Alangyi Ancient Trail
阿塱壹古道
One of the few places in Taiwan where the original natural coastline remains. The trail follows the pebble beaches from Xuhai to Nantian in Taitung, and you must apply in advance and be led by a local guide.
The Alangyi Ancient Trail has linked Pingtung and Taitung since the Qing dynasty. It runs about 8 kilometers in total. One section, between Xuhai in Pingtung and Nantian in Taitung, has no road at all, preserving pristine pebble beaches, coastal forest, and sea cliffs. It is known as “the last stretch of natural coastline in Taiwan.” The trail lies within a nature reserve, so you must apply in advance to Pingtung County Government to enter. Daily numbers are limited, and you must be accompanied by a local interpreter. Some sections require climbing steep slopes with the help of ropes. The full hike takes about 4 hours, so wear non-slip shoes and bring plenty of water. It's about a 1-hour drive from Kenting.
Opening hours
Reservation required; daytime
Nearby sights
- Xuhai Grassland
- Nanrenshan Ecological Protected Area
- Sichongxi Hot Spring
- Jialeshui Scenic Area
- Checheng Fu'an Temple
- Gangkou Suspension Bridge
- Chuhuo Natural Gas Fire
- Hengchun Old Town