Itineraries · 2 days
Kenting in two days: beaches, cliffs and night market
Sun, sea and the island's southern edge.
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2 days · Kenting
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Day by day
The plan
A relaxed weekend at Taiwan’s southern tip: Nanwan Beach, Eluanbi Lighthouse, Longpan Park and Kenting Night Market.
Sun, sea and the island’s southern edge. This route is designed as a flexible sketch: keep the fixed transport, move the rest around the weather and your energy.
Day 1
South to the cape
Base yourself near Kenting Main Street and use the local bus or a scooter for the beaches and the cape.
Nanwan Beach
A long sandy bay with calm water in the morning and plenty of space.
Nanwan
Lunch by the beach
Seafood or a simple noodle lunch before the afternoon heat.
Nanwan
Eluanbi Lighthouse and Park
The southernmost point of the island, with coastal paths and the white lighthouse.
Eluanbi
Longpan Park
Grassland and cliffs above the Pacific, one of the best sunset spots in Kenting.
Longpan
Kenting Night Market
A lively street market with grilled seafood, fruit and cold drinks.
Kenting
Day 2
West coast and the aquarium
A slower day along the west coast, with time for the water and the excellent national aquarium.
Maobitou Park
A short coastal walk over coral rock with views across the strait.
Maobitou
Baisha Beach
Fine white sand and clear water, good for swimming and shade.
Baisha
Lunch in Houbihu
A fishing harbour with seafood restaurants and a small marina.
Houbihu
National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium
A world-class aquarium with a large ocean tank and a penguin hall.
Houbihu
Sunset on the west coast
Find a quiet spot on the beach or a café terrace as the sun goes down.
Kenting
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