Top 5 Must Do's in Kenting

Tucked away in the southernmost point of Taiwan lies Kenting, a vibrant area which captivates visitors with its ethereal coastal landscape.  Not only is this seaside settlement a haven for lovers of the sun and sand but even for those whose idea of a good time involves keeping your feet out of the water! Visitors can swim in the serene water of the golden or the sun dive into the ocean while sitting on Frog Rock.  You can also star gaze while camping out in front of a cozy bonfire at Baishawan, or immerse yourself in the azure blue water while scuba diving at the yacht harbor of Houbihu.

Kenting National Park

Kenting National Park, which spreads over 59 hectares, is a mélange of nature’s miracles with the enduring seaside on one side and whistling meadows upturning into cascading mountains on the other end.  The Hengchun Longitudinal Valley Plain primarily divides the Park into 2 sections.  The Western side of the valley is dotted with Coral Sea cliffs while the east has the green tropical mountains keeping a watchful eye over the sparkling Lake Longlyuantan. Get a bird’s eye view of the diversity of the vast terrain that Kenting has to offer by climbing atop the Eluanbi Lighthouse, the brightest lighthouse of Asia. 

Water Sports

Don’t know how to swim? Don’t worry. Go scuba diving where they teach you to swim and then take you underwater to frolic amongst the school of fish. Head over to the yacht harbor of Houbihu and see the flora and fauna of marine life residing in the ocean from afar through a glass-bottomed boat. Visitors can battle the water while jostling about on a banana boat or graze the water with a water scooter at the South Bay Beach.

Go Trekking or Bike Riding

Meditate or form a communion with nature by trekking through Kenting. Encounter sand seashores, limestone tableland cliffs, jutting reef shores, serene mountains and drooping cliffs on the way. Better yet, rent a bike, hop onto the longest bike trail starting from Baisha and enjoy an uncluttered view of the white sandy beach while becoming acquainted with various tropical plants. 

Enjoy the delectably fresh varieties of seafood available on the streets of Kenting.  Be part of the revelry of the locals mixing with an equal number of foreigners who flock to the stalls serving mouth water Sashimi made from the belly of Blue-fin tuna.  Do not miss a rare opportunity to pop some Sakura shrimp in your mouth while savoring red yolk duck eggs.

Shop for Street-side Taiwanese Fashion

Follow the crowd and you will reach Kenting Street where the night market turns night into day. Vistors can shop to their hearts' content for Taiwanese fashions by peeping around in the shops lining the South Bay Beach.

Kenting is an undiscovered bastion of leisure and fun and offers several activities to enthrall travelers of all ages.