Breathtaking!“Taiwan’s Mount Fuji Reflection” spotted here — view it from a hotel inside Kenting National Park

After sunset, the grassy areas and pool are off-limits, all in line with their philosophy of preserving nature. The natural spring-fed ecological pond located outside the main building avoids the use of herbicides on the surrounding lawns to allow for natural ecological cycles within the national park. The building itself is also designed as a green structure. At night, if you want to step out and stargaze, you can head to the rooftop and lie on the terrace to gaze at the star-studded sky. It’s close to nature while still ensuring guest safety.This kind of assertive thoughtfulness actually reveals genuine care, making it all the more cherished.

When reporters visited Hwatai Ruiyuan on a summer afternoon, the first thing that caught their eye was the bamboo-woven art on the ceiling at the entrance, handcrafted by master artisans from Zhushan in Nantou. The hexagonal patterns on the bamboo screens complement the hexagonal floor tiles, conveying the resilient spirit of the Taiwanese people. Walking further into the bedroom, rooms facing Dajian Mountain each have a balcony. The rooms don’t provide bottled water but instead offer reusable portable bottles for water or tea — another thoughtful touch by Hwatai Ruiyuan.


▲ As soon as you enter the room, you can see today’s sunset time.


▲ % The TV placement in the rooms is quite clever.



▲ % The room layout is simple and elegant.



▲ Bathroom area.
% No mini-bar is provided.


The interior design also features many thoughtful details. To encourage guests to spend more time enjoying the scenery, Hwatai Ruiyuan hides the television behind a mirror. When the TV is off, it looks like a mirror, and only when you press the power button does the screen become visible. If the room is too bright, you may even need to draw the curtains to “see the TV.” Additionally, eco-friendly, biodegradable toiletries are used. The only downside is that the small single-use packaging of these toiletries still consumes some resources daily — an area where the hotel could improve.


▲ Inside the room.


▲ The reflection of Dajian Mountain is especially beautiful in the morning.



Staying at this hotel offers one of the most beautiful views of Taiwan’s “Mount Fuji Reflection.” The water pool in front of the hotel, facing Dajian Mountain, reflects the mountain perfectly on windless mornings when the water is calm. It resembles Japan’s “Mount Fuji Reflection” or Argentina’s “Diamond Mountain,” creating a breathtaking scene that inspires awe.


▲ % You can also see the reflection of Dajian Mountain in the water here, which is very photogenic.




The hotel also features a “Chiang Kai-shek Study Room,” preserving traces of its past as the Kenting Guesthouse. This “southernmost residence” includes Chiang Kai-shek’s study, bedroom, bathroom, and meeting room. The study’s fireplace even hides a secret passage that leads directly to the grassy area in front of the hotel. The room retains furniture and artifacts once used by Chiang Kai-shek and is open for free public viewing, offering an important historical retrospective.

For outdoor activities, Hwatai Ruiyuan has voluntarily created a guided map of Kenting National Park, selecting representative sites such as the Banyan Tree Area and the Limestone Cave, all within a two-hour walking distance. The hotel provides shuttle and guided tour services for just NT$250 per person, allowing guests to enjoy the natural beauty of the national park.


▲ % Even on a nighttime eco-tour, you can explore nature within a two-hour radius.

Hwatai Ruiyuan Kenting Guesthouse
Address: No. 101, Gongyuan Road, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan
Phone: (08) 886-3666
Room rate: Starting from NT$5,999 + 10% per room on weekdays