Hengchun

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Hengchun

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Hengchun is the small capital of the peninsula at the southern tip of Taiwan and the practical gateway to Kenting National Park. A part of the old city wall is preserved.

Hengchun is the small capital of the peninsula at the southern tip of Taiwan and the practical gateway to Kenting National Park. A part of the old city wall is preserved. The Kenting Express from Zuoying stops here, local shuttle lines depart from the bus station, and you'll find most scooter rentals nearby.

Hengchun is quieter than Kenting Street and a good base for exploring the peninsula by scooter. From here, local shuttle lines run to beaches, Eluanbi Lighthouse, and Jialeshui.

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Kenting National Park

Kenting National Park

Kenting National Park encompasses the southernmost tip of Taiwan on the Hengchun Peninsula, about 90 kilometers south of Kaohsiung. It marks the island's tropical end with beaches, coral limestone cliffs, and forests, perfect for a few days by the sea.Founded in 1984, the park is Taiwan's oldest national park and covers land and marine areas between the Pacific Ocean, Taiwan Strait, and Bashi Channel. Its landmark is the Eluanbi Lighthouse from 1883; not far from it, a monument marks the island's southernmost point. The park is an important resting place for migratory birds, and the Formosan sika deer, extinct in the wild, was reintroduced to the park starting in 1994.

Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung is a major port city in southern Taiwan and the terminus of the high-speed rail from Taipei. The city boasts a revamped harbor district filled with art, colorful pagodas on Lotus Lake, and a short ferry ride to Cijin Island, home to beaches and seafood restaurants.Near Zuoying Station on Lotus Lake stand the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, which, according to tradition, you enter through the Dragon's mouth and exit through the Tiger's. In the former warehouse district by the harbor, the Pier-2 Art Center has established itself with galleries, installations, and cafes. Formosa Boulevard Metro Station is renowned for its glass dome, the Dome of Light, and the Liuhe Night Market is located nearby.

South Taiwan

South Taiwan

The south is warmer, more leisurely, and for many, the culinary heart of Taiwan. Tainan, the island's oldest city, the port city of Kaohsiung, and the beaches in Kenting National Park are only a few hours apart.In Tainan, the Dutch founded Fort Zeelandia in 1624; later, the city was long the island's capital. Kaohsiung is the terminus of the high-speed rail from Taipei and the starting point for buses to the southern tip. There lies the Kenting National Park, founded in 1984, Taiwan's oldest national park.

Luye

Luye

Luye, located in the East Rift Valley north of Taitung, is accessible by train and especially known for its hot air balloon festival, which attracts thousands of visitors in summer. The high plateau Luye Gaotai offers expansive views over the valley. Like Chishang, Luye is well suited as a quiet base in the east.

Dulan

Dulan

Dulan is a small coastal town on Route 11 north of Taitung, popular with surfers, as you can surf here all year round. There is no train line along the coast; you can reach Dulan by bus, scooter, or rental car. Many travelers stay overnight here instead of in Taitung City.