Earth:Tianliao Moon World
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Short description: Baldlands in Tianliao, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| Tianliao Moon World | |
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| 田寮月世界 | |
 Badlands formation in Tianliao | |
| Location | Tianliao, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 22°53′35.1″N 120°23′11.9″E / 22.893083°N 120.386639°E |
| Geology | badlands |
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 Railway and Kaohsiung Metro or Tainan station of Taiwan Railways.[4]
See also
- Geology of Taiwan
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Tianliao Moon World". https://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/scenery123.html. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ↑ "Tianliao Moon World". 30 April 2008. https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sno=0002121&id=631. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ↑ "Tianliao Moon World". 11 July 2017. https://khh.travel/en/attractions/detail/436.
- ↑ Vivien (23 February 2016). "Kaohsiung Taiwan Nature Sightsee Tianliao Moon World". https://www.freedominstyle.com/kaohsiung-taiwan-spectacular-nature-moon-world/. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
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