On the Hunt for Southern Beauties -- Cherish every stunning moment at the Phuket of Taiwan

The busiest season in Kenting, according to Jack Wu, general manager of Caesar Park Hotel there, has always been from the end of June to the end of August, the prime beach season for which the city is known.

“For me, the best time of the year to be in Kenting is actually right now, because the sun continues to shine brightly, yet the town is not so overcrowded,” Wu told The China Post.

So, follow us down south this week to discover the lesser-known parts of town and experience a different side of Kenting.

An Atypical Park

Situated on the east coast of Kenting National Park is Longpan Park. It is referred to as a “park” but other than a few bushes speckling the area, this location is hardly ordinary. The scenic site is uniquely shaped and situated on the edge of some breathtakingly steep cliffs, where visitors are presented with a panoramic view of the grand Pacific. With nothing standing in between you and the ocean view, the water is so close you can almost taste it in the air.

Besides the spectacular view, another irreplaceable element of Longpan Park is what our tour guide Chen Jing-shan calls a “gentle breeze.” He may have been a little modest in describing the wind though, as this “breeze” actually caused my cheeks to ripple. Having previously been in countless typhoons, I'd never experienced such a mighty force.

With the Pacific winds blowing to the north, the southern tip of Taiwan naturally receives the full force of their blasts. Thankfully, the “breeze” wasn't at full strength when I was there. According to Chen, who has lived in Kenting for more than two decades, the winds are often stronger than a level 12 typhoon. Astonishingly, it is a lot safer than one imagines, as the wind blows toward the coast, keeping people inland and away from the cliff's edge.

Next to me, Chen shouted (due to the roar of the wind) his description of the park as the perfect spot for stargazers due to its lack of light pollution. It is certainly no surprise that a place of such magnificence is so often the choice location for music videos or television commercials.

Visitors can take a short 200-meter stroll up the hill from the visitors' viewing platform and walk towards the sea to experience the fun atmosphere of Longpan Park. The view is nothing short of inspirational.

As Far South as Possible

The southernmost tip of Taiwan is Cape Eluanbi. This corner of the island is enveloped by the Pacific on its left and the Bashi Channel on its right. The view is extraordinary, as you witness the two bodies of water merge into one, unique from other sea views. The best place to watch the waters crash and roll is at the Eluanbi Lighthouse — the country's oldest.

To get there, visitors must pass through the Eluanbi Park, established in 1982. As the southernmost tip grew in popularity, the park became home to the lighthouse, peninsula's most notable landmark.

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