Hengchun Airport, inaugurated 19 years ago, once promoted the picturesque notion of “reaching Kenting Beach in just an hour and a half from Taipei.” However, its operations have been hindered…
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Typhoon Haikui Update: Gangkou Suspension Bridge swaying and quite Kenting main street
Typhoon Haikui did quite a big influence to southern parts of Taiwan, especially in Pingtung, including the suspension bridge at Gangkou. In this area, the trees can feel the quite intense…
Typhoon Haikui: Tourists Flee as Businesses Suffer a 1/3 Drop in Business
As typhoon Haikui approaches Kenting, the winds are becoming quite noticeable here at Longtan Park in Kenting. Therefore, on the Hengchun Peninsula, we are experiencing gusts of up to six…
Classes and Work Suspended in Kenting and Pingtung Today! No Crowds at Kenting Street Amidst Last Night's Calm Weather
In response to Typhoon Haikui approaching, the Pingtung County government elevated the disaster response center to Level 1 at 2:30 PM on September 2. However, the weather was fine on…
Kenting Eagle Watching: Autumn Activity in Kenting
Although Kenting is an all-year-round place for various activities, some activities are seasonable. One of these – Kenting Eagle Watching, happens in September-October every year when migratory birds fly through…
My Heart is in Manzhou: Documentary Review
On the Pingtung County government’s youtube channel, there is a ten-year old documentary called “心留在滿州,” or “My heart stays in Manzhou”, featuring specialties and travel in Manzhou Township. Let’s watch this…