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 […]
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Shady Tree Campground in Kenting
Best Campground in Kenting National Park Without a doubt the best camping spot in the whole Kenting area! Shady Tree (formerly known as Rock Garden Campground) in Kenting is very close to the sea and surf at Jialeshui, about 5 minutes by scooter. Nice shady tree areas, BBQ pits, wooden platforms to set up your […]
Wild East Guesthouse in Kenting National Park
Wild East Guesthouse is a traditional country house style villa with a modern twist located in Xianglin village right beyond the valley of Central Manzhou. You will not bump into other tourists there, guaranteed. Just few steps from the front door, you will find yourself on a magical forest road surrounded by beautiful sceneries and […]
Surfing in Kenting: A Guide to the Country’s Best Waves
Plan your Kenting surf adventure the right way! The southern tip of Taiwan, Kenting National Park area, is one of the most popular travel destinations in Taiwan. This area that makes part of Hengchun peninsula, is probably the most versatile surfing zone on the island. Due to the fact that there are surf spots facing […]
Fengchuisha, Kenting National Park
Fengchuisha is one of the most scenic and photographed places in Taiwan. It’s very close to the southern tip of the island, next to Longpan Park, in beautiful and wild Kenting National Park. Fengchuisha is known by all Taiwanese, but few (English-speaking) people ever mention it by name. Probably because there is only a Chinese […]
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, […]
Chufengbi Trail in Kenting National Park
If you are planning on hiking the Chufengbi Trail between Nanrenlu (南仁路) and Jialeshui (佳樂水), in Kenting National Park, think twice. At first, I thought my biggest problem was going to be hitching a ride back home at the end of the trek. Turns out you can’t even legally hike the Chufengbi path! It’s a real […]
Best Restaurants and Cafes in Kenting
Looking for the best restaurants and cafes in Kenting National Park? You’ve come to the right place! I love food, I live here (in Manzhou), and I’ve tried most of the eateries and coffee shops in the national park, multiple times. Finding really good restaurants in this part of Taiwan is not so easy. It’s […]
Winson’s Hostel in Jialeshui, Kenting
Winson’s Hostel in Kenting, has absolutely all the aspects or “requirements” to be considered the best “beach house” in Jialeshui. Just in case you didn’t know, Jialeshui is one of the two best surfing spots in Taiwan (the other Taiwanese surfing mecca is Cheng Gong, north of Taitung, on the East Coast.) Winson House’s reputation […]
Travel from Kaohsiung to Kenting by Express Bus
On this page, you’ll find all the information you need to travel from Kaohsiung City to Kenting National Park and the Kenting beaches by public bus. Kaohsiung to Kenting = No Train or HSR! As you’ve probably realized by now if you’ve looked at a map of Taiwan, both the high-speed rail (HSR) and normal […]
Koti Guesthouse in Kenting, Taiwan
Unfortunately, KOTI had to be closed in 2021… If you are looking for an even better B&B in Manzhou, then please taker a look at Wild East Country House, operated by the same friendly owners, 5 minutes away by scooter. Koti Guesthouse in Kenting National Park, is one of those places that can turn a […]