Situated on the southernmost tip of the southwest cape, Maobitou looks out to Eluanbi across the Bashi Channel, and was named from a cat-like rock that broke off from the cliffs. Here you will find a typical coral reef coast, with interesting landforms such as fringing reef shores, slumping cliffs, eroded fissures, columns, and potholes.  

Nanwan used to be a whaling area during Japanese occupation period, and is now a fishing village. It has a soft, clean sand beach stretching 600 meters and is perfect for all kinds of beach activities. Nanwan Recreation Area also provides shower rooms, restrooms, and restaurants for the visitors.  

Located at Tanzihwan, Kenting National Park Headquarters consists of the Administration Department and the Visitor’s Center. The Administration Department is responsible for the management of the National Park, and the Visitor’s Center provides inquiry services, video presentations, guided tours, and exhibitions.  

Eluanbi is the southernmost tip of Taiwan, and also the point where the Bashi Channel meets the Pacific Ocean. In Eluanbi Park, you will find huge coral reef rocks, unique coral reef plants, and tropical coastal plants. There is also the famous historical building – the Lighthouse (constructed in 1882), and a 5,000-year-old pre-historic site.  

It is a must –go place and with the busiest restaurants, souvenir shops and pubs in Kenting, . There are lots of interesting stalls along both sides of streets at night. Suitable for any visitor to explore.  

This area used to belong to the aboriginal Paiwan people. It is covered with coral reef valleys, limestone caves, and grasslands. Cicadas, butterflies, and their host plants are abundant in this region, and the trees stand proud despite the raging winter winds. The east portion of Sheding Nature Park has been set-aside for the Formosan Sika Deer, and is now the center of wildlife research and conservation.  

A huge rock of coral reef that broke off from a nearby tableland, Chuanfanshih looks like a sailing ship from a distance, and resembles the profile of former U.S. President Richard Nixon when viewed up closely.  

The most beautiful sand beach in Kenting National Park, Shadao runs for 220 meters in length and is composed of seashell sand (seashell, coral, and foramens), with 97.7% of calcium carbonate. It is one of the many Ecological Protection Areas in the Park, and the Shell Beach Exhibition Hall is situated here.  

Houbihu is the largest fishing port in Hengchun or Kenting. Spring and summer catches consist mainly of umbrella swordfish, flying fish, and Mahi-mahi; while autumn and winter catches consist mainly of white and black swordfish. The newly completed yacht dock now plays an important role in the Park’s marine recreational activities.  

Originally called Jialuoshuei (Fujianese for “waterfall”), Jialeshuei is an outdoor geology classroom full of oddly shaped rocks carved by roaring winds and strong waves, including rock chessboards, rock marbles, rock potholes, and rock honeycombs.  

Chuhuo is part of the Kenting shale, and contains many fissures through which natural gas leaks to the surface and ignites. During the wet season in summer, the fissures are often blocked by mud, thus we recommended that you visit this place during dry season such as winter or spring.  

Guanshan, or Gaoshanyan, is a coral tableland rising 152 meters above sea level, and is covered with coral reefs and fissures. To the north you can see Dapingding Tableland, fringing reef shores, and the fishing villages on the west coast; to the east you can see Hengchun Valley, Longluantan lake, and hills; and to the south you can see the entire coast from Maobitou to Eluanbi. This is the best place to watch the sunset in Kenting National Park.