TW · New Taipei · 25.21°N 121.70°E

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Weird wind-carved rocks on the coast, including the famous Queen's Head.

Best time
Any time, but go early before the tour buses. Winter brings strong winds and rain from the north-east monsoon.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
Fly from KL to Taipei (about 5 hours). Buses from Taipei take about 1–1.5 hours along the north coast, or join a day tour that adds Jiufen and Shifen.
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Dear group chat,Weird wind-carved rocks on the coast, including the famous Queen's Head.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingYehliuTW, New Taipei
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≈ 3,256 km from KL, as the crow flies
Rock formations in Yehliu geopark.

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

A narrow cape on the north coast where waves have worn the rock into mushroom-shaped hoodoos and other odd shapes. The most famous, Queen's Head, is thousands of years old and slowly wearing away. It's an easy half-day out of Taipei.

Makan

  1. Jinshan duckJinshan Old Street, a short ride along the coast, is known for its sliced braised duck.Map ↗
  2. Wanli crabThe fishing harbours around Wanli are known for crab, especially in autumn.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Queen's HeadThe famous rock shaped like a queen's profile. Expect a queue for photos.Map ↗
  2. Mushroom rocksFields of top-heavy hoodoos near the entrance, each a little different.Map ↗
  3. Fairy Shoe and Candlestick RockTwo more well-known formations further along the cape.Map ↗
  4. The headland trailA path up and along the end of the cape, with views back over the rock fields.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Stay behind the red lines painted on the rock. Beyond them, waves and slippery rock are dangerous.
  • Don't touch or climb the formations. They're fragile and protected.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.