Kenting

What a fulfilling and joyful day! Our guide, Sister Meimei, is very familiar with Kenting and knows how to plan a great day. She helped us minimize our walking and told us many stories about Kenting and Hengchun Old Town. The day trip covered most of the major attractions in Kenting, making the whole itinerary very enriching!

Feeding the deer is fun! But be careful not to get attacked or have your butt rubbed. During the long weekend, you can see staff cleaning up droppings frequently. The area isn't large, but you can easily spend half an hour leisurely observing the deer and capybaras. Tickets can be used for purchases, and after watching the animals, you can enjoy a drink and have a pleasant holiday. There's also a shoe-washing area, so you don't have to worry about stepping in droppings and having nowhere to wash your shoes – that's a big plus! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

As soon as we entered, a staff member kindly guided us. When we said we wanted to see the sunset, they told us, "You still have time, so you can leave the park and come back when it's time." (Re-entry was permitted.) And the sunset we watched from the recommended Canghai Pavilion was truly magnificent!

The bus ride was very convenient. The aquarium was very empty because it was a weekday. It's an impressive aquarium, but it's difficult to see everything in just a few hours. The bus travels along the coast to the destination, so you can enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery. Along the way, the bus makes stops at some great spots, allowing for beachcombing, which the kids absolutely loved! The restaurant where we had lunch after the aquarium was great value and delicious. The seafood, in particular, was superb. This one-day tour, where we enjoyed the great outdoors including the national park, is highly recommended! *Since there were few Japanese people, our Taiwanese guide provided commentary in Chinese, English, and Japanese. His Japanese was a little difficult to understand, which made ordering lunch particularly challenging. He was a good guide, though. That was the only downside, but everything else was perfect!

My first time taking a passenger ferry to Taitung's Fugang Port and Lanyu's Kaiyuan Port. A great experience.

The rental office is about a 10-minute walk from Luodong Station on the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA), or about 3 minutes from the Luodong Bus Terminal. It's located on a main street, so it's easy to find. When you give your name, they'll ask for your passport, Japanese driver's license, and a Chinese translation of your driver's license issued by JAF (Japan Automobile Federation). For gasoline, they give you a card for affiliated gas stations, which you use for cashless payments. Payment is settled upon return. This time, I didn't refuel before returning the car, and paid at the rental office based on the mileage. The car was a LUXGEN U6GT crossover SUV from a Taiwanese manufacturer. It's probably comparable to a Toyota RAV4. Just like when renting in Japan, the first thing to do is check the car. It's a good idea to take pictures of any scratches or dents beforehand. It was easy to drive, the brakes worked well, and my trip to the Taiwan Mountains was very comfortable. They have rental offices all over Taiwan, and it seems you can return the car to a different office. The staff were friendly, and I would like to use their service again next time.