Yehliu Ocean World is the largest aquarium in northern Taiwan and has one of the few outdoor sea life amphitheaters in Taiwan. The facility features an indoor aquarium and an outdoor show that is geared toward children. It is an unmissable stop on your next trip to Taiwan's north coast.
Background: 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 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. The Queen's head was named after Queen Elizabeth I because it is thought to look like her. The head is eroding .2 to .5 CM per year and is expected to fall at any time! The name "Yehliu" comes from the Spanish name for the area "Putno Diablos" which was then also used by the Dutch, and transliterated by the Chinese settlers in the area as "Yehliu" in Chinese. Yehliu Ocean World is the largest aquarium in northern Taiwan and has one of the few outdoor sea life amphitheaters in Taiwan. The facility features an indoor aquarium and an outdoor show that is geared toward children. Hours: Yehliu Geopark: 8 AM to 5 PM in winter (tickets not sold after 4:30) 8 AM to 6 PM in summer (tickets not sold after 5:30) Yehliu Ocean World: 9 AM to 5 PM Price: Yehliu Geopark: 120 NT per person. You can book discount tickets to Yehliu Geopark on Klook here and KKday here. Yehliu Ocean World: 450 NT per person. You can book discount tickets to Yehliu Ocean World on Klook here and KKday here. You can also book tickets to the Yehliu Ocean World Parent-Child playground on Klook here. Tours: You can book a tour to Yehliu on Klook here, TripAdvisor here, or KKday here. Activities along Taiwan's Northern Coast: 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 stayed at and recommend Gold Mountain Ranch, which is a horse ranch and glamping destination in Jinshan. You can book a night at Gold Mountain Ranch on Klook here. You can also check out our full blog on the ranch 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 Bus: There are inter-city buses that leave hourly from Taipei Main Station and Taipei City Hall to Yehliu. 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 Car/Scooter: Take Provincial highway 2 west out of Keelung, and keep going until you reach Wanli. The turnoff to Yehliu comes right after Wanli beach. 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 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: Another attraction in Yehliu if you have time is the Ocean World aquarium that sits in the parking lot next to Yehliu Geopark. It is like the SeaWorld of Taipei, and is by far the best aquarium in northern Taiwan. The one in Kenting is better though. The main event of the aquarium is the outdoor stadium, which has shows that features trained seals and dolphins, as well as Russian synchronized swimmers and high divers. The show also has a James Bond 007 themed ruse in it that is geared toward children, but is still enjoyable for adults. As I recall there are two shows a day. These shows are free with the price of admission. I would highly recommend it as a great family friendly place to visit. You can book discount tickets to Yehliu Ocean World on Klook here and KKday here. You can also book tickets to the Yehliu Ocean World Parent-Child playground on Klook here.
To see the full show, click on the video above. Be warned: it is over half an hour long. I think the whole show lasts about an hour. Sorry I was so far away but it was raining a little bit that day.
You can book a tour to Yehliu on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. 
As you can see above, there is a tank where you can see sea turtles up close.
Shark tank (sorry for the blur).
Sorry I don't know the name of this fish. If you do, help me out by leaving a comment.
Same for this fish.
Clownfish!
Horshoe crabs.
View of a sea turtle from under water.
The main event of the aquarium featuring Russian synchronized swimmers and high divers.
You can book discount tickets to Yehliu Ocean World on Klook here and KKday here. You can also book tickets to the Yehliu Ocean World Parent-Child playground on Klook here. Yehliu Geopark 野柳地質公園 
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...(read more)
You can book discount tickets to Yehliu Geopark on Klook here and KKday here. You can book a tour to Yehliu on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. Check out our full guide to Taiwan’s Northern Coast here. Check out our family and kids guide to Taipei here. Also be sure to check out our full guide to Taipei here. You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here.
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