Sunny skies, pristine white beaches and the deep blue waters of the Pacific have made Taiwan’s Kenting a surfing mecca for beach lovers from around the globe. Along with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Kenting offers a wealth of fascinating tourist activities from spectacular mountain trails to first class restaurants and excellent shopping.

Situated in the southern tip of Taiwan on the Hengchun Peninsula, Kenting covers an area of more than 17,700 hectares boasting a coastline literally dotted with surf and bathing beaches.  The area’s natural wonders and the idyllic tropical climate attract both local and overseas visitors, who come to marvel at this extraordinary landscape where the mountains meet the sea.  

Beautiful Coast at Nanwan Kenting National Park

Kenting National Park

The popular Kenting National Park (www.ktnp.gov.tw) was established in 1982 and is Taiwan's only tropical national park. It features an extraordinary mix of mountains, forests, lakes, sand dunes, beaches, and coral reefs along with large stretches of agricultural land offering visitors a fascinating view of typical Taiwanese rural life. The park has a number of natural attractions including the exotically named Valley of the Hanging Banyans, Labyrinth Forest and Resting Ape's Cliff.

Must sees include the 435 hectare Kenting Forest Recreation Area for its magnificent botanic gardens and hypnotic limestone caves. At Jialeshui, be sure to visit the 2.5 kilometre stretch of coastline, famous for its amazing rock formations including President Nixon’s Nose, Seafrog Rock and the Butcher’s Block. The Taiwanese themselves consider Jialeshui to be one of the best places to find the freshest and finest seafood dishes with its abundance of tropical fish, lobsters and sea life, so make a point of tucking in to the local cuisine.

Coast at Kenting

Ceasar Park Resort in Kenting

When you’re ready to take a break from sight seeing and want to hit the beach, the choices in Kenting are endless. For those who enjoy water sports, Kenting boasts every type water activity you can imagine. Scuba diving enthusiasts will love the glorious reef between South Bay and Maopitou with its abundance of soft corals and vibrant marine life. If it’s relaxation on a secluded beach you’re after, make the effort to reach the delightful crescent beach at Baisha Bay which is practically deserted during weekdays. For the more adventurous you can hurl yourself into the clear blue waters off the popular rocky ledges and outcrops at Sail Rock or experience the thrill of banana boating.

Of course no trip to Taiwan is complete without some serious retail therapy and a stroll down the popular Kenting Road is the perfect place to do some bargain hunting. The shopping precinct runs the entire length of the beach and includes a smorgasbord of restaurants, outdoor cafes and pubs serving delicious traditional Taiwanese as well as Asian and western dishes.

Tree root Kenting National Park

There is no shortage of places to stay in Kenting with luxury five star resorts and hotels, mid price range comfortable resorts and cabins for the backpackers. It’s the perfect seaside escape with something for every traveller.

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