Tianliao Moon World

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

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

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 Kaohsiung MRT or Tainan Station of Taiwan Railways.[4]

See also

References
  1. "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.
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