Explore Kenting National Park
Various 4 hrs
Discover diverse ecosystems, hiking trails, and scenic viewpoints across Taiwan's oldest national park.
Where to stay
Hotels in Kenting
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese Hokkien
Local currency
TWD
(TWD)
Local time
(GMT+8)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Kenting Main Street
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Not customary
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
85 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Seafood BBQ
Mango Shaved Ice
Night Market Snacks
Braised Pork Rice
When to visit Kenting
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: April
Busiest: Jul-Aug
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Jan70
Cool & dry
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Feb75
Mild & dry
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Mar80
Pleasant, less crowded
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Apr85
Warm, good for beach
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May70
Hot, start of rain
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Jun65
Hot, humid, rainy
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Jul80
Hot, peak season
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Aug75
Hot, typhoon risk
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Sept60
Hot, rainy, typhoon
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Oct75
Warm, less rain
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Nov80
Mild, pleasant
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Dec70
Cool & dry
Things to do in Kenting
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Water Sports at Nanwan
Nanwan 3 hrs
Engage in various water activities like jet skiing, banana boating, and snorkeling at Nanwan Beach.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Visit Eluanbi Lighthouse
Eluanbi 2 hrs
Stand at Taiwan's southernmost tip and enjoy panoramic ocean views from this iconic lighthouse.
Relax at Baisha Bay
Baisha 3 hrs
Enjoy the pristine white sands and clear waters of this beautiful, secluded beach, perfect for swimming.
Best in the evening
2 places
Stroll Kenting Night Market
Kenting Main Street 3 hrs
Indulge in a vibrant array of street food, local snacks, and souvenirs along Kenting Main Street.
Witness Chuhuo Natural Fire
Hengchun 1 hr
Observe natural gas vents burning continuously from the ground, creating a unique geological spectacle.
Any time of day
1 place
National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium
Checheng 4 hrs
Explore impressive marine life exhibits, including a massive underwater tunnel and interactive displays.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Kenting
Straight-line distance from the centre of Kenting.
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