rock formations have been given imaginative names based on their shapes. The best-known is the "Queen's Head" (女王頭), an iconic image in Taiwan and an unofficial emblem for the town of Wanli. Other formations include the "Fairy Shoe", the "Beehive", the "Ginger Rocks", and the "Sea Candles".
Queen's Head
The Queen's Head rock is a natural formation in Yehliu, Taiwan. Named after its resemblance to a woman's head, it took over 4,000 years to form. The length of its neck is 125 centimetres (49 in), and it has been weathered at a rate of 0.2 to 0.5 centimetres (0.079 to 0.197 in) per year.
Princess' Head
A successor to Queen's Head, named Princess' Head, was selected to redirect attention from Queen's Head and prevent its further deterioration from human contact.
See also
References
- ^ Specer, David (24 November 2017). "Taiwan's Top 10 natural wonders". Taiwan News. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ "Formation of the Pedestal Rocks in the Taliao Formation, Northern Coast of Taiwan" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
External links
- Yehliu Geopark official website