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Kenting Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see This moutain is not hight but sharp, can be seen every where in Kenting. This moutain is not hight but sharp, can be seen every where in Kenting. Jann-Jyh Chen Kenting is in the southern part of Taiwan. It is a popular beach area bordering on the tropical region of Taiwan. Don’t hesitate to rent a bike and explore the (flat) surroundings. Kenting is also a National Park of Taiwan, with many tropical plants such as palm trees, a few banana trees, and even sugar canes. Good place to swim and dive. ________Sights Edit This The lighthouse The lighthouse B Waldner [Add Sight] Eluanbi Park Edit This Eluanbi Park was created in 1982 to provide an appropriate venue for people coming to visit Taiwan's southernmost point and one of the peninsula's most notable landmarks, the Eluanbi Lighthouse, also called "The Light of East Asia". It stands 21.4 meters high and is reputedly the brightest lighthouse in Asia. The park covers an area of 59 hectares. Within the park there are a number of recreational facilities and a wide range of interesting geological, botanical, and ornithological features. The area covered by the park is also one of the sites of Kenting's prehistoric cultures. more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ________Practical Information Edit This There are no money-changers in Kenting and, interestingly, no banks either. There are a couple of ATMs which can be used. The two 5-star hotels change money only for their guests. Although some local vendors might agree to change money, it's unusual. Make sure that you have enough money for the duration of your stay. There is a bank right next to the bus-station in the nearby town of Hengchun. But it's closed on Sundays and public holidays. ____Getting Around Edit This Sorry no taxi's here. If you want to get around Kenting and see some sights it will be necessary to rent a scooter or a car. Scooter rentals are available just about anywhere so this shouldn't be a worry. Buses run between Kenting and Kaoshiung regularly for those coming and going. ______Getting There Edit This Kenting is very well connected by road with major towns on the east coast. [Add Global transport mode] Buses and cabs Edit This Kenting is about 7km from Hengchun. Hengchun is well connected by the nearby big city of Kaohsiung by frequent buses. One can catch a bus to Hengchun from Kaohsiung international airport, or from the bus station nearby Kaohsiung train station. Frequency of buses is about 30-40min. type: By Road World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.ktnp.gov.tw _______People Edit This kenting is very foreigner friendly. it is not uncommon to see an equal ratio of locals to foreigners during chinese new year and spring break. a great way to spend the time with with friends you have yet to meet! _______Beaches Edit This The main strip of beach in Kenting is practically controlled by the large resorts. However it is accessible to everyone. You will be required to pay a small fee for a chair and umbrella. Nanwan is also a popular beach area that is quite a bit larger. Here you will see all kinds of water sports. Shops line the road with scuba/snorkelling gear and restaurants. There are also changing/shower facilities here. Shado Beach is an ecologically protected area so no swimming. Baisha Beach is about 30 minutes north west of Kenting and it literally means "white sand beach". During the week you could be lucky enough to be the only one on the beach. _________Things to do Edit This Elaunbi Light House Elaunbi Light House Lindsay There is so much to do in and around Kenting. Take a 30 minute scooter drive to Baisha and enjoy the white sand beach. Camping is available here as well. On your back to town stop at Maubitou (Cat's Nose Peak) for a beautiful view of the ocean and coral reefs. From here stop at Houphiwu Marina and go on a glass bottom boat for a view of the amazing underwater life. Nanwan beach is the largest beach in the area and you can rent sea doo's and banana boats and boogie boards. Take a walk down the beach and find Bud who will take you out on his catamaran for a nominal fee. There's not much to see at the Kenting Youth Activity Center but take a walk around Frog Rock for some worthwhile sights. Also take some time to drive to and walk through the Kenting Forest Recreation area as well as Sheding Park. Explore caves, see the wild life and enjoy the view! From here head south and stop and see Sail Rock, the profile resembles President Nixon. There are lots of shops renting snorkeling gear. A little ways down the hightway is Shado beach which is an ecologically protected area and the sands glitter with shells. Although you can't walk on the sand check out the small museum here. Continue down the highway to Eluanbi which is one of the few fortified light houses in the world. This is also the most southern point in Taiwan. Walk along the paths here and check out Kissing Rock. A great place for couples. From here head north to Longpan Park which is situated in grasslands and is a huge cliff over looking the Pacific. A little farther north is Fongchueisha. This is another ecologically protected coastal area that is hosts to sand dunes. Remember after a long day of sight seeing or relaxing on the beach to check out Kenting's night light and frantastic night markets.