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Yehliu Ocean World

Coordinates: 25°12′19.2″N 121°41′28.2″E / 25.205333°N 121.691167°E / 25.205333; 121.691167
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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

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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

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

Attractions

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

Transportation

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

See also

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References

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  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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