Nanya Rock 南雅奇石

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Nanya Rock (aka Nanya Peculiar Rock) is a layered sandstone column on the shore of Ruifang District, New Taipei City. There are also many interesting rock formations in the area. It is one of the most recognizable rock formations on the North coast and a popular location for kayakers, snorkelers, and Instagrammers. 

Background:
The sandstone and sedimentary that forms Nanya Rock 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 Rock was formed by easily eroding sandstone, with the area underneath being eroded away by the sea and waves. 
Nanya Rock is so named because it lies near Nanya Fishing Harbor in Ruifang. 

Hours:
24/7

Price:
Free

Tours:
You can book a tour to Nanya Rock on Klook here or KKday here. 

Activities:
Don't forget that there are many activities available along Taiwan's Northern Coast such as Wakeboarding, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, SUP / Paddle Boarding, Diving, Snorkeling Kayaking, Canoeing, Water Biking,  River Tracing / Canyoneering, ATVing, Horse Riding, Archery, Tree Climbing, Glamping, Motorcycling, Motorbike Tour, Dragon Boat Racing, Shen'ao Rail Bike, and more on Tripadvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. 

Hotels on Taiwan's Northern Coast:
We recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). 
We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: Drive to Keelung, then from downtown take provincial highway 2 east about 20 KM until you reach Nanya harbor, and there is some free parking near the rock. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
Looking for scooter rental in northern Taiwan? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
​By Bus: From Taipei bus station, take bus 1811 to Nanya Nanxin Temple station. You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT and buses from Klook here or KKday here. ​You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. 
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a cycling tour on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 

Map:
Please see below:

Our Journey:

I have been past Nanya Rock countless times. It is easy to see along the north coast, and it is worth a stopover especially at sunset. Usually there are not too many people there even on busy holiday weekends. 

You can book a tour to Nanya Rock on Klook here or KKday here. ​

Even though traffic was slammed when we went, there were not many people at the Nanya rocks. 

There is a stone path that leads to the peculiar looking rocks. 

We came just in time for sunset. 

Closer view of the sunset. 

A fisherman enjoying the sunest and more photos above. 

Layers of sandstone visible on the ground. 

View of Nanya Rock from above. 

Some people pretending to be Lion King on a cliff nearby. 

Selfie-takers. 

Another strange looking rock. 

There are also some benches here. 

"The layers formed by the sequential deposition of sediments provide a unique and visual record of sea-level change. These exposures are known as "cross" or "false bedding."

Another view of the rocks. 

There is a stone stairway that goes down to the beach, but it is a little sketchy. 

View of Nanya Rock from below. 

Another view of Nanya Rock. 

Side view of Nanya Rock. 

Wave coming in. 

There is also a small stream that comes in here from the mountains.

For more photos, check out the gallery above.

Last view of the sunset. 

You can book a tour to Nanya Rock on Klook here or KKday here. ​

Don't forget that there are many activities available along Taiwan's Northern Coast such as Wakeboarding, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, SUP / Paddle Boarding, Diving, Snorkeling Kayaking, Canoeing, Water Biking,  River Tracing / Canyoneering, ATVing, Horse Riding, Archery, Tree Climbing, Glamping, Motorcycling, Motorbike Tour, Dragon Boat Racing, Shen'ao Rail Bike, and more on Tripadvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. 

Check out our guide to the best beaches near Taipei here. 

Check out our full guide to Taiwan’s Northern Coast here.

Also be sure to check out our guide to Taipei here. 

You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here. ​

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