Big Bay Beach, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County, Taiwán
Kenting has become the most representative place for tropical beach in Taiwan. Located in the most southern part of Taiwan, Kenting is all beach and ocean. Not only having the first National Park in Taiwan, Kenting offers so many attractions, the role Kenting play in Taiwan tourism is significant. Along the coastline, as a part of Nanwan, Kenting Beach is the most beautiful beach in Taiwan. Right across from the Kenting National Park, facing the ocean and sitting in the front of Dajianshan, Kenting Beach was the first place developed back in 1877. Now, the name Kenting represents the whole area, the tropical coast of southern Taiwan.
Kenting Beach is a long white sand beach corresponding with the blue ocean. The beach descends down to 50 meters deep. During sunny days, it is a safe beach with very little dangerous under water currents, very suitable for sea activities. This is a section of the Southern Bay coastline that stretches for about 100 meters long and 50 meters wide. The white sandy beach and clear blue water is an attraction for all people who are looking for a lot of beach fun, swimming, and seashell collecting. The beach attracts water lovers all year around even in winter. It is one of the best sandy beaches in Taiwan. It was nicknamed big bay for the long beach, one of the most popular beach in the area. Surrounded by hostels and restaurants, this place is occupied with people almost permanently.
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