Hengchun Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Hengchun which includes a city
Hengchun featuring a city
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Hengchun showing a city

Learn about local culture at the preserved city wall near the gateway to a vast national park, where you can scuba dive and see monkeys.

Hengchun is an urban township lying at the southern tip of Taiwan. Pass through the agricultural area south of Pingtung City to Kenting National Park to experience stunning beaches and tropical forests. See the city wall for a sense of the majesty and rich tradition of this mystical part of the world.

The region’s name literally translates to “Eternal Spring Town.” The area has pleasant temperatures year-round with a wet season from May to October.

Start at the Hengchun Ancient City Gate to appreciate the region’s history. The well-preserved wall stretches about 1.6 miles (2.7 kilometres) of the township. Walk along its length and encounter the majestic gates and the Queen of Heaven Temple. Look for the remarkable eternal flame at Chuhuo Bridge, made from the burning of natural gases escaping from the earth.

After learning about local culture and history, enjoy the beach. Enter Kenting National Park and go to the sandy shore of Nan Wan Beach, where you can rent diving equipment and speed boats. Eat at a restaurant across from the beach, with views of the ocean and the green cliffs. 

Explore the small town of Kenting for its restaurants and market before a trip to the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium. It is home to many exhibits showcasing remarkable creatures from around the world. Walk through the underwater tunnel and see the whale show.

The township was founded in 1873 as part of the Qing dynasty, before passing through the hands of the Japanese and ultimately the Chinese again.

The nearest major transportation hub is the Kaohsiung International Airport, 62 miles (100 kilometres) north of Hengchun. A bus ride from the airport will take 7 hours. Once you arrive, rent scooters or cars or take a taxi to get around.

Visit Hengchun to explore remnants of the Qing dynasty and Japanese empire along preserved walls, an exceptional armoured lighthouse and a scenic park. 

Where to stay in Hengchun

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Kenting

If you're spending some time in Kenting, Kenting Night Market and Little Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kenting
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Big Beach

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Big Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kenting Night Market and Kenting Beach.

Big Beach
Nan Wan Beach showing a beach

South Beach

Visitors to South Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Nan Wan Beach is worth a stop.

South Beach
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Wanlitong

While Wanlitong isn't home to many top sights, Hengchun Night Market and Hengchun Old Town South Gate are some notable places to visit nearby.

Wanlitong
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Eluan

Eluan is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Eluanbi Lighthouse and Longpan Park.

Eluan
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Hengchun Old Town

You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Hengchun Old Town. You might want to make time for a stop at Hengchun Old Town South Gate or Hengchun Night Market.

Hengchun Old Town
YoHo Beach Resort

YoHo Beach Resort

4 out of 5
27-8, Wan-Li Road, Hengchun, Pingtung County
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Hengchun. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff provided excellent service, the room was a bit outdated. We got sick because the food was not fresh. We ate meal at the restaurant by the beach, and by the afternoon we started feeling nauseous, vomiting, and having diarrhea. My child even threw up because of it. We felt unwell for two ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

YoHo Beach Resort
Caesar Park Kenting

Caesar Park Kenting

5 out of 5
6 Kenting Road, Hengchun, Pingtung County
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hengchun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Decent hotel. The room we stayed in had a private backyard with a hot spring. There was a backdoor to the pool. Room was clean and not too tight. The bathroom was kind of strange. It was enclosed with sliding walls? The pool was nice and had many different depths. Only issue was it's not heated. ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Caesar Park Kenting
Grand Bay Resort

Grand Bay Resort

4 out of 5
No.998, Henggong Rd., Hengchun, Pingtung County
The price is ₹9,561 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹9,561
₹11,044 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Hengchun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Kenting National Park and National ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (277 reviews)
"Good!"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2024

Grand Bay Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Luxury Apartment

Luxury Apartment

3 out of 5
7F.-2, No. 68, Ln. 130, Dehe Rd, Hengchun, Pingtung County
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Hengchun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kenting National Park and National Museum ...
Luxury Apartment
Villa Winding Land

Villa Winding Land

3.5 out of 5
No. 23, Lane 9, Ximen Road, Hengchun, Pingtung County
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Hengchun. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kenting National Park and National Museum of ...
2017夏季家庭旅遊
"隱身巷弄內的villa,確實有點難找,如果是開大車的朋友請注意。整體舒適度可,服務ok,早餐優。"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2017

Villa Winding Land
SUNRISEGOODHOUSE

SUNRISEGOODHOUSE

2 out of 5
No. 96, Huancheng N. Rd., Hengchun, Pingtung County
Stay at this holiday home in Hengchun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kenting National Park and National Museum of Marine ...
SUNRISEGOODHOUSE
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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