Yehliu Geopark

A cape on Taiwan's north coast where wind and waves have carved the sandstone into strange shapes, including mushroom rocks, candle rocks and honeycomb rocks. The most famous, the Queen's Head, looks like the profile of an ancient queen. Its neck is thinning and it will eventually break, so see it while you can (there's a replica near the entrance).

Paths lead along the cape for about 1.7 km, with sea views at the end. Go early to avoid the tour groups, and stay behind the red lines near the water. The fishing port next to the park has many seafood restaurants with tanks of live fish to choose from.

It's about 1 to 1.5 hours from Taipei by bus. There's an entry fee.