Tianliao Moon World

Tianliao Moon World
田寮月世界
Badlands formation in Tianliao
Tianliao Moon World
Coordinates: 22°53′35.1″N 120°23′11.9″E / 22.893083°N 120.386639°E / 22.893083; 120.386639
LocationTianliao, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Geologybadlands

The Tianliao Moon World (Chinese: 田寮月世界; pinyin: Tiánliáo Yuè Shìjiè) is an area of badlands in Tianliao District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Name

The area is named Moon World because its surface resembles the surface of the Moon.[1]

History

The formation was formed after years of rain and stream erosion.[1][2]

Facilities

The area features the Mudstone Geography Center at the entrance, providing information regarding the details of mudstone. It also has footpath for strolling and hiking around the area.[3]

Transportation

The area is accessible by bus from Gangshan station of Taiwan Railways and Kaohsiung Metro or Tainan station of Taiwan Railways.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Tianliao Moon World". TravelKing. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Tianliao Moon World". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Tianliao Moon World". Kaohsiung Travel. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  4. ^ Vivien (23 February 2016). "Kaohsiung Taiwan Nature Sightsee Tianliao Moon World". Freedom in Style. Retrieved 27 November 2017.