Wanlitong 萬里桐, a small village (and a beach) just north of Baisha Bay, is one of the best spots for snorkeling in Kenting National Park. The reef is somewhat well-preserved and still colorful, and you can see quite a lot of sea life on most days. The easiest access to the reef is at the […]
Beaches
Little Bay (Xiaowan), Kenting
I’ve heard a lot of people say that Little Bay (Xiaowan in Chinese) is the nicest beach in all of Taiwan. Considering how many beaches and bays this island has, it is quite a claim. But I have to admit that I don’t disagree – it really is a wonderful place! Little Bay, just south […]
Nanwan Beach (South Bay) Kenting National Park
Nanwan, South Bay 南灣 Nanwan (South Bay) is the most popular beach in all of Kenting National Park. Why? Here are a few reasons: It’s the first beach you’ll pass as you drive toward Kenting Town. It’s got some of the best B&Bs and guesthouses in the national park. Easy access by public transportation. Convenience […]
Xiao Liuqiu Travel Guide, Pingtung County
Xiao Liuqiu is the small island located in the Taiwan Strait, not too far southeast of Kaohsiung City. In recent years, the island has seen an explosion in numbers of tourists (mostly young local Taiwanese) who make the short journey by fast ferry to its shores to dive, snorkel, eat seafood, or just ride a […]
Sail Rock, (Chuanfanshi) 船帆石
Sail Rock is the third most popular place where people stay in Kenting National Park after Kenting Town, and Nanwan (South Bay). It is located about 10 minutes south of Kenting Village. In Mandarin Chinese, Sail Rock is called 船帆石 (Chuan Fanshi). Why stay at Sail Rock? A lot of people, myself included, think that […]
Surfing in Taiwan – Yes, Formosa’s got Waves!
Welcome to the new surfing mecca in Asia – TAIWAN! Thinking about Taiwan for your next surfing adventure? Good idea. I promise you simply cannot regret it – Taiwan has it all: big waves, friendly locals, amazing food, affordable accommodation, stunning scenery, and on top of that, it still enjoys a relatively off-the-beaten-track vibe. Here, […]
Visit Taiwan’s Finest Beaches in Kenting National Park
If warm tropical weather and white sandy beaches are your thing, head down south for at least a day or two. Kenting, located at the southern tip of the island, is one of the top three hot-spots for tourists in Taiwan. This part of Formosa has a national park, beautiful beaches, ecological protection areas, old villages, […]
A Detailed Travel Guide to Taitung in Eastern Taiwan
Taitung 台東, Chinese for “East Taiwan”, is in the Southeastern corner of Formosa. Though few people visit the city itself, it often serves as a stopover point for those on their way to Green Island and/or Orchid Island (Lanyu), which is what you will find if you draw a line directly east from Taidong. Both of these […]
