Pingtung County

Taiwan's southernmost tropical county, home to Kenting's beaches, the coral island of Xiaoliuqiu and Indigenous cultures.

Pingtung County sits at the southern tip of Taiwan, with the southern Central Mountain Range to the east and the sea on its west, south and east sides, giving it a tropical climate. Kenting National Park on the Hengchun Peninsula has coastal scenery including Baisha Bay, Eluanbi, Maobitou and Nanwan; offshore, Xiaoliuqiu is famous for snorkeling with sea turtles. Donggang is a hub for bluefin tuna and seafood, and in the mountains, Wutai and Sandimen offer a taste of Rukai and Paiwan culture. Autumn and winter through spring are dry with little rain, the most comfortable season for coastal trips, while summer is hot with frequent typhoons. You can take a bus to Kenting from Zuoying HSR Station, and boats to Xiaoliuqiu leave from Donggang.

Destinations

• Kenting
• Xiaoliuqiu (Lambai Island)

Itineraries

• Tainan, Kaohsiung, Xiaoliuqiu and Kenting – Heading south: Tainan's old-city sites, Kaohsiung's harbor-city creative scene, a turtle-watching island and the Kentin…
• In-Depth Taiwan Island Self-Drive Loop – Drive clockwise around the island, connecting the North Coast, Suhua, East Rift Valley, Hengchun Peninsula, and Alishan.