A full-day van tour from Kaohsiung or Fangliao that visits Hengchun Old Town, Eluanbi Lighthouse, Sand Island and coastal viewpoints in Kenting National Park. Expect short walks, coral terraces, and shell beaches with guide-led context and transport.
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Morning light breaks across the Taiwan Strait as the van eases out of Fangliao, the road opening toward Kenting National Park. Palm-fringed fields slip past and the air tastes salt-sweet; by midmorning you’re stepping onto wind-swept headlands and shell-strewn bays where the sea seems to dare you to get closer.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short, easy walks and standing at viewpoints.
Wildlife
History
Hengchun Old Town was laid out in a military grid during the Qing era; nearby Checheng Fu An Temple traces roots to a 1662 shrine honoring the Earth God.
Conservation
Kenting’s coral reefs and nesting beaches are sensitive—stay on marked paths, avoid touching reefs, and use reef-safe products to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the Kaohsiung / Fangliao departure to Kenting National Park today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Kenting’s coral terraces are fragile; use mineral-based sunscreen and apply before you arrive to protect marine life.
Wear sturdy walking shoes
Paths around Eluanbi and Longpan Park are rocky and uneven—closed-toe shoes improve footing.
Plan for sudden showers
The southern tip sees quick weather shifts—pack a lightweight rain layer to stay comfortable.
Early light for photos
Arrive at coastal overlooks in the morning or late afternoon for softer light and fewer crowds.
Closed-toe walking shoes
Provide stable footing on rocky reef terraces and park paths.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects both your skin and sensitive coral ecosystems.
summer
Light rain jacket
Useful for sudden tropical showers common at the peninsula.
spring
Water bottle (reusable)
Staying hydrated during sun-exposed stops is important; bottled water is provided but refillable is greener.
summer