The “2024 Yehliu Night Tours — See the Queen’s Head Illuminated at Night (野柳石光夜訪女王)” is more than just an event. Themed “Yehliu Wonders (野柳萬象),” this magnificent nighttime spectacle celebrates natural beauty and artistic light displays.
Beginning on June 28 and running through July 21, the Yehliu Night Tours combines Yehliu’s stunning geological formations with state-of-the-art sound and lighting effects, water curtains, and laser beams to create an enchanting and memorable experience. This extension of the daytime attractions allows visitors to explore Yehliu’s natural wonders in a captivating and unique way.
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History of the Yehliu Night Tours
The Geopark Night Tour, first launched on a trial basis in 1998, showcases a different charm from day to night and further promotes tourism along the North Coast in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Themed “Night Fun of the Rocks,” this fascinating nighttime celebration was limited to 500 people per night, and the entrance fee was NT$200 (US$7) per person.
In 2019, this light extravaganza was held in April, and the number of visitors increased to 700 people per night. In 2020, the Yehliu Night Tours were postponed for six months and were launched at the end of September due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was open to the public carrying any two Taiwan Government Uniform Invoices (統一發票), and all the invoices collected were donated to charity.
In 2021, the Yehliu Night Tours activity was canceled due to COVID-19. In 2022, the fascinating night event was held again in April. The entrance fee was NT$250 (US$8.30) per person. The theme of the 2022 Yehliu Night Tours was “Times of Rocks in Yehliu.” This captivating theme featured the iconic Queen’s Head rock formation illuminated in a stunning display of light and shadow, creating a magical atmosphere.
In 2023, the festival’s theme was “Lighting up Yehliu — the Light, Water, and Shadow of the Queen’s Head Rock.” This Night Tour was extended to the beach to make the light show even more attractive.
The 8 major lighting zones
1. The Forest of Tranquil Times (沉靜石光森林)
Following the laser beams and sparkling fluorescence through the mist along the path leading to the rock formation area of the Geopark, visitors can admire the beautiful trace fossils of Yehliu. The interplay of firefly lights and water pattern lights enhances the mysterious and dreamlike atmosphere.
2. Simulation Zone — Starlit Hideaway (仿真區-星空秘境)
In this enchanting area, visitors will find the Queen and Princess adorned with vibrant images. Looking up at the starry sky, you can experience the exclusive tranquility of this serene hideaway.
3. Beach Area — The Big Queen Lightning and Fire Water Dance Show (電光 火石映象水舞)
With dynamic water sprays, intense fire elements, and captivating light effects, this water show perfectly blends with the scenic beauty of the north coast, offering an awe-inspiring visual spectacle. Notably, the show included a drone performance on June 28 and July 5 at 8:00 p.m., adding to the stunning visual feast of sea, land, and sky.
4. Cute Princess Zone — Joyful Theater (俏皮公主區歡樂劇場)
In this interactive zone, creatures of the deep sea freely swim around the Cute Princess. Visitors can open Instagram, scan the QR code to access the Queen’s exclusive AR filter, and capture unique photos of Yehliu to share with friends.
5. The Queen’s Q&A — Cute Princess Rock Wall Zone (俏皮公主岩壁區,女王快問快答)
When visitors scan the QR code to access the Q&A page and answer all the questions, they can become Yehliu’s Knowledge King! Get a perfect score to have your headshot displayed on the rock!
6. The Queen’s Projection Art Light Show (女王的映畫藝術燈光秀)
The Queen dons a new look for the nighttime feast, showing a different charm from day to night. This light show, combining laser beams and music, highlights the unique landscape and weaves a dreamlike tapestry. The show is performed every half hour, offering visitors a mesmerizing experience of Yehliu’s transformed beauty.
7. Lawn Area of the Queen’s Musical Art (女王樂曲藝術)
Accompanied by the beautiful scenery and the play of light and shadow, visitors can enjoy the musical performances of various street performers at fixed times.
8. Silhouettes Under the Moon in the Linying Lake (儷影湖區映月儷影)
The shadow of the crescent moon lamp flickers on the surface of Linying Lake, creating an enchanting and picturesque atmosphere as the light changes. The reflections on the water create different effects depending on the daily tidal conditions.
International recognition
Since its launch in 2018, the “Yehliu Stone and Light — Visit the Queen at Night” event has won various awards in international competitions.
In March 2021, “Yehliu Wonderland,” an animation, won the “Golden City Gate: Tourism Multimedia Award” in Eco Tourism at ITB Berlin. Competing with 122 works in 14 categories from 23 countries, “Yehliu Wonderland” was the only award recipient from Taiwan.
In 2023, Yehliu Night Tours won the Silver Award for Travel Destination — Promotional Video at the Magellan Awards, and the Gold Award in the Lighting Design Category at the MUSE Design Awards. In fact, Yehliu Geopark was once named by CNN as a top-10 check-in spot in Asia due to Yehliu’s unique outer-space-like appearance,
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