12 Apr, 2009 in Pingtung by Fili An Tags: beach; kending; Pingtung; sea; travel;

Although I’ve heard Penghu and Green island are terrific, the Kending beaches are the best I’ve seen in Taiwan. Not quite the Thailand islands yet, but in some spots it’s as inviting as the Goa beaches. There are some really nice beaches in Kending.

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It could have been nicer if they confined all water sports to specific area and left the beaches to offer nothing but their natural beauty.

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Still, it’s wonderful to see the tropical white sands and clear waters in southern Taiwan.

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There are some local landmarks, like the lighthouse at the most southern spot in Taiwan, where Spring Scream 2009 was taking place :

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the green energy windmills…

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the really ugly nuclear plant (I’ll spare you), and this thing (if you know what it is, then you know what it is) :

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The views around Kending are breathtaking.

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There are some above average diving spots, if you’re interested, and some really good seafood for very cheap…

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  • Matthew
    Hi Everyone! I'm in Kending right now. The hotels overall are very safe and nice. Great tasting and inexpensive seafood. It's my eighth time returning to Taiwan and Kending has blown my traditional view of how Taiwan is viewed by outsiders. Kending is hip, fun has a wide selection of honky-tonk shops with as much beach brick-a- brack you'd ever want, drag queen bars, straight pubs. Here people are tan, relaxed and look great - unlike in Taipei or Kaushaung where the average folk look a bit worn from city living. Today I'll hang out at the pool with my wife and daughter, followed by a nice walk on the beach. I have been to some of the best beaches in the world, and Kending is a solid B+. Not nearly as nice as Mexico or Southern CA or Florida, but way much nicer than beaches in England or in New England in the USA. Kind of a step away from Phuket and related areas in Thailand. Good for about 3 days, then it'll be time to depart from Kending and by then you will have had your fill. Enjoy, peace and go well. Happy Travels during your time in Taiwan. From American guy married to Taiwanese beauty of 10 years. Ciao!!!!
  • Matthew - yep, I agree. Thanks for sharing. ^_^
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