Haikou Port Introduction
Haikou Harbor is located in Haikou Village, Checheng Township, Pingtung County. It is situated at the confluence of mountains, plains, and the ocean. Originally just a small fishing port, it became better known due to the nearby famous "Haikou Sand Dunes." After planning and development, Haikou Harbor has become one of the important docking ports along the "Blue Highway" connecting Pingtung County, Kaohsiung City, and Kaohsiung County, with the aim of developing into a transportation hub for marine recreational activities. The nearby waters have no currents, allowing for stable navigation, and being close to provincial highways makes transportation very convenient. These factors contribute to Haikou Harbor being chosen as a terminal of the Blue Ocean Highway. Haikou Harbor features a visitor center that provides various travel information about the Hengchun Peninsula, and the surrounding facilities are well-equipped, including a waiting room, a rest plaza, sunshade pavilions, and palm landscapes. Additionally, a coastal bike path has been constructed between Haikou Harbor and Fuan Temple, allowing visitors to enjoy the romantic sea views along the way. The Haikou Sand Dunes, commonly known as "Salu," were formed by the accumulation of sand due to strong northeast monsoons and were once referred to as the "Little Sahara Desert" due to the continuous desert landscape. The sand dune scenery changes with the seasons, sometimes towering like mountains and sometimes flat like beaches. However, due to excessive sand and gravel extraction, the scale of the dunes is no longer what it used to be, which is unfortunate. Although the landscape of the Haikou Sand Dunes has been affected by human activities, the nearby beach is very suitable for sand play and water activities. During low tide, visitors can stroll, create sand sculptures, build sandcastles, enjoy the tide, and collect shells, all leisurely and pleasantly. If one wishes to avoid the sun, there is a grove of Casuarina trees near the seaside for visitors to rest and relax temporarily.
