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A One-Week Itinerary For Taipei, Taiwan

Published November 23, 2025
Last updated March 2, 2026

This blog post was proudly created without the use of generative AI. It was 100% written and edited by a human, for humans. Enjoy, and thanks for your support!

Taiwan is one of my favorite destinations in Asia, which is why I’m so excited to finally feature Taipei on my travel blog! I recently spent a week there, and I found a fun, bustling city with excellent tourism infrastructure and lots of cultural attractions.

A night market in Taipei

My first trip to Taiwan was in 2019, when I visited Kaohsiung and Kenting National Park in the south. This 2025 visit was my second trip to Taiwan. Taipei, the nation’s capital, is in the north, so I’ve officially seen multiple parts of the island. I’m already dreaming about going back for a third time to continue to “fill in the gaps” and see cities such as Taichung or Tainan!

This blog post will highlight all of the attractions I saw during my week in Taipei. To skip down to any particular one, click or tap the corresponding link below!

Monuments and Landmarks

Taipei 101
台北101

Address: No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110
Website: https://www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Taipei101.official/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taipei101_official/

Taipei 101 is Taiwan’s most iconic landmark. You simply can’t visit Taipei without going up to the observation deck here! Completed in 2004, Taipei 101 (named for its 101 floors) was the tallest building in the world for about five years. In 2009, the Burj Khalifa in the UAE took first place. As of late 2025, Taipei 101 is the 11th tallest skyscraper globally.

To visit the observatory, you’ll need to enter the mall connected to Taipei 101 and follow signs for the ticket counter. If I remember correctly, this ticket vendor was on the fifth floor of the mall. Admittedly, the layout was a little confusing, and it took me a little while to find the right spot. If you’re lost, I’m sure any staff member in the building can help direct you.

Once you get to the ticket counter, you’ll have the option to purchase a basic or premium ticket. I opted for a basic ticket, which included a visit to the 89th floor and cost 600 NTD (approx. 19 USD as of November 2025). There is also an option to visit both the 89th and 101st floors for 980 NTD (approx. 31 USD). A friend advised that the views would be similar, which is why I purchased the cheaper one.

As far as observation decks go, the one on Taipei 101’s 89th floor was pretty standard. It’s decently spacious, and there are a number of restaurants and food stalls up there. In terms of views, Taipei 101 is almost completely surrounded by dense city, except to the southeast. In that direction, Taipei 101 looks toward Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan).

One interesting thing to see on the 89th floor is Taipei 101’s tuned mass damper (TMD). This giant metal ball suspended by cables helps minimize the building’s sway during strong wind or earthquakes. Most buildings that have TMDs keep them out of sight, but Taipei 101 offers visitors a rare look at one. I didn’t actually see the damper move, so there must not have been much wind on the day I went!

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
國立中正紀念堂

Address: No. 21, Zhongshan S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100012, Taiwan
Website: https://www.cksmh.gov.tw/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cksmhfb/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cksmh/

Taipei’s most prominent historical monument is arguably the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. It was constructed in the second half of the 1970s to honor Chiang Kai-shek (1887 – 1975), who was the leader of the Republic of China from 1928 until his death. The memorial hall is a large white structure with an arched entry and an octagonal navy-blue roof.

If you’re here on the hour between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, you can watch the “Military Honor Guard Ceremonial Patrols and Drills” that take place in front of the monument. They last for about ten minutes.

Inside the main hall of the memorial, there’s a big statue of Chiang Kai-shek. The overall layout of this main room sort of reminded me of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

On the lower levels of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, you’ll find some galleries and exhibits (plus souvenir shops, cafes, and even a post office). Most of the exhibitions I saw appeared to be temporary art and calligraphy. However, the memorial’s official website indicates that there are permanent exhibits showcasing the life of Chiang Kai-shek and the history of the Republic of China. I must have missed those.

Liberty Square (Freedom Square)
自由廣場

Address: No. 21, Zhongshan S Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100

Liberty Square (also called “Freedom Square” in English) gets its name from the fact that pro-democracy protests happened here in the 1980s and 1990s. These culminated in Taiwan’s transition from authoritarianism to democracy with popular presidential elections beginning in the mid-90s.

This huge public plaza is beautifully tiled and surrounded on all four sides by important monuments: the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to the east, the Liberty Square Main Gate to the west, the National Concert Hall to the north, and the National Theater to the south. Of those, the National Concert Hall and National Theater have very similar, almost mirrored designs, giving the square a nice sense of symmetry.

Liberty Square Main Gate (自由廣場牌樓)
National Concert Hall (國家音樂廳)
National Theater (國家戲劇院) in the background

Liberty Square also has manicured gardens, ponds, and a covered pathway that walls off the plaza from the surrounding city streets (although there are numerous gates that allow you to enter or exit on foot in all directions). I recommend strolling around these grounds after visiting the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.

National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
國立國父紀念館

Address: No. 505, Section 4, Ren’ai Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110
Website: https://www.yatsen.gov.tw/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunyatsenMH/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunyatsen_mh/

Sun Yat-sen (1866 – 1925) was the founder of the Republic of China and the Kuomintang (KMT). This memorial hall dedicated to him was built in the early 1970s, less than a decade before the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall is relatively close to Taipei 101 in the city’s Xinyi District.

Unfortunately, as of November 2025, this memorial hall is closed for renovation, with projected reopening dates online ranging from mid-2026 to 2027. If I get a chance to go back to Taipei after the National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall reopens, I’ll be sure to update this post and share what’s inside!

The silver lining is that the adjacent outdoor spaces are still open to the public, so I circled the building and briefly explored Zhongshan Park (中山公園) in front of the memorial.

Lungshan Temple
艋舺龍山寺

Address: No. 211, Guangzhou St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10853
Website: https://www.lungshan.org.tw/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LungShanTP/

Travelers interested in local religious traditions should set aside an hour or so to check out Lungshan Temple in Taipei. It dates all the way back to the 1700s, but has been destroyed and rebuilt a few times over the centuries. It combines elements of multiple spiritual traditions, including Buddhism and local folk religions.

When I visited, I encountered large crowds. This is an active temple that people pray at, so just be mindful of that if you’re visiting as a tourist. There are different sections of the temple where people pray to specific deities based on what they’re seeking.

The neighborhood surrounding Lungshan Temple is also worth exploring. It’s got a Bohemian vibe that feels pretty distinct from other parts of the city. That might be because Lungshan Temple is located in Wanhua, Taipei’s oldest district.

Parks

Taipei has no shortage of lush, urban parks to check out. Below are the ones I had time to visit during my week in the city.

Da'an Forest Park
大安森林公園

Address: No. 1, Section 2, Xinsheng S Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

This is one of the largest parks within the heart of the city. It even has its own dedicated metro stop on the Tamsui–Xinyi (Red) line. In Da’an Forest Park, there are groves of palm trees, wide open fields, and some wooded areas. There’s also a pond, but it was closed for landscaping when I walked through.

228 Peace Memorial Park
二二八和平公園

Address: No. 3, Ketagalan Blvd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100

228 Peace Memorial Park is a short walk south of Taipei Main Station. There are lots of natural areas in this park, but one noteworthy thing here is the Tsui Hang Pagoda (翠亨閣), pictured below. The National Taiwan Museum is also located on the northern edge of 228 Peace Memorial Park. Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to go to that museum on this trip.

This park’s name honors victims of the February 28 Massacre, in which an estimated tens of thousands of Taiwanese people were killed in a crackdown on an anti-government uprising in 1947. To read more about the February 28 Massacre and see what some Taiwanese people did on the 2026 anniversary of 228, click or tap here.

Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)
象山

Trailhead location: Click or tap for Google Maps link

If you’re looking for that iconic view of the Taipei skyline that puts Taipei 101 front and center, you’ll have to climb up Elephant Mountain! It’s not a terribly long hike, but it is almost all stairs, so I definitely worked up a sweat making my way to the top.

The beginning of the trail is pictured below, right on a seemingly random city street. Eventually, you’ll reach a couple of different panoramic viewpoints. After enjoying the view and taking some pictures, I turned around and headed back down. If you keep hiking west, the pathway turns into a vast network of wooded trails. Luckily, you don’t have to go deep into the mountains to see the city skyline.

Museums

I’m not a big “museum person” when I travel, but I’ll usually try to visit one or two museums per trip. I went to two in Taipei: one featuring older works and one specializing in contemporary art. This was a great way to see both historical artifacts and modern Taiwanese works.

National Palace Museum
國立故宮博物院

Address: No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111
Website: https://www.npm.gov.tw/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/npmgov/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/national_palace_museum/

The National Palace Museum is home to a giant collection of imperial art. According to the official website, these pieces come from the “Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing courts.” There’s also an interesting history of these collections being taken from Beijing immediately after the Chinese Civil War.

As you can see in these pictures, I visited the National Palace Museum on a rainy day. The friend I was staying with in Taipei recommended I do that, and I have to agree that it was the right call. It’s such a large museum that it’s an easy way to spend an entire rainy afternoon indoors, which is exactly what I did.

The amount of ceramics, calligraphy, and other historical relics on display at the National Palace Museum is immense. I think I saw every exhibit there, but to be honest, after a while everything did start to blur together. There were a few really memorable pieces on display, such as the “puzzle ball” shown below, but some things basically went over my head (especially the calligraphy… and this is coming from someone who studied Chinese for a number of years in high school and college).

Outside the museum, you’ll find Zhishan Garden (至善園), a cozy little spot that was nice to meander through even in the rain. There are some covered walkways overlooking the ponds here, but I wasn’t able to stay completely dry out there.

The one thing to keep in mind if you visit the National Palace Museum is that it’s not near any metro stop. The nearest stop is Shilin (士林) on the Tamsui–Xinyi (Red) line, and from there, you can take a number of public buses east to the museum. Alternatively, you can walk about 40 minutes or take a taxi/Uber.

Taipei Fine Arts Museum
臺北市立美術館

Address: No. 181, Section 3, Zhongshan N Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10461
Website: https://www.tfam.museum/index.aspx?ddlLang=en-us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taipeifineartsmuseum/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tfam_museum/

If ancient art isn’t your thing, consider visiting the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM) instead of the National Palace Museum. TFAM specializes in contemporary Taiwanese art, and I found most of the pieces here to be really engaging and thought-provoking.

TFAM has a nice variety of modern art that touches on both heavier and lighter subjects. There were also quite a few digital works here, such as short films and other immersive experiences. Also, the general admission ticket price is only 30 NTD (approx. 1 USD) as of November 2025!

Dihua Street
迪化街

Address: Dihua St, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103

I’m glad I spent one of my afternoons in Taipei walking up and down Dihua Street, a historic shopping area in the city’s riverside Datong District. Shops here mainly sell traditional herbs and food products, but there are also restaurants, cafes, a visitor center, a temple, and much more.

As you can see in these pictures, Dihua Street has unique architecture that utilizes a lot of red brick. Because it’s such an old street, efforts have been made to preserve this architectural style here. No other street I saw in Taipei looked like Dihua Street.

Visit a Night Market
夜市

I wrote earlier in this post that you can’t visit Taipei without going to Taipei 101, and I’d say the same thing about night markets! They’re an integral part of Taiwanese culture that you just shouldn’t miss. Taipei has a number of famous night markets, including Ningxia Night Market, Linjiang Night Market, Le Hua Night Market, and many others.

The friend I was visiting here and I decided to go to Shilin Night Market (士林夜市) because it was easy to get to on the Tamsui–Xinyi (Red) line. It was raining the night we went, so the market area wasn’t packed. We tried a bunch of different street food, and we ended our night at a fun camping-themed bar called Noobtent!

Day Trip to Tamsui
淡水區

If you’re spending a week or more in Taipei, consider doing one or two day trips! I went on one to Tamsui, a seaside district in New Taipei City. It takes about an hour to get there from Taipei Main Station on the metro, so it’s easily accessible from the heart of the city.

I’ll be writing a separate blog post about my day in Tamsui, so keep an eye out for that! I’ll link it here as soon as I publish it.

Getting Around

Taipei’s public transportation is one of the best systems I’ve used in many years. It’s clean, affordable, and easy to navigate even if you speak little to no Chinese. Signs and announcements are made in multiple languages including English, and transferring between lines is straightforward.

On this trip, I also used Taiwan High Speed Rail (HSR) to visit Kaohsiung from Taipei for a few days. (In total, I spent about 10 days in the country on this visit, with seven of those days based in Taipei. That’s why I wrote up a one-week itinerary for the capital city.) The HSR experience was pleasant and comfortable. It cost roughly 100 USD for a round-trip ticket between Taipei and Kaohsiung, and travel time on the HSR was about two hours each way.

Taiwan High Speed Rail in Kaohsiung

Beyond that, I think I may have taken one or two Ubers during my week in Taipei. I only rode the bus twice, to get to and from the National Palace Museum. I also took a light rail in Tamsui, but I would say 97% of the time, I was moving around Taipei by metro and on foot. As a public transit enthusiast, I was so happy to find a top-notch transit network in this amazing city!

Make the Most of Your Week in Taipei!

Taipei is one of those cities that’s easy to enjoy as a visitor even if you haven’t done a ton of research before arriving. It’s safe, clean, welcoming, and lively. My list of compliments could go on!

If you’re in Taipei now, or you’re planning a trip, leave a comment below to let me know how it’s going! I personally can’t wait to go back someday soon to explore some more neighborhoods and districts in Taiwan’s capital city!

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This post was published on Nov 23, 2025
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Where to Eat and Drink in Hengchun (Kenting), Taiwan

Published May 22, 2019

If you’re headed to Taiwan’s beautiful Kenting National Park, you might be wondering where the best restaurants are. The answer: in the center of Hengchun, a small town located a few miles northwest of the resorts and sandy beaches. Despite its quiet streets and relaxed vibe, Hengchun has a surprisingly vibrant restaurant and bar scene! The following is a list of all the best places I tried during my five-day visit to the area.

  1. Eat
    1. Hengchun Fu Ji Steamed Dumplings
    2. Chill High High Burritos
    3.  Cafe Cinema
    4. Miniorange
    5. Pizza Options
    6. Ali Seafood
  2. Drink
    1. 30M Bar
    2. New Cut Warehouse
  3. Coffee
    1. Cinema Cafe
    2.  Small Room Coffee

Eat

Exploring the beaches and attractions of Kenting is an energy-intensive endeavor. Grab something to eat at one of the many restaurants listed below.

Hengchun Fu Ji Steamed Dumplings
恆春福記蒸餃

Sometimes in Asia, hole-in-the-wall places end up being the best. Fu Ji is definitely proof of that. Located on one of the few avenues in town that has a lot of restaurants to choose from, Fu Ji looks more like a street stand than anything else. But don’t let their humble appearance deter you. Their dumplings and soup will blow you away!

Their menu consists of the handful of items shown on their red banner in the picture above (which unfortunately has no English translations). Go straight for the steamed dumplings, which in Chinese are called 蒸餃, or “zhēng jiǎo.” At Fu Ji, they’re delicious, juicy, and served fresh!

If you’re really hungry, order the dumplings and a bowl of 肉羹, pronounced “ròu gēng.” This thick soup reminded me of sweet and sour soups I’ve had at Chinese restaurants in the States, but the flavor is even more fragrant. If you get these two items, your bill will be 110 NTD (3.50 USD). Not only will it be delicious and filling, but also really budget friendly!

Chill High High Burritos
笑哈哈墨西哥捲餅

Do you think that name might be implying something? This little place is technically the lobby of a hostel (I think), but nonetheless they had good food, a nice vibe, and friendly staff.

Their menu basically consists of burritos along with some other small plates. I can’t say that they were necessarily the most authentic burritos ever, but I’d dare to say that their use of local ingredients almost made them an unintended fusion dish. Definitely worth a try especially if you haven’t had a burrito in a while!

Cafe Cinema
金像咖啡館

When you think of a retro cafe, do you picture a diner that sells or displays a lot of old-school record discs? Well, this is 2019, and at Cafe Cinema they’ve updated the concept with hundreds of DVDs! The vibe inside is so fun and creative, and I think you can actually rent them (but I never saw anyone try).

In addition to a unique concept, everything I ordered at Cafe Cinema was delicious! The seafood spaghetti I tried was so good that I had to go back and get another plate (the second time with Italian sausage). The noodles were perfect: cooked just enough not to be soggy. Anyone with a spaghetti craving should head over here right away.

Cafe Cinema is also mentioned below as one of the cafes I recommend because they also brew a delicious cup of coffee and have a great vibe for sitting and relaxing! More on that below.

Miniorange
迷你小橘子

This small restaurant is only open until 2:00 in the afternoon, but it’s the perfect place for brunch. I’m not really sure exactly what I ordered here, but it had bread, a scramble, mashed potatoes, and a generous serving of salad. This was probably the most balanced meal I’ve had in weeks!

Pizza Places

I ended up trying two pizza places in Hengchun and liked both. John Dough Pizza had outdoor seating and a chill vibe. The pizza was good and the servers were nice.

The other one I tried was Mangia Pizza. They were clearly going for a more authentic (i.e. Italian) feel, so I took the liberty of ordering a glass of wine with my pizza. Their dining room was pretty small, so they eventually filled up and had to shuffle tables around to seat everyone, but the mushroom pizza I got was good nonetheless.

Before heading to Mangia, I tried to go to Pizza for Peace, but was told that a party of ten was about to come in and that I’d have to wait at least half an hour. The restaurant wasn’t that small, so I was thrown off that they’d be unable to accommodate more than ten diners at once, but I appreciated the honesty about the wait at least.

Ali Seafood
阿利海產

The last place I’ll mention wasn’t located in town, but Ali Seafood got good reviews from this blog so I tried it one night. Since Hengchun and Kenting are right on the water, I felt a bit obligated to try a meal fully dedicated to seafood, and while the dishes there were good, nothing stood out as great. If you’ve been to a seafood place in Hengchun that you loved, let me know in the comments below!

Drink

For a town of this size, I was surprised to find any bars at all! The two I tried were both so interesting and definitely worth a visit.

30M Bar

Let me just put this out there: this could be my favorite bar I’ve ever come across. I know that might sound a bit hyperbolic, but hear me out!

First of all, the bartender, James, is amazing. He’s a great conversationalist and is so welcoming to everyone who comes in. The bar is cozy yet spacious, and the decor is on point.

Then there’s the menu. Be sure to ask for the English version. Each page is dedicated to its own drink, and everything has its own inspiration or story behind it. The menu describes what each drink is about and then lists what ingredients go into it as well as how it tastes (sweet, sour, fruity, strong, etc).

The average price is roughly 200 NTD. It may feel like a lot especially compared to some local meal prices, but that’s still a good deal compared to bar cocktail prices in the US.

As you can see, I stopped in every night for a couple of rounds and made it an unofficial goal to try as much of the menu as I could! The flavors of each beverage were unique, such as a gin made with a locally produced tea, or a rose-infused vodka cocktail.

30M Bar opens at 8:00 p.m. and they’re closed on Tuesday. Be sure to check them out if you are in Hengchun!

New Cut Warehouse
鈕扣倉庫

This is the other place you should check out if you’re craving a drink. Located in what used to be an old factory building on the edge of town, this complex of bars feels like it came straight out of a hipster metropolis like Portland or Austin.

As you turn in from the main road, it might look like you’re entering an abandoned parking lot. Keep going and you should see the front entrance and some lights on inside. There’s not a lot of clear signage to guide your way, which makes it feel very much like a best-kept local secret.

The building (which has concrete walls but no roof in the first room) houses a couple of different bartending stations well as an area for skateboarding and a small stage area for musicians. I only tried drinks from the first one, which was a rum bar that had a surprising number of options featuring white and dark rum and fruity flavors that will transport your taste buds to a beach somewhere in Jamaica. 

New Cut Warehouse is perfect for groups because it’s so big and there’s ample space to sit and relax. However, solo travelers should also go check it out because it’s a really cool place that isn’t like other bars. New Cut is located here and you enter from Hengxi Road across from the Christian hospital.

Coffee

If you know me, then you know I’m constantly on the lookout for cafes, especially if they’re a good place to sit and use WiFi for a bit. Here are the two I found.

Cafe Cinema
金像咖啡

Mentioned above for their great atmosphere and delicious food, Cafe Cinema gets a second mention here as a great cafe. The black coffee is good and the lattes are clearly made by an experienced barista. They were also never overly crowded and have free WiFi, so I felt comfortable staying a while and getting a bit done online there.

Small Room Coffee
小間珈琲

This was the other cafe I liked in Hengchun. I didn’t see an English menu, but they might have one or be able to help translate. They offer quite a few single-origin brews as well as other standards. Despite being pretty small, it was so relaxing and quiet inside and their counter seats next to the window are the perfect place to sit down and catch up on email (or scroll through social media).

The menu at Small Room Coffee

Kenting is a beautiful part of Taiwan that’s about as far as you can get from the tourist hotspot of Taipei. If you’re already there, try one of the places on my list and let me know what you think! Still not sure whether you want to visit Kenting National Park? Click on over to my post about it and let me convince you! Thanks for reading!

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This post was published on May 22, 2019

Hi, I’m Kevin! I’m a coffee addict from Seattle, and my life revolves around traveling! Caffeinated Excursions is a record of my trips over the past seven years. Since I started blogging, I’ve lived in Mexico, Vietnam, Brazil, and the US. I just moved to Australia and plan to be here a full year. Thanks for checking out my blog!

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Kenting National Park, Taiwan’s Blue and Green Paradise

Published May 21, 2019

Kenting National Park in Taiwan is the most lush place I’ve been in recent memory. The park is filled with bright green fields, forests of unique tropical pine trees, the bluest ocean waters, and billowing white clouds overhead. After spending a few days in the nearest major city, Kaohsiung, I boarded a bus and fell in love with Kenting almost immediately.

The national park is situated on the southernmost peninsula in Taiwan, and offers everything that an outdoorsman or outdoorswoman could want in a destination. There’s lots of hiking opportunities and a number of white sand beaches to choose from.

In addition to all the outdoor attractions, Kenting is a great place to soak up some authentic Taiwanese culture. The area is admittedly touristy, but most visitors to the area are regional tourists. Therefore, you’ll undoubtedly come in contact with “the real Taiwan” on your visit to Kenting. If you’re especially interested in the cultural side of things, you can stay in the nearby town of Hengchun, which has a very traditional vibe as well as a surprisingly poppin’ restaurant and bar scene that’s worth checking out.

Since there’s not a ton of infrastructure set up for international tourists who aren’t fluent in Mandarin, getting around Kenting may be slightly harder than navigating big cities and more famous beach destinations in Asia. That’s why I’ve written this guide: to give some basic information about the park and its vicinity. Read on to find out why Kenting should be your next beach destination!

Skip to one of the sections below:

  1. Beach Guide
    1. White Sand Bay
    2. South Bay Recreation Area
  2. Other Attractions
    1. The Parks at Sheding
    2. Guanshan During Sunset
    3. The Southernmost Point in Taiwan
  3. The Case for Staying in Hengchun
    1. Restaurant, Cafe, and Bar Guide
  4. Things to Consider
    1. Renting a Scooter
    2. Language Barriers
    3. Getting to and from Kenting

Beach Guide

Kenting and the surrounding townships are home to a number of sandy beaches. Here are the two that I liked the most.

White Sand Bay
白沙灣海灘

White Sand Bay is beautiful. There’s not much more to it than that. Despite being sandy and great for swimming, there are some rocky portions right past the shoreline which give the water there a full spectrum from light, pearly blue to the darkest navy.

Since White Sand Bay is about a twenty minute drive from the Kenting hotels, it’s a little less crowded than most of the other beaches in the area. If you only visit one beach in Kenting, this should be it.

South Bay Recreation Area
樂活南灣遊憩區

This is the other beach that I recommend. If the sun is shining, the waters here are also incredibly pretty. It’s right off the main road, so there are more beachgoers as well as people who will approach you to ask if you want a jet ski ride or a surfing lesson. Traffic also zooms by, so you have to be careful when crossing the street or getting back onto the road.

In addition to these beaches, there is also a large public beach located right along the hotel strip. If you have a favorite beach in Kenting that I didn’t mention, let me know in the comments section!

Other Attractions

Kenting is home to more than just picturesque beaches. Most of the area’s nature trails are located in wooded areas further away from shore. Here are some of the best places to visit for short hikes.

The Parks at Sheding
社頂

Getting to Sheding requires driving for about twenty minutes uphill from the beach. Therefore, the area offers some of the best panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and beaches. A couple of specific spots are mentioned below.

Longzipu Grassland
籠仔埔草原

This was my favorite attraction in Sheding! It’s not a park (officially) and there’s no entrance fee to see it, although the grass in the fields looked much too tall to walk through. However, the views from the road are still so stunning. You have to turn off the main road, and there was literally no one else there when I drove by.

Views of 大尖石山, A Striking Rocky Cliff

Dà jiān shíshān (大尖石山) is a massive stone mountaintop towering over the beachfront roads and hotels of Kenting. I didn’t visit the summit, but if you want the best views of it from below, drive down Daxi Lane.

Ocean Views from Shexing Road

There isn’t a park here, but Shexing Road (社興路), especially from this point down to beach level, offers some of the best views of the water below.

Sheding Natural Park
社頂自然公園

This free park offers a main trail loop that is worth a visit mainly because it overlooks the ocean to the east, which most of the Kenting area does not. There are two main lookout towers: one located here and the other here. I preferred this park to the National Forest Recreation Area mentioned below.

Kenting National Forest Recreation Area
國家森林遊樂區

I recommend this park least enthusiastically of all the attractions in Sheding because it’s not free. The main trail going through it felt like any old hike through a nondescript forest. There is a seven-story viewing tower, which probably is the highest viewpoint around, but it’s far enough away from the ocean that it’s almost hard to see anything clearly. The park is also home to some small caves, greenhouses, and gardens. In all honesty, many of the free views from the road were more impressive than what this recreation area had to offer.

Guanshan for Sunset
關山

This little hill overlooks the ocean to the west, which makes it a phenomenal place to watch the sunset. Guanshan is one of the few places that actually draws a crowd in the area, but you’ll understand why after you experience a sunset there. If you want to get in, you’ll have to pay a small fee of 60 NTD to get in, but it’s worth it.

The Southernmost Point in Taiwan

I imagine most travelers to the area will want to check out Taiwan’s southernmost point. However, once you arrive, it’s a little anticlimactic. There’s just a single statue on a wooden deck, and you can’t actually walk out to the beach because it’s so rocky. I’m not saying don’t go, but don’t expect anything too jaw-dropping.

The little sculpture located at the southernmost point

Nearby is a tiny village called Eluanbi. It looked like it might be worth exploring because it’s got a few parks and a lighthouse. Unfortunately, I visited the area right at sundown so I didn’t have time to check anything else out.

Eluanbi Lighthouse in the background

Now that you know what to see, you might be wondering where to stay. Read on to see why it’s worth it to stay a little further out in the next town over.

The Case for Staying in Hengchun

Visitors to the Kenting area will basically have two different areas they can choose to “set up camp.” The first is the small town of Hengchun, which is located a few miles north of the beaches. The other option is to stay in the touristy area located here with resorts aplenty and a beach across the street.

A street in Hengchun with festive decorations

I chose to stay in Hengchun mostly because I found a guesthouse there that cost about 15 dollars a night for a private room. At first, Hengchun felt very quiet and honestly a bit boring. However, by the end of my trip, I had come to really love this small town that’s a little more out of the way. I recommend that you stay in Hengchun too, and here’s why.

The 南門+緣 SouthGate Guesthouse where I stayed

First and foremost, I think Hengchun is probably cheaper. Since the town of Kenting is basically a road filled with resorts, I’m guessing everything from lodging to food is more expensive there. But perhaps more importantly, Hengchun offers what felt like an authentic experience. It’s a small town where people live and work, and it still has a distinct traditional vibe. It’s quiet and relaxing but still close enough to the beaches via electric scooter.

South Gate in Hengchun

Restaurants, Cafes, and Bars

The one other thing about Hengchun is that it has a pretty cool bar and restaurant scene, although the best places were hidden in plain sight. To read a mini-post on food options, click here!

Things to Consider

Here are a few other pieces of information to note about Kenting.

It's Free

As far as I can tell, Kenting National Park doesn’t have strictly defined boundaries. I never passed any signs welcoming visitors into the park. As such, you won’t have to pay for admission into the park, although some attractions require a small entrance fee, such as Guan Mountain.

Scooter Rental

Even if you decide to stay next to the beach, the only real way to get around the area is on electric scooter. Unfortunately, beaches in Kenting are just too spread out to walk between them. There is a bus system, but I think if you used it to get around, you’d spend most of your time and energy figuring it out instead of enjoying the sites.

Scooter rental places are everywhere, but this is one situation where English might not be well understood (the rental agreement was only in Chinese). I rented one a block away from my guesthouse and paid 600 NTD per day. I saw other places advertising for as low as 400 NTD per day, but if someone tries to charge you significantly more than this ballpark, turn them down because they’re ripping you off.

Electric scooters have a relatively low speed limit and do not require presentation of a license, international or otherwise (gas-fueled motorbikes do, however). In fact, I didn’t even have to present a passport or put down a deposit (which admittedly was very strange and unexpected). The scooter is easy enough to ride even if you’ve never driven one before. Keep in mind that they are powered by battery, not gas, so you have a limited range. The shop I rented from offered as many battery exchanges as I needed without charging extra, which was nice.

It goes without saying that you need to wear the helmet which should be provided with the rental. You’ll be sharing the road with cars and other motorbikes (the gas-powered ones go way faster), so drive defensively and stay focused.

Language Barriers

Language barriers can be real in this part of Taiwan and anyone who doesn’t speak or read Chinese needs to be prepared for that. Compared to the other places I’ve been to in Asia since I moved here in March, Kenting probably had the least English signage. Since I can speak a bit of Mandarin, I never really got to see how well local people spoke English, but the fact that most locals spoke to me in Chinese suggests that ESL proficiency might overall be low.

A dumpling restaurant that doesn't have a bilingual menu (the red banner)

The two areas where I think tourists would encounter the most challenges are while driving (street signs) and menus. In particular, lanes are marked as forbidden for motorcycles with only the following: “禁行機車.” They tend to be the left lanes on the major road connecting Hengchun to the coast, but that might be one string of characters to try to learn to recognize. That’s probably the most critical, but even signs for directions tend not to be bilingual.

A menu at a local cafe in Hengchun

Menus also tend not to be translated into English, and some don’t have pictures. Luckily, there’s less at stake when it comes to ordering a food at a restaurant than riding a scooter on a busy road. Language barriers are a thing that all serious travelers will eventually have to learn how to deal with. Alternatively, learning some basic spoken phrases in Mandarin before visiting can potentially go a long way.

Getting to Kenting

The closest major city to Kenting is Kaohsiung, which is about two hours away from the park by bus. I went to this bus station in Kaohsiung, which only allowed ticket purchases for the day of travel. The drop-off point in Hengchun is located here, but I believe there are a number of other stops throughout Kenting.

Tickets cost a little more than 300 NTD for a one-way journey. The bus I took was comfortable but had no bathroom (a trend I’m noticing in Asia). They leave fairly frequently so you shouldn’t have to worry about booking in advance, and as far as I could tell, they don’t sell round-trip tickets.

Now that you’ve read about it and seen how beautiful it is, has Kenting made it onto your bucket list? After visiting Kaohsiung and the national park, Taiwan has skyrocketed to the top of my list of most highly recommended destinations. It’s beautiful, relatively affordable, the people are so welcoming, and it has such an interesting culture and history that are worth reading up on.

Have any thoughts or questions about Kenting? Leave a comment below! I for one cannot wait to go back and experience Taipei and other parts of Taiwan at the earliest opportunity! Until next time, fellow caffeinoholics!

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6 Things Every Visitor Should See And Do In Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Published May 15, 2019

As I’ve traveled to various places over the past months and years, I’ve come to realize something: I really like cities that don’t have a lot of name recognition. That was especially true of Kaohsiung (高雄), a city on Taiwan’s southwestern coast that was the most calm and relaxing place I’ve been in a long time.

Despite looking like a metropolis, Kaohsiung feels more like a large town, and some of its streets are so quiet that there aren’t even crossing signals or traffic lights. That incredibly chill vibe was exactly what I needed after a whirlwind tour of some of Vietnam’s most renowned destinations, including Sa Pa, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Cat Ba Island.

One of Kaohsiung's many quiet streets

I decided to check out Kaohsiung for about five days because I wanted to visit Kenting National Park, a lush piece of land on the Taiwan’s very southern tip that is about two hours away from the city by bus. Kenting was beautiful, and you can read more about it here.

A beach at Kenting National Park

I originally thought Kaohsiung would be a nondescript mid-sized city that would be boring after a day or two. However, I ended up liking the city’s attractions so much that I extended my stay there three extra nights! If you happen to be headed for Kaohsiung, you’re in for a treat. And if you happen to be headed to Taiwan but aren’t sure where to go yet, consider options beyond Taipei! In this post, I’ll share six of the best things to see and do in this underrated Taiwanese city!

  1. Walk Around the Lotus Pond
  2. Get Something to Eat at a Night Market
  3. Take the Ferry to Qijin to Hang Out with the Surfers
  4. See the Entire City from the 85 Sky Tower Observatory
  5. See the Dome of Light, A Massive Public Art Installation
  6. Explore the Quirky Attractions at the Pier 2 Art Center
Central Park in Kaohsiung

1. Walk Around the Lotus Pond
蓮池潭

The Lotus Pond is actually a pretty massive lake located in the northern district of Zuoying. If you take the subway, you should get off at the Ecological District Station and you’ll still have to walk about 20 minutes to reach the lake. However, it is worth the journey to get there. Lotus Pond is home to a bunch of incredible temples, many of which are built right over the water. The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas are the most impressive, and you can even climb up them to get a panoramic view.

The view of the Lotus Pond from the Dragon Pagoda

I also really liked the Zuoying Yuandi Temple, which had this incredible statue shown below. Perhaps the coolest part is that all of the temples around Lotus Pond are free to visit!

The entrance to the Spring and Autumn Pavilions

2. Get Something to Eat at a Night Market
夜市

Night markets are one of Taiwan’s most famous attractions, and you should be sure to visit one no matter which city you go to! There’s so much to do: eat, drink, buy clothes, hang out, or play a wide variety of carnival games. Night markets are a year-round activity in Taiwan and provide an important social outlet for locals and visitors alike.

Kaohsiung has multiple, but I visited two in the city as well as one in the area of Qijin (more on that below). The first one I tried was Rueifong Night Market (瑞豐夜市), located right outside the Kaohsiung Arena metro stop. According to Google Maps, they’re not open on Mondays or Wednesdays, so try to go any other day of the week.

Ruiefong was nice because it wasn’t a street converted into a market. Businesses had their own stalls and permanent fixtures, so you won’t have to worry about motorbikes weaving between pedestrians. It was pretty crowded when I went, but the food options were plentiful and it was so much fun to see!

Extra-long fries with seaweed and mayo bought at the Ruiefong Night Market

The other night market I went to was more centrally located. The Liuhe Night Marke (六合夜市) is set up on a street that is blocked off in the evenings. I preferred Ruiefong, but if you have time, check out both! They offer similar food choices, but I personally liked the setup of Ruiefong a little bit more.

3. Take the Ferry to Qijin to Hang Out with the Surfers
旗津

The area known as Qijin (also sometimes spelled in English as “Cijin“) is relatively close to the city center, but it feels like it’s a world away. Walk along some of the streets and you’ll feel like you’re in a small fishing village. There’s also an expansive black sand beach on its western side that is popular among surfers. Even if you don’t partake in the sport, you can still enjoy the beach bars, all of which have a fun vibe!

Qijin's black sand beach

Beach Bars

I especially liked Cijin Sunset Bar, where I stopped for a few drinks and wings one night during happy hour. They have an oceanfront view and friendly staff all of whom seemed to speak fluent English.

Another one I liked was QQ Surf Club, which wasn’t directly on the water but appeared to offer surfing lessons. The owner is friendly and he even sat down and chatted with me while I drank my beer.

Mount Cihou
旗後山

This little park-like area on the peninsula’s edge is so worth a visit for a number of reasons. The first and foremost is that it offers a stunning view of the sunset over the ocean, so be sure to go in the late afternoon!

There’s also a lighthouse as well as an old fort, both of which were a little underwhelming but still offered some great views of the city. The climb up to the top is short but steep.

Qijin Old Street
旗津老街

This little stretch of road running from the ferry station to the beach turns into another night market after sundown. It’s not as extensive as the other two mentioned above, but it’s still a good place to get a snack and explore on foot.

How to Get to Qijin

Qijin is located on a long, narrow island that hugs the coast of Kaohsiung. It’s connected to the city by road at its southern end, but the easiest way to get to it is via a public ferry that runs every few minutes. The dock you’ll get on at is located here;  the nearest subway stop is Sizihwan (西子灣站). The ferry terminal in Qijin is located here.

The ferry ride only takes about 10 or 15 minutes, and costs 30 NTD (approx. 1 USD) each way. There’s no need to book in advance because the ferry runs so frequently.

4. See the Entire City from the 85 Sky Tower Observatory
高雄85大樓

Kaohsiung’s skyline is dominated by one massive building, the 85 Sky Tower, which has the distinctive appearance of being supported by two “legs” that come together roughly at its midpoint (as you can see here). Being the tallest building in the city, it’s the obvious choice for anyone who wants a panoramic view of Kaohsiung.

I was surprised to find that Kaohsiung looked like a proper metropolis from the observation deck on the 75th floor of this 85-story building. From street level, Kaohsiung usually feels more like a town due to its peaceful vibe and lack of traffic.

Since the tower was completed over 20 years ago, you won’t have to wait in line and the observatory will probably only have a few other visitors there. The interior of the building is clearly a bit dated, but it’s a pretty large space. Views are 360 degrees, and the price of admission is reasonable. You can buy coffee, snacks, and gifts before heading back down to the lobby.

5. Visit the Dome of Light, A Massive Public Art Installation
光之穹頂

This item on the list is quick, easy, and free, so there’s no reason to miss it! The Dome of Light is a truly massive work of glass art that’s installed on the ceiling in an area of the Formosa Boulevard (美麗島) metro station. This station serves as the transfer point between Kaohsiung’s two metro lines, so it’s about as centrally located as you can get.

The Dome of Light is located in the “free” portion of the station (i.e., before the turnstiles to pay and get on the train), so you don’t even have to buy a metro ticket to see it if you are arriving on foot. Be sure to go around and check out some of the detail in the art. Much of it is really interesting and it seems to have a a cosmic theme.

6. Explore the Quirky Attractions at the Pier 2 Art Center
駁二藝術特區

Last but not least on the list is another artsy attraction. Pier 2 is an area of the city that’s been transformed from what looks like an industrial warehouse district into a hip, young area where artists live, work, and display their creations. Now I know what you’re thinking: every city has one of those! And that may be true, but as someone who’s visited a number of hipster neighborhoods, I still enjoyed what Pier 2 Art Center had to offer.

Bounded on the east by Dayi Park (大義公園), on the west by the Hamasen Railway Cultural Park, and on the north by the Green Gallery, this neighborhood is a joy to walk around because outdoor art is everywhere. The styles are varied and so are the media. There’s a nice mix of murals, statues, and more.

On top of that, Pier 2 is home to a number of cafes, restaurants, and shops. One is a store specializing in beautiful, small wooden gifts. I got a burger at a restaurant called Lab for dinner one night (which was fine but not spectacular). I also saw a street market one day in this area where vendors appeared to be selling homemade crafts among other things.

Hamasen Railway Cultural Park is also an interesting site nearby that appears to be an old railway station that they’ve let slowly turn into a grassy field. The tracks are still there (be careful not to trip on them), but the area is now home to a few bronze statues. To complement the park, there’s also a train museum next to it which I didn’t have a chance to check out.

Pier 2 Art Center is located in the larger district of Yancheng (鹽埕區), which feels mostly residential but seems to have a cluster of low-key bars on and around its central avenue, Wufu 4th Road (五福四路). One such bar was Marina Pub (航海家), which I popped into to try a martini before dinner one night. Other bars nearby looked similar but each seemed to have its own theme.

A Truly Authentic City

That concludes the list! Kaohsiung is definitely not a touristy city, but that’s part of the reason I liked it so much. Since the area doesn’t attract a ton of vacationers, everything I visited felt like it was infused with authenticity. Nothing I saw really felt like a tourist trap or a rip-off; in fact, points of interest felt like they were meant for both locals and visitors to enjoy.

Four Bonus Facts

In case you’re headed to Kaohsiung, here are four quick bonus facts you should know about this unique city.

1. It's a really quiet town.

It’s incredibly quiet! For a city this size, Kaohsiung is surprisingly relaxing. Traffic is almost nonexistent, and even very centrally located neighborhoods feel barely suburban.

2. The cafes are great.

As a coffee enthusiast, I was surprised at how big and open cafes are in Kaohsiung. They were great for sitting down, relaxing, or getting a thing or two done online. I especially liked Cuiqu Drip Coffee, where I got breakfast and a cold brew one morning.

I also liked Jessicafé, which is connected to a hotel lobby but had a wide open dining room and friendly baristas.

My other favorite was RÊVE Café. It wasn’t huge like the places mentioned above, but they had some really good drinks. It was another good place to sit down for a while.

If you’re headed to the Lotus Pond, check out Pamma Coffee on its northern side, which has modern yet artsy decor both inside and out.

3. Food is... whatever (except for Japanese).

Outside of the night markets, food in Kaohsiung was good but nothing to rave about. It’s pretty standard as far as Asian cuisine goes, and prices are generally cheaper than what you’d find in the States.

The one thing I’d note is that Japanese food seems common, and the one place I tried was really good.

4. It's convenient and easy to get around.

Although the Kaohsiung metro system only has two lines (right now, it looks like they’re building a third), I highly recommend you use it to get around the city. It’s cheap, it goes directly to the airport, and it’s not overcrowded. This might’ve been a bit of luck and circumstance, but I never had to use a taxi or Uber while in Kaohsiung, which was a pleasant surprise.

A Great First Impression

Since this was my first trip to Taiwan, my first impressions of the island came not from Taipei but Kaohsiung, which I’d guess is not the case for most visitors. However, I have to say: I’m thoroughly impressed. The city was clean and organized, I felt safe the entire time, and people were friendly and welcoming. Taiwan is a destination I’d recommend wholeheartedly to other travelers, and it’s a place I hope to become even more acquainted with eventually.

After spending about five days in Kaohsiung, I took a bus down to Kenting National Park to see the southernmost peninsula in Taiwan and its beautiful beaches. To read about that, click here! Thanks for checking out this guide, and if you have any questions about Kaohsiung or what to do there, leave a comment below!

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