Travel Secrets Monsoon Issue 2016 | Page 15

Lust list Yehliu Geopark, Taiwan Of all the scenic wonders in Taiwan, the most spectacular are the rock formations at Yehliu Geopark. Stretching far out into the East China Sea, this limestone cape attracts geologists and fascinated day trippers for its delightfully odd rock formations. Known as “hoodoo stones,” these stunning, fragile rocks are shaped like mushrooms, beehives, ginger, candle sticks and tofu. The most famous of them all is the Queen’s Head, a 4,000 year old mushroom rock bearing an uncanny resemblance to Queen Elizabeth, as if carved out by Michelangelo himself. Take a picture with Her Majesty before stepping out of the Park, where a row of restaurants promise fresh seafood. Photo: www.swigmeetsworld.com travelsecretsmag.com monsoon issue 2016 Travel Secrets  15