Tianliao Moon World

Tianliao Moon World is part of the “badlands” landscape found in southern Taiwan. The mudstone geology and natural forces of rain erosion create a barren terrain of steep, vegetation-free hills that resemble the surface of the moon—hence the name. It is estimated that around 3 percent of Taiwan’s land area consists of badlands, and Tianliao Moon World is by far the most accessible site for visitors who want to experience this unique geography.

The park features a visitor center and a 2-kilometer loop trail that allows you to explore the unusual landscape up close. There are many opportunities to take unconventional photos with the moonscape in the background. The park is open 24 hours with colorful lighting set up in the evening. More adventurous folks or geologists can track down the bubbling mud volcanos in the small country roads near by the park.

The address of Tianliao Moon World is on Yueqiu Road—literally “Moon Ball Road,” and one can also find nearby shops with astronauts as decorations, a testament of how the landscape is a central element of local heritage and economy.