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Experience the best of Yehliu Geopark

Yehliu Geopark on Taiwan's north coast features an array of honeycomb rocks, mushroom stones, and the Queen's Head formation, created by wave erosion over centuries. Find entry tickets, guided geology tour options, and North Coast combo day trip formats here.
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Slide 1 of 11, Train passing through Shifen Old Street market in New Taipei City, Taiwan, with visitors taking photos.
Train passing through Shifen Old Street market in New Taipei City, Taiwan, with visitors taking photos.
Queen’s Head rock formation at Yehliu Geopark, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
A-Mei Tea House adorned with red lanterns in Jiufen Old Street, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Shifen Waterfall cascading into turquoise pool, Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Shifen Station with sky lanterns and shops along Pingxi Branch Railway, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Shifen Waterfall cascading over rocks into a pool, surrounded by lush greenery in Pingxi District, Taiwan.
Yehliu Geopark's unique rock formations and coastal landscape in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Famous red lanterns and historic architecture of Jiufen Old Street, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Mushroom and honeycomb rock formations at Yehliu Geopark, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Chinese lanterns line Jiufen Old Street's narrow alley in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Red lantern-lit buildings in Jiufen, New Taipei City, Taiwan, at dusk.

From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour

11 hrs 30 mins
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  • Explore Taiwan's Northeast Coast on a full-day guided tour covering Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street.

  • Discover Yehliu's famous Queen's Head, Fairy Shoe, mushroom rocks, tofu rocks, and other dramatic coastal formations shaped by erosion.

  • Wander Jiufen Old Street's nostalgic alleys, traditional shops, tea houses, mining relics, and mountain-and-sea views.

  • Visit Shifen Waterfall and Shifen Old Street, where you can enjoy riverside scenery, railway views, local snacks, and sky lantern experiences.

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  • Explore Taiwan's Northeast Coast on a full-day guided tour covering Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street.

  • Discover Yehliu's famous Queen's Head, Fairy Shoe, mushroom rocks, tofu rocks, and other dramatic coastal formations shaped by erosion.

  • Wander Jiufen Old Street's nostalgic alleys, traditional shops, tea houses, mining relics, and mountain-and-sea views.

  • Visit Shifen Waterfall and Shifen Old Street, where you can enjoy riverside scenery, railway views, local snacks, and sky lantern experiences.

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NT$1,202.66
Slide 1 of 12, Coastal rock formations and pathways at Yehliu Geopark, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Coastal rock formations and pathways at Yehliu Geopark, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Fairy's Shoe rock formation at Yehliu Geopark, New Taipei City, overlooking the ocean.
Gorilla Rock formation at Yehliu Geopark, New Taipei City, Taiwan, with ocean backdrop.
Queen’s Head rock formation at Yehliu Geopark, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Statue of Lin Tianzhen at Yehliu Geopark, Taiwan, with coastal landscape.
Large stone compass overlooking coastal landscape at Yehliu Geopark, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Fairy's Shoe rock formation at Yehliu Geopark, New Taipei City, shaped by marine erosion.
Stairs leading to Marine Bird Rock in Yehliu Geopark, Wanli District, Taiwan.
Rock formations sculpted by marine erosion at Yehliu Geopark, New Taipei City.
Jagged rock formations at Yehliu Geopark, Wanli District, New Taipei City, overlooking the sea.
Pedestrian footbridge over rocky inlet at Yehliu Geopark, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Yehliu Geopark entrance sign in Wanli District, New Taipei City.

Yehliu Geopark Tickets

Extended validity
Explore at your pace

  • Explore Yehliu Geopark's dramatic coastline, home to unique rock formations shaped by wind, waves, and natural erosion.

  • See iconic formations including Queen's Head, Fairy Shoe, Sea Candle, and other distinctive geological landscapes along coastal trails.

  • Enjoy flexible self-guided access with a ticket valid for 365 days, giving you the freedom to choose when to visit.

  • Scan your QR code for convenient entry and explore the park independently with a multilingual brochure in EN, JP, KR, and ZH.

More details

  • Explore Yehliu Geopark's dramatic coastline, home to unique rock formations shaped by wind, waves, and natural erosion.

  • See iconic formations including Queen's Head, Fairy Shoe, Sea Candle, and other distinctive geological landscapes along coastal trails.

  • Enjoy flexible self-guided access with a ticket valid for 365 days, giving you the freedom to choose when to visit.

  • Scan your QR code for convenient entry and explore the park independently with a multilingual brochure in EN, JP, KR, and ZH.

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NT$121.93

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Choose the Yehliu Geopark entry ticket if you want a flexible, self-guided visit and time to explore the geological formations independently.

The Yehliu entry ticket can be used for access to the park's trails and attractions. Your supplied ticket product also offers 365-day validity, making it useful for flexible planning.

For travellers who want to see more of northern Taiwan in one day, choose the Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour from Taipei, which combines the three destinations with coach transportation.

The day tour includes a Chinese- and English-speaking guide, transportation service fees, bus transport, audio guide equipment, and supplier-provided insurance.

The Yehliu entry ticket is separate from the main attraction admission included in the day tour. Check your selected product carefully before booking.

The Yehliu entry ticket is separate from the main attraction admission included in the day tour. Check your selected product carefully before booking.

Arrive early for a quieter experience, particularly on weekends and holidays. Check the park's operating hours before travelling, as seasonal hours and special-event arrangements can change.

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About Yehliu Geopark

A visit to Yehliu Geopark combines dramatic coastal scenery with geological discovery. Explore independently with a flexible entry ticket or visit as part of a Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen day tour from Taipei. The park also provides visitor services including information facilities, lockers, food and beverages, and accessibility equipment. 

Address20744, Taiwan, New Taipei City, Wanli District, Yeliu Village, 港東路167-1號
Visitors per year1557106
Expected wait time - Standard0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

Yehliu Geopark is located on a narrow promontory extending approximately 1,700 metres into the sea along Taiwan's northern coast.

The park contains around 180 mushroom rocks, with the Queen's Head among its most famous formations.

Yehliu's unusual landscape was created through a combination of marine erosion, weathering, and crustal movement over millions of years.

The park's geological formations include mushroom rocks, candle rocks, ginger rocks, potholes, tofu rocks, and sea caves.

Yehliu is also an important ecological area, with the third section of the park featuring a wave-cut platform and coastal geological landscape.

Why visit Yehliu Geopark?

See the famous Queen's Head

Visit Yehliu's most recognisable formation, the Queen's Head, a mushroom-shaped rock sculpted by erosion and weathering over thousands of years. 

Explore a natural geological classroom

Walk through a landscape shaped by marine erosion, weathering, and crustal movement, with distinctive formations found throughout the cape. 

Discover unusual rock formations

See mushroom rocks, tofu rocks, candle rocks, potholes, sea caves, and other formations created by the interaction of rock, water, wind, and time. 

Enjoy coastal scenery

Follow designated trails along the 1,700-metre-long coastal promontory and take in views of the Pacific Ocean, wave-cut platforms, cliffs, and unusual rock landscapes. 

Follow designated trails along the 1,700-metre-long coastal promontory and take in views of the Pacific Ocean, wave-cut platforms, cliffs, and unusual rock landscapes.

Choose a self-guided ticket for an independent visit or join a day tour from Taipei that combines Yehliu with Jiufen Old Street and Shifen.

Plan your visit

Main Entrance

The main entrance provides access to Yehliu Geopark's geological trails and visitor facilities. Visitors using an online ticket can present their applicable ticket or QR code according to the instructions provided with their booking.

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