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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
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.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Feb–Apr
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (typhoon risk)
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TWD
- Money
- Night markets, breakfast shops and many small restaurants take cash only; carry NT$1,000–2,000 in small notes.
- Daily spend
- Budget NT$1,200–2,000 excl. bed · Mid NT$2,000–3,500 excl. bed · High NT$3,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at TPE and KHH arrivals; a passport plus a second photo ID is required (check).
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119 · Tourism helpline 0800-011-765
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 110 V · 60 Hz · US and Japanese plugs fit; European, UK and Australian plugs need an adapter, and 220 V-only appliances need a converter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels.; Taxis: No tip; round up if you like.; Hotel porter: Not expected; NT$100 in luxury hotels if you want.; Private guide or driver: Not required; NT$200–500 a day or a meal is a thank-you.
- Water
- Treated at source, but locals boil or filter it. Filtered hot-and-cold dispensers are in stations, hotels and many public buildings; bottles cost NT$20–30.
- Toilets
- Free, clean toilets in every MRT station, convenience stores and department stores; paper goes in the toilet in most new buildings — follow the sign.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Street food snack (e.g., green bean garlic) | NT$30–80 |
| Beverage (bubble tea) | NT$80–120 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | NT$300–350 |
| Museum entry (National Marine Museum) | NT$200–300 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KHH · Kaohsiung International Airport
- About 2 h by train to Pingtung City; bus connections to Kenting.
Typical fares
- Kaohsiung → Pingtung (TRA)
- about NT$350 one way, 30 min (check)
- Kenting bus from town centre
- NT$30–50 per ride, 10 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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.
See and do
Known for
- Kenting National Park
- Eluanbi Lighthouse
- National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium
- Hengchun Old Town
- Rural Hakka cultural sites
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kenting National Park | TRA to Fangliao (≈1 h) then local bus 30 min | ≈2 h total |
| Eluanbi Lighthouse | Bus from Kenting town (≈30 min) | ≈2 h 30 min |
| National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium | TRA to Pingtung City (≈30 min) then taxi 10 min | ≈1 h |
| Dapeng Bay Bikeway | Bike rental in Kenting; flat 15 km (9.3 mi) loopBike rental in Kenting; flat 9.3 mi (15 km) loop | Self‑guided |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 不好意思bù hǎo yì si |
| Thank you | 謝謝xiè xie |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duō shǎo qián? |
| Where is the bathroom? | 洗手間在哪裡？xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A nod or light handshake; 'nǐ hǎo'; avoid: Hugs with new acquaintances
- Handing things: Two hands for cards, gifts and money; avoid: Tossing money on the counter
- Gifts: Fruit or a boxed sweet for hosts; refuse once before accepting; avoid: Clocks, umbrellas, pears and anything in fours — they sound like death or parting
- MRT: Queue at the markings, give up priority seats; avoid: Eating, drinking or chewing gum past the gates
- Temples: Enter right, exit left; one or three sticks of incense; avoid: Stepping on thresholds; pointing at deities
- Home visit: Shoes off; slippers provided; avoid: Writing names in red ink
- Sensitive topics: Follow your host's lead; many people hold a range of views on identity and cross-strait ties; avoid: Assuming everyone thinks the same about China or the ROC's status
Scams and watch-outs
- Typhoon season (June‑September) can close coastal roads; check forecasts.
- Some temple opening hours change on festivals; verify locally.
Low crime; main risk is weather‑related road closures during typhoon season.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pingtung County yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kenting National Park
- Eluanbi Lighthouse
- National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium
- Hengchun Old Town
- Rural Hakka cultural sites
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Pingtung County official site: www.pthg.gov.tw/
- Wikidata – Pingtung County: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2745
- Wikivoyage: Pingtung County, revision 5277217 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5277217
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Pingtung County
請到這個地址
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
US consulate in Kaohsiung (check address); other nations use Taipei embassy.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/pingtung-county). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.