Kenting, Taiwan - Travel Report
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Kenting, Taiwan - Travel Report
Kenting is located at in the southernmost point of Taiwan Island, between the Pacific Ocean and the Bashi Channel. It used to the backyard of the island and a best-kept secret for surfers. Now the small town has become a popular travel destination, thanks to the promotions of some Taiwanese movies and music festivals that brought tens of thousands of visitors annually. The area, in fact, has more than a few nice beaches or local food markets; it certainly has a lot more things to see and do!
For ideas of see and do in Kenting and more photos, you are welcome to visit our blog @ http://wp.me/p5Lw9a-1F8
*How to get there?*
As Kenting is at the very tip of the Taiwan Island and the closest city is Kaohsiung. Express bus services are available that commute between KaoHisung and Kenting, and it’s the most common way to get to Kenting without a car. Flights are also available from Taipei to Hengchun (a small city close to Kenting). But I would recommend visitors to rent a car just because it’s the most convenient way to get around Kenting once you are there anyway. There are a few local bus lines that run along the main street in Kenting but it’s rather infrequent and they don’t cover many scenic spots in Kenting – it’s mainly for the local students or residents not using cars.
*When to go?*
The “best time” to go to Kenting would usually be in the summer – given how “beachy” the area is. However, tens of thousands of visitors flooded to Kenting in early April each year for the Spring Wave Music and Art Festival as well; I was there for the festival before it moved to Taipei since last year.
Spring Wave is an outdoor music festival started about 10 years ago and it showcases a variety of music styles from artists, DJs and independent bands from all over the world. For a few days, there is a marathon concert from day to night. The main stage is set up in an outdoor area, surrounded by food booths and fun booths, where visitors could freely sit on the lawn and enjoy the performance. Smaller-scale concerts, private shows, and disco parties are also held in different venues. As I know the festival would still be Taipei in 2017..., and for those who are interested in experiencing the festivities could check out their website!
*Places to Stay!*
Kenting’s homestay was already a “thing” before Air BNB was everywhere in the world because many guesthouses were mindfully decorated with a theme that appeals to difference people. It could be a house with a Tuscany garden, a house of a Greek Island in white and blue, a house for the surfers with sandy walls and seashells, or a house with a cottage or farm animals.
Visitors could enjoy the amazing sea view from the balcony or the Barbecue party on the rooftop; they could borrow a bike and travel around town; they could go surfing or swimming because the beach is just a 10 seconds away!
I stayed at a hotel in a room with access to the beach – and there were parties at the beach bar during the music festivals!
*Let’s get Sporty!*
Apart from the music festivals and market, Kenting is also an active place with lots of activities to do! Join an eco-tour, go jet skiing, kayaking and banana boat riding for the thrill, or go scuba diving or surfing! Even if you feel like slowing things down, there are beaches where lay-back travelers could get a tan after a lazy afternoon.
The Kenting National Park has interesting rock formations and biodiversity that divers would love, places like the banana bay are great spots to get into the water and explore the underwater world.
*Sights to see!*
Kenting National Park is considered one of the most beautiful spots in Taiwan – and somehow Kenting is usually Sunny during the dry season. I remember when we took off from Kaohsiung it was hazy and drizzling and we thought … “Oh, great”; magically the sky was cleared and the sun came out as we headed south. For a day or two before the festivals we drove along the Provincial Highway 26, and here they are some of the great attractions in an order, starting from the aquarium!
You are welcome to check out the pictures and some ideas for the following places @ http://wp.me/p5Lw9a-1F8
- National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium
- Hengchun
- Chuhuo
- Nanwan (South Beach)
- Sailboat Rock
- Eluan Pi, and the southernmost point
- Fengchueisha
- Jialeshuei
For ideas of see and do in Kenting and more photos, you are welcome to visit our blog @ http://wp.me/p5Lw9a-1F8
*How to get there?*
As Kenting is at the very tip of the Taiwan Island and the closest city is Kaohsiung. Express bus services are available that commute between KaoHisung and Kenting, and it’s the most common way to get to Kenting without a car. Flights are also available from Taipei to Hengchun (a small city close to Kenting). But I would recommend visitors to rent a car just because it’s the most convenient way to get around Kenting once you are there anyway. There are a few local bus lines that run along the main street in Kenting but it’s rather infrequent and they don’t cover many scenic spots in Kenting – it’s mainly for the local students or residents not using cars.
*When to go?*
The “best time” to go to Kenting would usually be in the summer – given how “beachy” the area is. However, tens of thousands of visitors flooded to Kenting in early April each year for the Spring Wave Music and Art Festival as well; I was there for the festival before it moved to Taipei since last year.
Spring Wave is an outdoor music festival started about 10 years ago and it showcases a variety of music styles from artists, DJs and independent bands from all over the world. For a few days, there is a marathon concert from day to night. The main stage is set up in an outdoor area, surrounded by food booths and fun booths, where visitors could freely sit on the lawn and enjoy the performance. Smaller-scale concerts, private shows, and disco parties are also held in different venues. As I know the festival would still be Taipei in 2017..., and for those who are interested in experiencing the festivities could check out their website!
*Places to Stay!*
Kenting’s homestay was already a “thing” before Air BNB was everywhere in the world because many guesthouses were mindfully decorated with a theme that appeals to difference people. It could be a house with a Tuscany garden, a house of a Greek Island in white and blue, a house for the surfers with sandy walls and seashells, or a house with a cottage or farm animals.
Visitors could enjoy the amazing sea view from the balcony or the Barbecue party on the rooftop; they could borrow a bike and travel around town; they could go surfing or swimming because the beach is just a 10 seconds away!
I stayed at a hotel in a room with access to the beach – and there were parties at the beach bar during the music festivals!
*Let’s get Sporty!*
Apart from the music festivals and market, Kenting is also an active place with lots of activities to do! Join an eco-tour, go jet skiing, kayaking and banana boat riding for the thrill, or go scuba diving or surfing! Even if you feel like slowing things down, there are beaches where lay-back travelers could get a tan after a lazy afternoon.
The Kenting National Park has interesting rock formations and biodiversity that divers would love, places like the banana bay are great spots to get into the water and explore the underwater world.
*Sights to see!*
Kenting National Park is considered one of the most beautiful spots in Taiwan – and somehow Kenting is usually Sunny during the dry season. I remember when we took off from Kaohsiung it was hazy and drizzling and we thought … “Oh, great”; magically the sky was cleared and the sun came out as we headed south. For a day or two before the festivals we drove along the Provincial Highway 26, and here they are some of the great attractions in an order, starting from the aquarium!
You are welcome to check out the pictures and some ideas for the following places @ http://wp.me/p5Lw9a-1F8
- National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium
- Hengchun
- Chuhuo
- Nanwan (South Beach)
- Sailboat Rock
- Eluan Pi, and the southernmost point
- Fengchueisha
- Jialeshuei
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