Taiwan · Geological Wonders

8-Hour Northern Taiwan Tour to Yehliu and Jinshan with Choice of Visit

8 Hours Round trip from 207 Easy pace

Rock formation in Yehliu Geopark Over the years

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the unique rock formations of Yehliu Geopark, including the famous Queen's Head
02 Choose between marine life encounters at Yehliu Ocean World or art at Ju Ming Museum
03 Visit Dharma Drum Mountain, one of Taiwan's four largest Buddhist centres
04 Feel the sea breeze at the Mysterious Coast in Jinshan, featured in the 2016 film "Silence"

Drive out of Taipei to discover the natural and cultural marvels of Northern Taiwan on this 8-hour tour. Explore the unique rock formations of Yehliu Geopark, including the famous Queen's Head shaped by years of wind and ocean erosion. Depending on your chosen option, visit Yehliu Ocean World to see marine animals and shows, or admire the artwork at Ju Ming Museum along with stops at Dharma Drum Mountain and the Mysterious Coast in Jinshan. Feel the sea breeze at this striking coastline, known as a filming location for the 2016 movie "Silence".

Feel the sea breeze at this striking coastline, known as a filming location for the 2016 movie "Silence".

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Taipei, Yehliu, Jinshan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Yehliu Geopark, Ocean World or Ju Ming Museum, and Jinshan Coast

Start the tour by meeting your North Taiwan tour guide and visiting Yehliu Geopark, a unique natural landscape shaped by ocean water and wind erosion, which has given the rocks their candle-like forms. At the geopark, see the Queen's Head, formed through 30 years of erosion and becoming more and more slender.
Choose one of the following two options:
- Option 1: Visit Yehliu Ocean World, the first ocean world in Taiwan, where you can see different marine animals and oceanic species.
  - Watch shows such as the dolphin show or sea lion show.
  - Try the springboard diving and walk through the ocean tunnel, which takes you on a journey through the amazing ocean world and lets you see how these special creatures live underwater.
  - Enjoy a planned performance in an auditorium with a capacity of over 3,000, featuring startling high-jumping water presentations held at irregular intervals, along with cute and smart dolphins, mischievous sea lions, and other spectacular performances.
  - Visit the Sea Animal Exhibition Hall and see the original forms of many sea ecological environments.
- Option 2: Visit the Ju Ming Museum, named in memory of world-renowned Taiwanese artist Ju Ming.
  - Tarry at Dharma Drum Mountain, which, despite its relatively short history, has already become one of Taiwan's four largest Buddhist centres.
  - Visit the Mysterious Coast in the northeast of Taiwan, located along the coastline of Jinshan District, New Taipei City. This area was once restricted for military purposes. It was opened to the public only a few years ago and became a popular destination among locals after a scene from the 2016 movie "Silence," directed by Martin Scorsese, was filmed here.

Where this trip takes you

Yehliu Geopark, Queen's Head, Mysterious Coast

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 207 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

8-hour private transportation
English-speaking licensed Taiwanese tour guide
Yehliu Geopark ticket
Yehliu Ocean World ticket
Lunch

What's Not Included

Other entrance fees
Other personal expenses
Overtime fee for exceeding the car rental limit of 8 hours

Know before you go

When you're picked up from Keelung Cruise Port, this private tour is highly recommended for those who have just one day to discover the beauty of northern Taiwan.

More information about the attractions:

Remember to have a glimpse of the Queen's Head at Yehliu Geopark, as it may vanish in the future because of erosion.
Yehliu Ocean World: The Sea Animal Museum also stores samples of many precious sea animals and uses simple language to explain basic information about the sea to everyone. You can enjoy your time and have an unforgettable oceanic experience in this excellent ocean world.
Ju Ming Museum: Housing primarily his works, the museum also displays works from other artists who had an impact on Ju Ming's life, works by those who inspired him, and works by those whom he inspired. Born in Tongxiao, Miaoli in 1938, Ju Ming, also known as Chu Chuan Tai, is an art master in Taiwan. Ju Ming Museum is surrounded by lush forests, ample space, and endless views. Next to Jin Mountain (Jinshan), Ju Ming Museum is Taiwan's largest outdoor art museum. The spacious museum presents Ju Ming's creative works from 1987 to 1999. Master Ju Ming himself participated in locating, designing, and constructing this museum. After being exhibited in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, and Luxembourg, Ju Ming's works were shipped back to Taiwan and are now presented in this outdoor museum. With 50 years of extensive experience at home and abroad, art master Ju Ming's creations are displayed at Ju Ming Museum, a place worth visiting for art lovers.
Dharma Drum Mountain: Dharma Drum Mountain advocates the concept of Buddhism as part of life and is also the first Buddhist society to encourage the practice of environmentally sustainable ash burial. Besides adopting traditional Zen practices, Dharma Drum Mountain's founder, Master Sheng Yen, also consolidated the doctrines of Indian Buddhism, Chinese Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, and Tibetan Buddhism into a new school of Chinese Buddhism called the Chunghwa (Chinese) Zen Dharma Drum Sect. When the building known as the Underground Palace was completed in 1996, over three hundred works of Buddhist scripture and other artefacts from around Taiwan were redeposited inside, making it the first underground museum to showcase Taiwan's Buddhist heritage and usher in a new era in Taiwan's Buddhist cultural legacy.

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