Sleeping Beauty Rock Explained

Sleeping Beauty Rock
Other Name:	睡美人岩
Type:	Sea stack
Photo Width:	220px
Map:	Taitung County
Map Width:	220px
Relief:	yes
Label:	Sleeping Beauty Rock
Label Position:	left
Location:	Lüdao, Taitung County, Taiwan
Coordinates:	22.6548°N 121.5074°W
Elevation M:	-->
Geology:	rock

The Sleeping Beauty Rock is a rock in Green Island, Taitung County, Taiwan.

History

The rock is a residual volcanic wall. The rock was formed slowly after different parts of the crater eroded by sea and wind over time.^[1]

Name

The rock was named Sleeping Beauty Rock because the shape resembles a Sleeping Beauty.^[2]

See also

• Geology of Taiwan

Notes and References

1. News: Teng. Pei-ju. 20 May 2018. Photo of the day: Enjoy aerial view of Pacific Ocean at twin pavilions on Taiwan's Green Island. Taiwan News. 5 October 2021.
2. Web site: 14 October 2020. Pekingese Dog & Sleeping Beauty. East Coast National Scenic Area. 5 October 2021.