Formerly a commercial port, Xinjie Village in Checheng Township, Pingtung County, was once known as “Dongdong – 咚咚.”Zhang Meihui 張美惠, the chairperson of the Xinjie Community, explained that merchant ships…
Day: August 28, 2023
Story of Dutch Princess of Babao Eight Treasures Princess Temple in Dawan, Kenting
In Hengchun Township, Pingtung County, near Dawan Beach, stands a temple known to the locals as the Eight Treasures Princess Temple, in google maps you will see its name written…
Saola Typhoon Coming: Kenting Vacation Cancelled?
Last weekend, quite a few people were visiting the Kenting area in southern Taiwan, including yesterday at Nanwan beach, which is fortunate for them. They managed to enjoy the summer…
Where does the Eluanbi name originate from?
Where does the Eluanbi name originate from? Who was the first calling this place – 鵝鑾鼻 Éluánbí? The origin of the name “Eluanbi” has various explanations, with different opinions. Among…
Where does the Kenting name originate from?
Where does the Kenting name originate from? Who was the first calling this place – 墾丁 Kěndīng? The name ‘Kenting‘ dates back to the third year of the Guangxu reign…