EXPLORE HENGCHUN
Start from Summer Bay Inn and choose an Old Town walk, a water activity or a half day along the coast.
1 / 2Good forOld-town walks · film locations · local snacks · local stories
Walk from Summer Bay Inn to A Jia’s House, a filming location from Cape No. 7, then continue through the old streets and city gates to the folk music museum. There is no need to rush this easy town walk.
Summer Bay Inn → A Jia’s House from Cape No. 7 → Hengchun Old City gates → Hengchun Folk Music Museum → Old Town snacks → Return to the inn
Good forFirst-time paddlers · a slower water activity · time on the sea
An instructor covers balance and paddling before you head onto the water. Some plans include snorkelling. The location and timing depend on the provider and the day’s sea conditions.
Meet the activity provider → SUP basics → Paddle at sea → Optional snorkelling, depending on the plan → Shower and change → Meal around Houbihu
Good forFirst-time divers · underwater scenery · guided basic practice
Begin with a safety briefing and equipment check, then enter the water with an instructor. The dive site, eligibility and restrictions depend on the provider and the day’s sea conditions.
Meet the provider → Briefing and equipment → Instructor-led dive → Underwater photos → Shower and change → Rest or eat around Houbihu
Good forBeach time · group water activities · a livelier pace
Set aside half a day for the beach and water. Available activities depend on the provider, weather, sea conditions and any on-site restrictions.
South Bay → Partner water activities → Beach time → Return to Hengchun in the afternoon
1 / 4Good forCoastal walks · sea views · sunset · a flexible route
Leave the inn in the afternoon, choose either Houwan or Wanlitong, continue to Baisha Bay, then finish at Guanshan or another west-coast sunset spot. Allow about 3–5 hours so there is time to walk and stop by the sea.
Summer Bay Inn → Choose Houwan or Wanlitong → Baisha Bay → Guanshan or another west-coast sunset stop → Return to Hengchun
1 / 6Good forCoastal scenery · familiar landmarks · grassland and sea views
Head south from the inn for Chuanfan Rock, Shadao and Eluanbi Lighthouse, walk to Taiwan’s Southernmost Point, then finish with the grassland and east-coast views at Longpan Park. Allow about 4–5 hours; a hired driver can adjust the order and stopping time.
Summer Bay Inn → Chuanfan Rock → Shadao → Eluanbi Lighthouse → Taiwan’s Southernmost Point → Longpan Park → Return to Hengchun
NATURE WALKS
Walk through Guishan, Longluantan, Sheding or the forest trails for a quieter side of the peninsula.
SEASONS & STARS
Spring music, summer nights in the Old City, autumn raptor watching, winter hot springs and the Southern Cross in late spring and early summer.