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The Qingshui Cliffs are a high coastal escarpment in Taroko National Park on Taiwan’s east coast. Mountains composed largely of metamorphic rock, including marble, descend steeply toward the Pacific Ocean, with some sections rising more than 1,000 meters above the shore. The cliffs are known for their exposed geological layers, narrow coastal corridor, and scenic viewpoints, and they appeal to visitors interested in Taiwan’s mountain and marine landscapes.
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Where are the Qingshui Cliffs?
They are on Taiwan’s east coast inside Taroko National Park, where the Central Mountain Range drops toward the Pacific Ocean. The cliffs are one of the park’s best known coastal viewpoints. [Taroko National Park](https://www.taroko.gov.tw/en/AttractionTrailContent.aspx%3Fs%3D116%26n%3D7900%26sms%3D11273)
How high are the Qingshui Cliffs?
Some sections rise more than 1,000 metres above the shore, creating an exceptionally steep meeting point between mountain and sea. Their height is best appreciated from the coastal road or viewpoint.
What rock forms the Qingshui Cliffs?
The cliffs are composed largely of metamorphic rock, including gneiss and marble. This geology connects them to the uplifted mountain terrain of Taroko National Park.
How are Qingshui Cliffs different from Taroko Gorge?
Qingshui is a coastal escarpment facing the Pacific, while Taroko Gorge is an inland river gorge cut through the mountains. Both are in Taroko National Park, but they present different views of Taiwan’s marble and metamorphic landscape.
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