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Sleeping Beauty Rock

Coordinates: 22°39′17.1″N 121°30′26.7″E / 22.654750°N 121.507417°E / 22.654750; 121.507417
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Sleeping Beauty Rock
睡美人岩
Sleeping Beauty Rock is located in Taitung County
Sleeping Beauty Rock
Sleeping Beauty Rock
Coordinates: 22°39′17.1″N 121°30′26.7″E / 22.654750°N 121.507417°E / 22.654750; 121.507417
LocationLüdao, Taitung County, Taiwan
Geologyrock

The Sleeping Beauty Rock (Chinese: 睡美人岩; pinyin: Shuì Měirén Yán) is a rock in Green Island, Taitung County, Taiwan.

History

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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

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 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. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Pekingese Dog & Sleeping Beauty". East Coast National Scenic Area. 14 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2021.