This full-day Kenting & Pingtung tour from Kaohsiung covers Eluanbi Lighthouse, Longpan Park, Sand Island and Sichongxi Hot Springs—great for travelers who want a concentrated taste of Taiwan’s southern coast in one day. Expect coastal vistas, quick snorkeling stops, and a sunset finish at Fengchuisha.
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A morning bus peels away from Kaohsiung and the road opens to the southern edge of Taiwan where wind and sea speak first. You arrive at Longpan Park with grasslands leaning into a cliff—ocean spray daring you to step closer—then trace the coast to Eluanbi Lighthouse, its white tower watching shipping lanes carved by centuries of trade and typhoons.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10–11 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for casual walkers who can manage short paved trails, stairs, and brief beach walks; not strenuous.
Wildlife
History
Eluanbi Lighthouse was constructed and reinforced in the late 19th century after multiple shipwrecks; its fortified base reflects an era when maritime safety met coastal conflict.
Conservation
Kenting is Taiwan’s first national park and carries strict protections for reefs and nesting beaches—follow marked trails, avoid collecting shells, and respect turtle nesting zones.
Reserve your spot on the Kenting and Pingtung Popular Sightseeing Spot Tour From Kaohsiung today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Start early from Kaohsiung
Departure is a long drive—bring snacks and motion-sickness remedies if you’re prone; seat choice can affect comfort on the 2–3 hour transfer.
Protect reefs and your skin
Use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid touching coral when snorkeling; reef damage is visible and slow to recover.
Footwear for mixed terrain
Bring sturdy walking shoes for rocky headlands and flip-flops or water shoes for beach and hot-spring stops.
Carry small cash
Street-food stalls and small vendors on Kenting Street may not accept cards—NT$ on hand speeds up meals and souvenirs.
Light daypack
Holds water, sunscreen, towel and layers for beach-to-headland transitions.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin while minimizing harm to corals during snorkeling stops.
summer
Water shoes or sturdy sandals
Protects feet on rocky shores and sandy shallows.
summer
Quick-dry swimwear and towel
Useful for spontaneous swims, snorkeling or the Sichongxi hot springs.
summer