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Short description: Baldlands in Tianliao, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Tianliao Moon World
田寮月世界
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Badlands formation in Tianliao
Map showing the location of Tianliao Moon World
Map showing the location of Tianliao Moon World
Tianliao Moon World
LocationTianliao, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 22°53′35.1″N 120°23′11.9″E / 22.893083°N 120.386639°E / 22.893083; 120.386639
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 Kaohsiung MRT or Tainan Station of Taiwan Railways.[4]

See also

  • Geology of Taiwan

References