Yehliu Ocean World

Yehliu Ocean World
野柳海洋世界
LocationWanli, New Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°12′19.2″N 121°41′28.2″E / 25.205333°N 121.691167°E / 25.205333; 121.691167
Opened1980
Themeoceanarium
WebsiteOfficial website (in Chinese)

The Yehliu Ocean World (Chinese: 野柳海洋世界; pinyin: Yěliǔ Hǎiyáng Shìjiè) is an oceanarium in Yehliu Village, Wanli District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

History

The oceanarium was opened in 1980. On 13 July 2013, the building was hit by surge of waves caused by Typhoon Soulik causing NT$5 million in damage.[1]

Architecture

The theme park has a seating capacity of 3,500 seats. It also includes a 100 meters long underwater tunnel.[2][3]

Attractions

The oceanarium features an aquarium which consists of various sea creatures.[4]

Transportation

The theme park is accessible by bus from Keelung Station of the Taiwan Railways.[original research?]

See also

References

  1. ^ Yu, Chao-fu; Pan, Jason (17 July 2013). "Ocean park drowned by huge waves from Soulik". Taipei Times. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Yehliu Ocean World". North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area. 4 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  3. ^ Chong, Vivian (3 May 2015). "The three most popular side trips from Taipei". Malay Mail. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  4. ^ Spencer, David (8 July 2018). "Taiwan's Top 10 Theme Park". Taiwan News. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
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