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Yehliu Geopark: Nature's Salvador Dali on Acid

Apparently there is more to Taiwan than cheap plastic toys that have "Made in Taiwan" stamped on them. This weekend's Sydney Morning Herald even reported that it's an island full not of manmade wonders but of natural beauty.

Surprisingly, this tiny country has more than 250 mountains that reach to above 3000 meters (almost 10,000 feet) high. Particularly recommended is the Yehliu Geopark, full of natural rock formations that "look like they were sculpted by Salvador Dali on acid". On the northeastern coast of the island, these limestone features are accessible by bus from Taipei.

Also worth seeing is the Buluowan Trail. It runs through Taroko National Park where you might spot the native monkeys, Formosan macaques, or giant snails. Seems like Taiwan is more than just the industrial mecca where everything was "made in".

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