Kenting National Park
Kenting Park takes its name from the strong young men who came here to reclaim the land. The park has many exquisite and varied scenic spots, including Nanren Lake,…
Kenting National Park, Kaohsiung · Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Opening hours
- 8：00—17：00
- Time needed
- 1–3 days
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2721. Open in Google Maps
About Kenting National Park
Kenting Park takes its name from the strong young men who came here to reclaim the land.
The park has many exquisite and varied scenic spots, including Nanren Lake, Longluan Pond and Dajianshi Mountain. Its undersea coral landscapes are especially colourful and dazzling, well worth a visit.
The park is also home to numerous wild animals, including sika deer, Formosan rock macaques and grey-faced buzzards, and more than 1,000 species of tropical trees. This makes Kenting Park Taiwan's first large-scale forest park, Taiwan's first tropical plant forest, and one of the world's eight major experimental forests.
Tips from the guidebook
- Rail Information
- 1. Take the Western Trunk Line railway and get off at Kaohsiung Station. Transfer at the station (Kuo-Kuang, Kaohsiung Bus, Pingtung Bus or Central South Bus) to Kenting. There are multiple departures daily.
- 2. Take the Southern Cross-Island Railway (heading toward Kaohsiung from the east) and get off at Fangliao Station. Transfer (Kuo-Kuang, Kaohsiung Bus, Pingtung Bus or Central South Bus) to Kenting. There are multiple departures daily.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of Kenting National Park?
Kenting National Park is open 8：00—17：00.
How long should I spend at Kenting National Park?
Plan on 1–3 days for Kenting National Park.
Where is Kenting National Park?
Kenting National Park is in Kaohsiung, Taiwan Region, in the South China of China. No. 596, Kenting Road, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County
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