Nearby Attractions

Places to visit around Hengchun

Coast, ecology and local history around the peninsula, with estimated travel time from Summer Bay Inn.

Nearby Attractions

See more of the peninsula from Hengchun

Travel times are estimates from Summer Bay Inn. For half-day ideas, see our Hengchun travel guide.

Grassland and coastline at Longpan Park
01About 30–35 minutes by car

Longpan Park

Open grassland overlooking the east coast and a long stretch of reef shoreline.

Coastal marker at Taiwan’s Southernmost Point
02About 35 minutes by car, then a 10-minute walk

Taiwan’s Southernmost Point

A quiet forest path leads to the coastal marker at the southern end of the peninsula.

Shell-sand and coral reef coast at Shadao
03About 25–30 minutes by car

Shadao

Clear water, shell-sand shoreline and coral reef scenery make this an easy stop on an east-coast drive.

Chuanfan Rock and the coral reef coast
04About 20–25 minutes by car

Chuanfan Rock

A distinctive offshore rock and a good short stop along the Kenting coast road.

Sandy beach and clear water at Baisha Bay
05About 15–20 minutes by car

Baisha Bay

A curved sandy beach with shallow, clear water—good for a walk, a paddle or time by the shore.

Kelp forest aquarium exhibit at the marine biology museum
06About 15–20 minutes by car

National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium

Exhibits range from Taiwan’s waters to a kelp forest, making this a practical half-day visit in any weather.

Rocky shore and tide pools at Jialeshui
07About 30–35 minutes by car

Jialeshui

Rocky shore, tide pools and changing wave views show a different side of the peninsula’s east coast.

Reef and tide pools in the Houbihu intertidal zone
08About 15 minutes by car

Houbihu Intertidal Zone

At low tide, the reef and tide pools offer a closer look at coastal life. Tides, sea conditions and access change, so join a local community or qualified guided visit for safety and conservation.

Sunset at Hongchaikeng Fishing Harbour
09Driving recommended; time varies with traffic

Hongchaikeng Fishing Harbour

A quiet fishing harbour that is especially pleasant around sunset. In suitable weather and sea conditions, sea turtles are sometimes seen near the harbour, though sightings are never guaranteed.

Garden and old stone wall at the sisal industry exhibition area
10Driving recommended; time varies with traffic

Sisal Industry History Exhibition Area

Old processing buildings, equipment and sisal plants tell the story of an industry that once shaped local life.

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