[Travel]Kenting’s Hidden Gem: Little Bali Rock Beach

When visiting Kenting, you definitely shouldn’t head to crowded, sun-scorched spots like South Bay. In this laid-back southernmost part of the country, you should be embracing the atmosphere of the deep south.

Divers all know that Kenting has a hidden gem — over a decade ago, Gong Shao even came here once. Back then, there weren’t many people, and most came to dive and see the coral. Recently, it has become a widely recognized secret spot. You can even find “Little Bali Rock” with an address marked on Google. Is that a good thing? Maybe. But we still hope visitors will take good care of the environment — such beautiful places are becoming rare.
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Currently, “Little Bali Rock” has trash bins available, and some vendors offer umbrella rentals. The bins aren’t very large, so please keep your trash with you or take it away. The beach isn’t your personal space — don’t litter, and don’t leave umbrellas and chairs right in front of the tides. Let’s preserve a nice environment for everyone.

“Little Bali Rock” is located on the other side of Baisha. This area is also the outflow point of the Nuclear Power Plant No. 3. Coming from Hengchun, you’ll pass by Houbi Lake, where you can take a semi-submersible glass-bottom boat ride or try Ah Hui’s sashimi. A bit further along is “Little Bali Rock,” though its entrance isn’t easy to find.

From the road, you can spot the small bay near the seawall — that’s our so-called hidden gem.

To identify the entrance, look for the tree standing right in the middle of the road — it’s very recognizable. The entrance is right across from it, and the roads on both sides are usually packed with cars. Basically, if you see lots of vehicles along the roadside near the beach, I’d say it’s a good idea to stop and walk down to check it out. That’s how I, Gong Shao, have discovered many incredible spots.

There’s a sign at the intersection, and next to it is a small path that looks like a secret trail straight out of a Totoro movie.

The bushes on both sides grow as tall as a person.

It won’t take long before you see a stunning beach.

There are no shops here, so it remains quite pristine. The sandy shore is scattered with bits of coral reef. Many families come here with their kids to play in the water, while most people just come to enjoy the beautiful scenery and crystal-clear sea.

In Taiwan, there are truly only a handful of places this clean and clear — so please don’t take the sand or coral rocks away.
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The coastline here isn’t very deep, so most people come here for snorkeling.

On the right side of the beach, there’s a kids’ section naturally enclosed by rocks, forming a little cove.

The blue-green water glistening under the sunlight is as mesmerizing as gemstones.

The rock formations here are arranged like a maze, with narrow gaps you can actually walk through. It feels like navigating a labyrinth, and once you emerge on the other side, you’ll discover another incredible hidden world.

Later, during a break, someone mentioned taking us to see a hidden beach. We had thought the “hidden gem” of Little Bali Rock was this beach, but it turns out it’s actually on the other side, accessible only by walking past this cliff wall. It’s tucked behind the kids’ play area — unless you’re snorkeling or swimming, most people would never notice this little paradise.

This is a gently sloped, small sandy cove, but the water is already a bit murky and hasn’t settled yet. Judging by that, quite a few people must have visited before us. Guess even secret spots aren’t so secret anymore.
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Beautiful landscapes truly need everyone’s care. Every grain of sand and every stone here belongs to nature. I always remind my own kids of that. If you bring food or drinks, please be sure to take your trash with you — we’re counting on you. Hope all visitors can find their own piece of paradise here.