It's not easy getting to Kenting. 8 landscapes you cannot miss

Longyan Park is a limestone terrace formed by a raised coral reef. It is also listed as one of the four major landscapes of Kenting National Park because of the dissolution of limestone, which causes cracks, seepages, limestone caves and other bizarre landscapes. Longyan Park has a wide view and grassland plants, and the blue scenery of the Pacific Ocean that can be seen there is very refreshing. Longyan Park is also a good place to stargaze. Every April and June, you can see the rare Southern Cross.

The Ngoluanpi Lighthouse, located in Ngoluanpi Park, has always been the symbol of Kenting. The Ngoluanpi Lighthouse is the southernmost lighthouse in Taiwan. It was first built in 1883 as the only armed lighthouse in the world. Today, the Ngoluanpi Lighthouse was one that was rebuilt after World War II. The cylindrical white tower of the Ngoluanpi Lighthouse stands like a giant on the coast. It is a popular spot for tourists to take pictures. The lights in the tower automatically light up every 10 seconds. It is the largest sea lighthouse in the far east, and it is regarded as some as the “Light of East Asia”.

Kenting's romantic sea sunset is famous, especially the “Guan Mountain Sunset”, which is the more famous of the two. It was once voted by CNN as “one of the 12 most beautiful sunsets in the world”. Guan Mountain is located in the southwest of Hengchun Peninsula. It has a very high altitude and a good overall view. You can see beautiful scenery from the top to the bottom of the mountain, and the entire Hongzikeng Coastline can be seen spread out in front of you. When the sun sets, the sea's surface begins to shine, and the sea of clouds above it changes rapidly. Under the waves, majestic coral reefs possess a desolate beauty.

The Lung Hang Ecological Reserve is located at the southeastern corner of the Hengchun Peninsula. It is at the junction of the Pacific Ocean and the Bashi Channel. It is a highland of coral reefs that look like a dragon, giving it the name Lung Hang (Dragon Fissure). In order to maintain the natural ecological balance, only 200 people are allowed to enter Lung Hang every day. You need to make an appointment on the Lung Hang Administrative Office's official website, and listen to the briefing at the Lung Hang Ecological Reserve at the designated time. You then have to take the training receipt and identity certificate to the Lung Hang Control Station to get a bracelet allowing you to enter the place. Due to the high terrain and excellent views at Lung Hang, you can overlook the magnificent cliffs and majestic grand canyon scenery, and enjoy the magnificent coral reef landforms and rare seaside plants. It is a splendid natural classroom.

Sail Stone is located between Kenting and Ngoluanpi. This coral stone stands between the blue sea and sky. It is named after its shape which resembles a sailboat. Viewed from a certain angle, Sail Stone also looks like the side-on portrait of former US President Nixon, so it is also commonly referred to as the “Nixon Stone”. The stone is covered with weeds, flowers and shrubs, and is a common nesting site for birds, attracting many tourists to come and bird watch. It is also a popular diving and snorkeling spot. The coral reefs under the waves are rich in aquatic life, which brings together thousands of fish and creates a beautiful underwater scene.

Located on the west bank of the Hengchun Peninsula, White Sand Shore is a coral reef coast. According to its name, it is famous for its clear water and white sand. It has a 100m-long white sand beach and is known by many as the most beautiful beach in Kenting. White Sand Shore is also a popular location for movies. the Mexican beach where Pi and Richard Parker are separated at the ending of "Life of Pi", the romantic beach where the hero and heroine embrace in "Cape No.7", and the destination for the graduation trip in "You Are the Apple of My Eye" are all at White Sand Shore.

Sand Island is located in a natural cove between Banana Bay and Ngoluanpi. It is famous for its white shell sand. Due to its special terrain, the whole beach is composed of shells and coral reef debris pushed together by the waves. In the past, it was named after the shells and sand piled up like a small island. Sand Island's shell content is as high as 98%, which is the highest in the world. Nowadays, in order to protect this world-class beach, restrictions have been introduced, so visitors can only look at it from far away and can't go to the island and play with the sand. In order to give an opportunity for visitors to better understand Sand Island, the administrative office has established a shell sand exhibition hall for Sand Island here. You can enjoy the clear and jade-like shell sand through a microscope and magnifying glass, and you can also touch the shell sand in the sand-viewing platform.

The Water Outlet, as the name suggests, is where a nuclear power plant discharges its cooling water. Due to the high temperature of the seawater at the exit, water with differing temperatures is brought together to produce a charming “Yin-Yang” effect, with a mixture of pink and dark blue. It is a beautiful and majestic phenomenon. The snorkeling area of Hou-Bi Lake is not far from the water outlet. Apparently there are lots of fish there because it is a protected area. For that reason it has become a hot spot for fishing enthusiasts. Here, you can also overlook one of the landmarks of Kenting - the Maobitou.