This morning, over a thousand visitors flocked to Kenting Longpan Park in Hengchun Town, Pingtung County. Bundled up against the biting cold winds, they gathered on New Year’s Day to…
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Kenting Reimagined: Efforts to Rekindle Tourism in Taiwan's Coastal Gem
After setting a record low of 2.01 million tourist visits in the previous year, Kenting National Park saw a rebound to 2.7 million visits last year due to the lifting…
The Butterfly Guardian of Kenting: Chan Chia-lung's Quest to Save the Purple Crow
Some are enamored with flowers, others with butterflies, and then some dedicate their entire lives to protecting them. Chia-lung Chan 詹家龍 fell in love with butterflies as a child and…
Kenting Becomes a New Paradise for the Breeding of Purple Crow Butterflies
The Purple Crow Butterfly, alongside the Monarch Butterfly of Mexico, stands as one of the world’s two major overwintering butterfly species. In southern Taiwan, the valleys where these butterflies winter…
Green or Growth? Kenting's Dilemma Pits Residents Against Regulations
Kenting National Park, established in 1982, initially included existing settlements within its boundaries, which has led to ongoing resistance from residents demanding to be carved out. Through comprehensive reviews, the…
The Tragic Tale of Kenting's Ancient Maoshi Tree: A Victim of Modern Development
A precious tree species of Maoshi (Taiwan ebony), which is protected under the Forest Law, was recently found cut down on the concrete walkway at the entrance of the Kenting…