Maobitou (Cat's Nose Cape)
猫鼻头
The headland that marks the boundary between the Taiwan Strait and the Bashi Channel. It takes its name from a fallen coral reef rock in the sea shaped like a crouching cat, and its sea-eroded terrain is spectacular.
Maobitou lies at the southwest tip of the Hengchun Peninsula, facing Eluanbi at the southeast tip. It marks the dividing point between the Taiwan Strait and the Bashi Channel. In the sea ahead of the headland, a fallen coral reef rock looks like a crouching cat from a distance, which gave the place its name. Along the trail you can see fringing reef coast, sea-eroded grooves, and pothole formations. On clear days, the waves crashing on the shore are spectacular. The park charges a small admission fee (confirm on site), and there are snack stalls by the parking lot. From Houwanhu it is about a 10-minute bike ride, and you can visit it together with Houwanhu and Baisha Bay as part of a west-side tour.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Baisha Bay
- Houbihu
- Hengchun Sisal Industry Exhibition Area
- Guanshan Sunset Viewpoint
- Nanwan (South Bay)
- Longluan Lake
- Kenting Street
- Dajianshan