Gateway to beautiful Kenting National Park! Hengchun use to only be an ugly, uninspiring transit point between Kenting National Park and the rest of Taiwan. Driving through this town was once seen as an annoyance and a waste of time. Not so anymore. The city has now a vibrant tourism industry thanks to hordes of […]
Pingtung
Hiking the Alangyi Historic Trail
The 8 kilometer-long Alangyi Historic Trail 阿郎壹古道 is a path that travels along the wild and beautiful south-eastern coast of Taiwan. The track saddles both Taitung and Pingtung counties. In ancient times – which are probably not so remote – this path was mostly used by the different aboriginal tribes of the area for trade. […]
Pingtung Travel Guide
Information About Pingtung, South Taiwan Pingtung is Taiwan’s southernmost county, and it takes up that little tail at the bottom of the island. In the county’s northwestern area is Pingtung City, where there isn’t a lot to do except stroll around the quaint little town of a couple hundred thousand. Of course, following typical Taiwanese […]