A trip to Taiwan is incomplete without a visit to Elephant Trunk Rock. This natural attraction is a famous rock formation in the shape of an elephant’s trunk. For long, both tourists and locals have flocked to the rock marvel to click Insta-worthy pictures. But now a huge blow comes to Taiwan as the Elephant Trunk Rock is no more. The iconic rock formation lost its ‘trunk’ due to weathering and seawater erosion.
Taiwan’s Elephant Trunk Rock Loses “Trunk” Due To Weathering & Seawater Erosion
Taiwan's "elephant trunk" suddenly broke. Taiwan's Famous Scenic Spot Elephant Trunk Rock "Elephant Trunk" Broken and Fell into the Sea, Taiwan Scholars Have Predicted That "It Will Last a Thousand Years"
台湾知名景点象鼻岩“象鼻”断裂坠海，台学者曾预估“还能撑千年” pic.twitter.com/IjKCEXXR5F— 月轩看月 (@yuexuankanyue1) December 17, 2023
As per Ruifang District Office, a part of the “elephant’s trunk” broke off from the rest of the Elephant Trunk Rock structure. That portion disintegrated due to long-term exposure to seawater. Natural weathering and erosion are also reasons behind the unfortunate collapse of the once iconic structure. The office stated on Facebook that this sightseeing spot is now closed to visitors.
Ruifang District Office stated on Facebook that the Elephant Trunk Rock was partially broken at 1:55 pm on December 16. The original portion of the iconic rock is lost in the waters. Furthermore, the government has maintained security to ensure the safety of tourists and disallow them from crossing the rocky body. Also, they attribute the disintegration of the rock to current geological and weather instability.
The nose of Shen'ao Elephant Trunk Rock in Ruifang, Taiwan was broken by waves today. pic.twitter.com/GbW2JXX8o1
— hsin Tsai (@XGkAHBpSsC92qhj) December 16, 2023
Currently closed to the public, the post informs that the popular natural landscape on the North Coast has for long attracted many tourists to click photos. While tourists are advised not to visit the Elephant Trunk Rock in Taiwan, the post recommends other natural landscapes for exploration. Tourists are prompted to visit the Chieftain Rock which is safer. They can relish the scenery and go food hopping at the seafood trails.
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Also, salmon duck, fried white ribbon fish and small rolls of rice noodles are other dishes tourists can sample. The post also recommends visitors tour Baotouzi station and Shenzhen-O Railway bike. Moreover, tourists are advised to maintain the beauty of the natural coastal landscapes in Taiwan by disposing of trash in proper dustbins.
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