Kenting National Park is located on the southern side of the Hengchun Peninsula and is a national park surrounded by the sea on three sides
It is also a national park that encompasses both land and sea areas
The main attractions of Kenting National Park are generally divided into the east and west lines, centered around Hengchun Ancient City, with further subdivisions into upper and lower eastern lines and upper and lower western lines
The main attractions are primarily located on the lower eastern and western lines, and due to the scattering of the sites, it typically requires two days to visit all the attractions
The upper eastern line features Jialeshuei Scenic Area, Qikong Waterfall, and Chihu Scenic Area, while the lower eastern line includes Longpan Park, Eluanbi Park, Ch帆船 Stone, Kenting, and Nanwan Beach
On the upper western line, there is the Marine Life Museum, and on the lower western line, there are Maobi Tou Park and Houbi Lake Fishery Port (seafood market)
Visitors usually come for a one-day tour focusing on the lower eastern and western lines, and if time permits, they can also visit Hengchun Ancient City, which was built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and is now one of the best-preserved ancient cities on the island
Mentioning Hengchun Ancient City might not be familiar to many, but the movie ‘Cape No
7’ is well-known, and yes, Hengchun Ancient City is the setting and filming location of the movie
Here, you can visit the protagonist A Jia’s home from the movie, take a photo with the mailbox, send a postcard to friends, and explore the bustling West Gate of the ancient city
Starting from Hengchun Ancient City, you can first visit Maobi Tou Park on the lower western line, located at the southwest end of the Hengchun Peninsula, named for its shape resembling a crouching cat
Due to its terrain, it has formed various extraordinary natural landscapes, making it a pleasant place to enjoy the sea and rocks
After visiting here, you can head east to Longluan Lake, which is a gathering place for migratory birds during the autumn and winter seasons and an ideal spot for birdwatching
Leaving Eluanbi Park and walking back, you will pass by Ch帆船 Stone, located between Kenting and Eluanbi Park
It is a reef standing in the sea that looks like a sailing ship about to set sail
Continuing back, you can arrive at Nanwan Beach
You might not know Nanwan, but you must be familiar with ‘Life of Pi’ directed by Ang Lee, which won multiple Oscars
Nanwan Beach is the filming location for the movie’s ending, with its clear blue sea and beautiful, fine sand, making it one of the representative attractions of Kenting National Park and the base for water activities in Kenting
Kenting Music Festival – When it comes to Kenting, one must mention the ‘Kenting Spring Wave Music Festival’ held at Eluanbi Lighthouse Park every early April
This is an outdoor music event that can ignite a trend, attracting many singers and fans every year, as well as many foreign tourists who come for its reputation
All performances are concluded before midnight
The park is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 08:00 to 17:00, and closed on Mondays throughout the year
Accessibility services include wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances
Essential tips for visitors include: 1
During summer, it is advisable to take sun protection measures, such as wearing breathable long-sleeved shirts and trousers, which can protect against both sunburn and mosquitoes
2
The Kenting Music Festival is sometimes held at Eluanbi Park and sometimes at Maopitou Park; tourists can check the venue in advance
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