Haikou Port Introduction
Haikou Port is located in Haikou Village, Checheng Township, Pingtung County, at the junction of mountains, plains, and the ocean. Originally just a small fishing port, it became gradually known due to the nearby famous "Haikou Sand Dunes." After planning, Haikou Port has become one of the important docking ports in the "Blue Highway" connecting Pingtung County, Kaohsiung City, and Kaohsiung County, with the aim of developing it into a transportation hub for maritime recreational activities. The nearby waters have no current, allowing for stable navigation of vessels, combined with its proximity to provincial highways, making transfer transportation very convenient. These are some of the advantages that led to Haikou Port being selected as the terminus of the Blue Ocean Highway. Haikou Port features a visitor center that provides various tourism information about the Hengchun Peninsula, and the surrounding facilities in the port area are well-equipped, including a waiting room, a resting square, shade pavilions, and coconut palm scenery. Additionally, a coastal bike path has been constructed from Haikou Port to Fuan Temple, where visitors can enjoy romantic sea views along the way. The Haikou Sand Dunes, commonly known as "Shalun," have been formed due to the accumulation of sand caused by strong northeast monsoon winds. They have also been referred to as the "Little Sahara" due to the continuous desert-like scenery. The dune landscape changes with the seasons, sometimes towering like mountains and other times flat like beaches. Unfortunately, due to excessive sand and gravel mining, the scale of the dunes is not what it used to be, which is a regrettable issue. Although the landscape of Haikou Sand Dunes has been damaged by human activities, the nearby beach is very suitable for sand play and water activities. During low tide, visitors can walk, build sand sculptures, create sandcastles, play in the waves, and collect shells, all in a leisurely and enjoyable manner. For those who wish to avoid direct sunlight, there is a cluster of Casuarina trees nearby, providing a temporary resting place for visitors.
