Travel Guide to Kenting National Park in Pingtung, Taiwan
Scenic spot introduction:
Kenting National Park It is Taiwan’s first national park and the most famous seaside natural wonder in Taiwan. landscape Kenting is the only national park in the tropical area of Taiwan. As one of the eight scenic spots in Taiwan, Kenting covers both land and sea. There are two famous capes on the peninsula - Maobitou and Eluanbi. Kenting National Park The two main landscapes of Eluanbi Park and Maobitou Park The most special thing is that every year a large number of migratory birds fly from the north to the park to spend the winter, and the number is amazing; seabed The coral landscape is even more colorful and gorgeous. Kenting National Park One of the scenic spots in.Kenting has a land area of 18,084 hectares and a sea area of 15,185 hectares. It faces the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Taiwan Strait to the west, and the Bashi Strait to the south. It not only has a beautiful sea and many ecological protection areas, but also bustling streets, delicious snacks, and various seaside hotels. In Kenting, men and women in swimsuits stroll on the streets, and small motorcycles, cars with motorboats or skateboards are speeding on the road, like the Taiwanese version of Hawaii. People can enjoy the sun, the seaside, and the beach to their heart's content, and feel the beauty of the southernmost tip of Taiwan. It is a tourist attraction that any tourist who comes to Taiwan will visit.
There is another activity in Kenting that must be mentioned, which is the Eluanbi Lighthouse The park holds the "Kenting Spring Wave Music Festival". This is an outdoor music event that can set off a boom in music season. Every year, it attracts many singers and fans, as well as many foreign tourists, making it the most lively moment in Kenting.
Attractions distribution:
Kenting National Park Located in Pingtung County, the land area includes Guishan in the west and Hongchai in the south, the cliff and the seashore area, and the southern part includes Longluan Lake Maobitou in the south, South Bay , Kenting National Forest Recreation Area , Eluanbi, east along the Pacific coast Jiale Water , north to Nanrenshan District. Kenting landscape The main attractions in the area are: Dajianshan , Longluan Lake , Maobitou Park , White Sand Bay , Nanren Lake , Longkeng Natural Ecological Reserve, Windblown sand , Longpan Park , Mountain Wind , Eluanbi Park ,lighthouse, Kenting National Forest Recreation Area , Sheding Nature Park , South Bay , Guanshan , Sail Rock , Fire , Qiong Ma Exhibition Hall , Kenting Youth Activity Center , Jiale Water wait.Scenic spot qualifications:
One of the eight scenic spots in Taiwan and the first national park in TaiwanScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, vacation, sightseeing, summer vacation, park, seasideScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Taiwan Province > Pingtung County > Hengchun Township
How to get there:
Kenting Streetcar is operated by Pingtung Bus Company and travels between various landscape The bus routes between Kaohsiung and Kenting are divided into two types: regular roads and 88 Expressway. There are buses running 24 hours a day. Recently, the bus service to Zuoying High Speed Rail Station has been added.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Kenting Ticket Price:
1. Kenting Forest Recreation Area: Full ticket: NT$150
2. Jiale Water landscape District: Full ticket NT$100
3. Kenting Youth Activity Center : Full ticket NT$50
4. Eluanbi Park : 40 New Taiwan dollars
5. Maobitou Park , South Bay Recreation area, Longluan Lake : Free admission
Scenic area opening hours:
Eluanbi Park : 07:00-17:30 from January to March, November and December; 06:30-18:30 from April to October.
Kenting Forest Recreation Area: 08:00-17:00
Longkeng Ecological Reserve : Entry is from 08:00 to 15:30, and departure is before 17:30 (closed on Tuesdays and New Year's Eve).
Travel Tips
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Taiwan 9-Day Travel Guide 2017
- Chuntian FaFa: Hello, Taiwan!
travelling guideline:
Kenting is the filming location for the movies "Cape No. 7" and "Life of Pi". It has flat roads, beautiful sea views, and countless romantic stories. Tourists are recommended to ride a bike to explore Kenting. You can start from Sheding Park and go to Eluanbi, which is about 18 kilometers. You can also ride from Sheding Park to Hengchun, where you can admire A-Jia's home, West Gate, South Gate, or look for Shuiwa's motorcycle shop to recreate the plot of the movie.
Travel Tips:
1. During the winter and summer vacations, you must book a room in advance, remember to bring sunscreen, and it is best to bring a relaxed mood and light clothes. You don’t need to bring a lot of luggage. You can buy them in many stores there. It is best to bring a pair of slippers, because they are most convenient most of the time.
2. Before going to Kenting, it is best to find some information in advance, so that you don't have any idea what to do in the end. In addition to water activities, Kenting has many other good places that are worth visiting. It is recommended to ride a motorcycle and wander around, which is the most convenient. But if you drive. It is also possible. Remember that the ultraviolet rays are strongest from 11 am to 2 pm. It is best to stay indoors and not go out. Wait until after 2 pm to go out for activities. To avoid heat stroke, you should also observe the climate.
3. The best time for backpackers to travel is around October, November, March, and April. The weather is not as hot as in summer, and there are fewer tourists. The key point is that the room rates at homestays are cheaper in the off-season, and some even have more discounts for promotions.
Tour route:
Kenting National Park Recommended one-day tour routes:
Museum of Marine Biology → Kenting National Park → Fire → Longpan Park→ Eluanbi→ Sheding Nature Park → Guanshan .
Best time to visit:
Suitable for all seasons.
Shopping recommendations:
Wanluan pork trotters, Ligang flatbreads, Pingtung coconuts, etc.
Scenic spot map:
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