Protect the natural ecology！ The "Six Major Attractions in Kenting to Start Charging Fees in 2016"

▲ Eluanbi Park. (Photo / Courtesy of Kenting National Park official website)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Kenting National Park has always been a top choice for overseas travelers visiting southern Taiwan. However, with the increase in mainland Chinese tourists, the large influx of visitors has put pressure on Kenting’s ecological environment. In order to preserve the ecosystem and increase park revenue, starting from 2016, the Kenting National Park Administration will shift six attractions — including Eluanbi and Guanshan — from free entry to paid entry, while also adjusting ticket prices at those already charging fees.

1. Eluanbi Park
The current entrance fee for Eluanbi Park is NT$40. It is expected to be adjusted to NT$60 starting from January 2016.

2. Manzhou Jialeshuei Scenic Area
The current ticket price is NT$70, which will rise to NT$80 at the beginning of 2016.

3. Cat’s Head Cape Park
Cat’s Head Cape Park, currently free to enter, will start charging an entrance fee of NT$30 from May next year. Seniors aged 65 and above can enjoy a 50% discount on weekends by presenting ID, and children under 12 years old can enter for free (ID required).

▲ Nanren Lake. (Photo / Courtesy of Kenting National Park Administration Facebook page)

4. Longkeng and Nanrenshan Ecological Reserves
These two ecological reserves will adopt a new paid admission system starting from March next year. The interpretation fee for Longkeng is NT$1,500 for a roughly 2–3 hour tour; Nanrenshan, requiring a 4–5 hour journey, will charge NT$2,000.

Daily visitor numbers are also subject to limits: Longkeng Ecological Area allows up to 150 people per morning and afternoon session, while Nanrenshan is limited to 400 visitors per day. Both require advance booking.

5. Hengchun Guanshan
The sunset at Guanshan, recognized by CNN as one of the most beautiful in the world, will also implement a fee system starting next year. The Hengchun Township Office plans to charge each visitor an environmental cleaning fee of NT$60.

The Kenting National Park Administration stated that adjusting ticket prices or introducing fees will inevitably affect visitor numbers, but hopes that the introduction of charges will improve the quality of the recreational experience while ensuring sustainable ecological protection. Free admission benefits may also be considered for local Hengchun residents.