Dongfu Temple City God Temple is located on Yanping Road in Donggang Township, Pingtung County, and is commonly referred to locally as the "Jingzhu Gong Temple," being one of the temples of the Xiatai Corner among the Seven Corners of Donggang. Legend has it that it originated when a local merchant, during a chance encounter in Wannianzhou (now Fengshan), obtained a small piece of incense and brought it back home to worship morning and evening. After receiving divine inspiration…
Sicheongxi Hot Springs is located northeast of Checheng Township in Hengchun Peninsula, Pingtung County, Taiwan. It can be reached by traveling about 32 kilometers eastward along County Highway 199 from Checheng. Discovered during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty, these are sedimentary rock hot springs. With natural hot spring water gushing from underground, they were historically called "Chutang" (meaning "emerging hot water"). Additionally, because this area is a basin surrounded by mountains with rivers running through it...
The National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium, abbreviated as the Marine Museum, is located in Checheng Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan, at the coastal area at the foot of Guishan Mountain in the northwest corner of Kenting National Park. It is a large-scale museum themed around marine life. The museum covers an area of approximately 96.81 hectares. Its planning began in 1991, and it opened on February 25, 2000…
Shuangliu Forest Recreation Area is located in Danlu Village, Shizi Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan, covering a total area of 1,600 hectares. It gets its name from being situated at the confluence of the two main headstreams of the Fenggang River. The forest boasts beautiful tree cover, with dense and serene stands of trees such as gliricidia, Chinese pistache, acacia, Taiwan beech, camphor, and mahogany. Moreover, the forest is crisscrossed with streams…
The Kenting Forest Recreation Area is located within Kenting National Park in Hengchun Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan, at an elevation of approximately 230–300 meters. It features high-latitude coral reef and limestone terrain, which is a rare geological landscape in Taiwan. The forest is densely covered with tropical woodlands and rich in bird species. From August each year to the following spring, birds such as the brown shrike, Chinese sparrowhawk, grey-faced buzzard, and yellow…
The Maolin Scenic Area was officially established on July 1, 1999. In October 2001, its coverage was expanded from the original Maolin Township (now Maolin District) to six townships including Taoyuan Township and Liouguei Township of Kaohsiung County (now Taoyuan District and Liouguei District of Kaohsiung City), as well as Sandimen Township, Wutai Township, and Majia Township of Pingtung County, gradually making the scenic area one of the most renowned tourist destinations in southern…
Hengchun Ancient City is located in Hengchun Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan. It served as the county seat of Hengchun during the Qing Dynasty. Construction began on October 18, 1875 (the 1st year of the Guangxu reign, November 15, 1875), and was completed on July 15, 1879 (the 5th year of the Guangxu reign, September 1, 1879). It is the only existing city in Taiwan that retains all of its original city gates. Heng...
Jialeshui is located in Manzhou Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan, and is a well-known attraction within Kenting National Park. Originally called Jialuoshui, which means "waterfall" in Hokkien, in 1975 then-Premier Chiang Ching-kuo visited the area and renamed it Jialeshui, drawing from the phrase "peace and prosperity." He also named the previously unnamed waterfall "Shanhai Waterfall." After being bestowed with these names by a prominent figure, the scenic site gained widespread fame, leading to a sharp increase in visitor numbers.
Established in 1997, Dapeng Bay Scenic Area is primarily located in the Dapeng Bay waters on the southwestern side of Taiwan proper and the adjacent land. The area encompasses two major scenic zones: Dapeng Bay and Liuqiu. The northern boundary of Dapeng Bay is formed by Provincial Highway 17 and County Highway Ping 63, while the eastern boundary follows the township border of Linbian, turning along existing drainage canal dikes and continuing onto County Highways Ping 12-1 and 128…
As early as the Qing Dynasty, the Hengchun Peninsula saw the emergence of numerous settlements along its coastal areas — such as present-day Hengchun and Checheng — and in regions like Manzhou, driven by the development of agriculture and fisheries. Due to the area’s limited transportation and its unique geography and climate, the village homes here differ greatly from the commonly seen Min-style architecture found across Taiwan. Instead, influenced by maritime activities…
Located next to Pingtung’s Zhongzheng Junior High School, the Qiu family’s Henan Hall Zhongshi Di is the most well-preserved of the ancient Hakka residences in southern Liutui. As the Qiu ancestors once traveled to Fujian to attain scholarly honors and the area is a cultural intersection of Hoklo and Hakka communities, the layout and intricate decorations of the Qiu residence show clear influences from Fujian architecture—especially the exquisitely carved wooden components between beams, the Koji pottery wall ornaments, and the roof …
The park is made up of over 2,000 mahogany trees, all over 80 years old, offering cool shade everywhere. This mysterious forest is home to insects, fish, birds, and beasts. Its main recreational activities revolve around eight major themes. The Green Forest Fortress is divided into eight hamlets, each brimming with joy, surprises, tranquility, and legends... It's a super cool theme park written in the form of stories, where the animals, flowers, plants, and trees, together with the carefully crafted story themes, allow you to gain knowledge about nature and broaden your horizons while having fun, achieving the perfect balance of education and entertainment. The park is filled with an atmosphere of wonder, romance, and joy that will make you never want to leave.
Checheng Fuan Temple is located in Checheng Township, Pingtung County, at the southernmost tip of Taiwan. It is reputed to be the largest temple dedicated to the Earth God (Tudigong) in all of Taiwan and even Southeast Asia. The temple is said to possess remarkable divine power, having blessed the local community for 300 years. As the spiritual center of Hengchun, the main hall houses a statue of Tudigong adorned with numerous gold medals. Legend has it that during the Qing Dynasty, the statue was honored and bestowed with a royal crown and a dragon robe by Emperor Qianlong, making it the most majestic and imposing Tudigong statue in the entire province.
Manzhou Township is located in Taiwan, situated in a subtropical maritime climate zone. The weather is mild and pleasant, with perpetual summer and no winter—ideal conditions for the growth of a wide variety of plants. Most of the land is covered in lush green forests, earning it the reputation of "emerald hues over the sea." Amid the towering mountains and steep ridges, there is a rich diversity of plant species, and the forest presents ever-changing beauty. Ancient trees in their primeval forests abound, each a rare sight in the world. The main tourist attractions in Manzhou Township include: Kenting National Park, Jiupeng Desert, Gangzi Grand Desert, Chufeng Valley Grassland, Nanren Lake, Jialeshuei, Nanren Mountain Ecological Reserve, and Nanren Mountain Dwarf Houses.
The Píngdōng Big Iron Bridge spans the Gaoping River, connecting Kaohsiung and Píngdōng counties. For over 80 years, it was the longest and most spectacular railway bridge on the southern Taiwan rail line. Though it was retired in 1989 following the completion of a new bridge, its historical value and architectural beauty have not diminished with time, and it has now been designated as a second-class historic site.
The white-sand beach in Kenting National Park where director Ang Lee filmed *Life of Pi* – Bai Sha Wan is a shell beach composed of marine organism shells, with uniform, glistening, and bright sand grains. It's suitable for swimming, diving, sailing, and riding jet skis year-round. On land, you can have barbecues, go camping, or enjoy cycling along the bike trails; during autumn and winter, you can watch the sunset sink into the sea, and the area is also great for stargazing at night.
Sheding Nature Park is located southeast of Kenting Forest Recreation Area, covering an area of over 180 hectares. It features terrains primarily formed by coral reef forests, including grasslands, shrublands, canyons, and limestone caves, with an average elevation of around 200 meters. The entire park is connected by a 13-kilometer-long trail and equipped with scenic rest shelters and interpretive signs...
Au Waterfall, also known as Dajin Waterfall, is located at the boundary between Sandimen and Gaoshu townships. It is a majestic yet graceful waterfall, with a vast and deep-reaching landscape that offers stunning scenery. Thanks to its well-developed trail facilities, it is a popular destination for waterfall sightseeing. Au Waterfall has five levels, with the second tier being the most accessible. The waterfall cascades down long and slender, striking a perfect balance...
Nine Turns Tunnel is one of the great wonders of the Central Cross-Island Highway, often leaving both domestic and international visitors in awe. The highway here was built by carving through mountains and drilling tunnels, with peculiar rocks, steep cliffs, and winding roads that twist through solid rock — a fusion of human engineering and nature’s breathtaking craftsmanship. Nine Turns Tunnel features countless corridors, all painstakingly chiseled out during the construction of the Central Cross-Island Highway...
Changchun Shrine is located not far from the entrance of Taroko Gorge in Hualien County, Taiwan. Within the shrine, memorial tablets honor the 212 workers who lost their lives during the construction of the Central Cross-Island Highway. These tablets pay tribute to these great heroes. As we admire the dramatic and breathtaking scenery along the highway, let us not forget to pay our highest respects to them. …