Kenting, Taiwan: travel guide
Taiwan's southern tip for beaches, reefs and a lively resort strip
Taiwan's southernmost point and only tropical resort town, Kenting sits within Kenting National Park — the island's oldest and most biodiverse.
About Kenting
Kenting is a resort area at the southern tip of Taiwan, within the national park that covers the Hengchun Peninsula. It is the island's most tropical corner, with white-sand beaches, coral reefs and open coastline.
Things to do in Kenting include snorkelling and swimming at Baisha beach, walking out to the lighthouse at Cape Eluanbi and wandering the main street for food and night markets. Cycling, surfing and coastal hikes round out the days, with plenty of space for nature.
Kenting suits families, couples and backpackers who want sun and sea. Spring and autumn are good, and summer is the main beach season with typhoons possible.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Currency
- TWD
- Time zone
- Asia/Taipei
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Top places to visit in Kenting
Kenting National Park
Nature · 4.5 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate
Taiwan's oldest national park (1984) with coral reef, tropical forest, and white-sand beaches. Baisha Beach; Eluanbi Lighthouse at the southern tip.
Things to do
- Kenting Snorkelling & Glass-Bottom Boat Water Sports · 3 h · from TWD 990 per person
Where to stay in Kenting
- Kenting Main Street about TWD 1,600 per night
Backpacker and beach-resort strip with surf shops and open-air bars.
Hotels
- Caesar Park Hotel Kenting 5-star · TWD 8,000 to TWD 32,000 per night
Where to eat
- Kenting Main Street Night Market taiwanese, seafood · about TWD 405 per person
Getting to Kenting
Nearest airport: Kaohsiung (KHH), about 84 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.
Getting around
- Scooter Rental
- Taxi
- Walking
Safety and scams to avoid
Beach Rental "Damage" Scam
Baisha Beach, Kenting Main Street beach operators
Water sports equipment rentals (jet ski, kayak, SUP boards) often have vague rental agreements. Operators claim post-use damage on equipment with pre-existing wear and demand cash repairs before returning the security deposit.
How to avoid it: Photograph equipment before and after use. Only rent from operators who provide a written receipt with the security deposit amount. Pay deposit by card where possible. Check Google Reviews of the specific operator.
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Frequently asked questions about Kenting
- Where should I stay in Kenting?
- Our guide covers these areas to stay in Kenting: Kenting Main Street.
- How do I get around Kenting?
- Ways to get around Kenting covered in our guide: Scooter rental, Taxi, Walking.
- What scams should I watch out for in Kenting?
- Scams reported to us for Kenting include Beach Rental "Damage" Scam. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.