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Pingtung County
Spend 2–3 days to see Kenting, Eluanbi Lighthouse and the marine museum; add a day for cycling the Dapeng Bay bikeway if you like outdoor sport.
Pingtung is Taiwan's southernmost county, offering beaches at Kenting, a historic lighthouse, marine aquarium and many rural temples. A short stay covers the main sights; extra time lets you explore the coastal bike routes or remote aboriginal villages.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Feb–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (typhoon risk)
- Airport
- KHH
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Taiwan ↗Check visa-exemption length, passport validity and the online arrival card (TWAC) on the official sites before you fly.
- Taiwan ↗An EasyCard (or iPASS) covers MRT, buses, local trains and many convenience-store purchases; buy one at the airport or a station.
- Taiwan ↗When a local government declares a typhoon day, transport and sights can close for the day; follow the official notice, not the forecast alone.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pingtung County110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pingtung County, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Night markets, breakfast shops and many small restaurants take cash only; carry NT$1,000–2,000 (≈ US$35–70) in small notes.Taiwan-wide
- SIM or eSIMChunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at TPE and KHH arrivals…Taiwan-wide
- Tap waterTreated at source, but locals boil or filter it.Taiwan-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels.Taiwan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 110 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Taiwan-wide
- SafetyLow crime; main risk is weather‑related road closures during typhoon season.
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- RestroomsFree, clean toilets in every MRT station, convenience stores and department stores; paper goes in the toilet in most new buildings — follow the sign.Taiwan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 0800-011-765 Tourism helpline (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday (the National Palace Museum opens daily).Taiwan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKHH Kaohsiung International Airport (About 2 h by train to Pingtung City; bus connections to Kenting.).
- Getting aroundRegional TRA trains connect townships; intercity buses run from Kaohsiung and within the county.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food snack (e.g., green bean garlic)NT$30–80 (≈ US$1–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))NT$300–350 (≈ US$10–12)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (National Marine Museum)NT$200–300 (≈ US$7–10)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personNT$800 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomNT$3,500 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomNT$5,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$1,200 (≈ US$40) · Mid NT$2,000 (≈ US$70) · High NT$3,500 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KHH Kaohsiung International Airport (About 2 h by train to Pingtung City; bus connections to Kenting.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pingtung County: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Regional TRA trains connect townships; intercity buses run from Kaohsiung and within the county. Bicycle rentals are common in Kenting and along the Dapeng Bay bikeway.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kenting National Park
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
TRA to Fangliao (≈1 h) then local bus 30 min
Beach, coral reef and night market.
Eluanbi Lighthouse
goDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Bus from Kenting town (≈30 min)
Southernmost point, scenic views.
National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
TRA to Pingtung City (≈30 min) then taxi 10 min
Large aquarium with water park.
Dapeng Bay Bikeway
goDoor to door: Self‑guided
Bike rental in Kenting; flat 15 km (9.3 mi) loopBike rental in Kenting; flat 9.3 mi (15 km) loop
Coastal scenery, suitable for all levels.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Caesar Park Hotel Kenting
Beachfront, good for 1‑night stays
Chateau Beach Resort Kenting
Mid‑range, near Kenting Night Market
Fullon Resort Kenting
Larger resort with pool and shuttle to attractions
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NT$1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$2,000–3,500 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- NT$3,500 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 2 nights × NT$3,500 | NT$7,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × NT$2,000 | NT$8,000 |
| TRA ticket Kaohsiung → Kenting (round‑trip)2 × NT$500 · check | NT$1,000 |
| Bike rental for Dapeng Bay loop (full day)2 × NT$450 · check | NT$900 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × NT$800 · check | NT$1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$1,850 |
| Trip total≈ NT$5,090 per person per day, bed included | NT$20,350≈ US$700 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street food snack (e.g., green bean garlic) | NT$30–80 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Beverage (bubble tea) | NT$80–120 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Taxi (5 km) | NT$300–350 (≈ US$10–12) |
| Museum entry (National Marine Museum) | NT$200–300 (≈ US$7–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Typhoon season (June‑September) can close coastal roads; check forecasts.
- Some temple opening hours change on festivals; verify locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
US consulate in Kaohsiung (check address); other nations use Taipei embassy.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kaohsiung → Pingtung (TRA): about NT$350 (≈ US$12) one way, 30 min (check)
- Kenting bus from town centre: NT$30–50 (≈ US$1–2) per ride, 10 min
Say or show
- 不好意思 — Excuse me / Sorry (bù hǎo yì si)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少錢？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 洗手間在哪裡？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pingtung County. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Nov, Feb–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (typhoon risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Pingtung City for Hakka cultural park.
- Combine Kenting beach day with a night at a resort for sunrise at Eluanbi.
Sources
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