Field Trip - 10 March 2023

Yehliu Geopark - Jiufen Old Street - Yin Yang Sea

TimeAgenda
0850 - 0900 hrsGathering at NTU and Departure
1000 - 1145 hrsYehliu Geopark
  • Yehliu is perhaps the most famous geological park in Taiwan, with its most famous landmark being the Queen's Head rock. These rock formations have been forming for thousands of years through erosion of soft sandstone due to wind and water. Hurry and see these formations soon before they are gone forever. 
  • The sandstone that forms the Yehliu formation was created between 10 and 20 million years ago and was pushed out of the sea along with northern Taiwan thousands of years ago. The Queen's head is formed by two layers of sandstone, one soft fast eroding layer on the bottom and a harder layer on top. This kind of sandstone formation can be seen around the world and is known as a hoodoo. 
Read more on the official website: https://www.ylgeopark.org.tw/

1230 - 1400 hrsLuncheon at Evergreen Hotels Keeling
1430 - 1600 hrsJiufen Old Street
  • Jiufen is an old mountain village in Ruifang District of New Taipei City and has perhaps the best old street in all of Taiwan with authentic Taiwanese food, sloping steps, traditional Chinese architecture and great views of Su-Ao and Keelung Harbors. There are also multiple historical sights within the town.The entire village is built on a mountain slope, so you can enjoy views of Taiwan's north coast from basically anywhere in the city.
Read more on the official website: https://newtaipei.travel/en/attractions/detail/112939
1615 - 1700 hrsYinYang Sea
  • The YinYang Sea is located on the north coast near the Gold Museum. When you get closer, you can see the sea water with clear color separation. It's like the theory of relativity of Yin and Yang in Taoism, softly telling the absolute principle and balance of nature.