Haikou Port Introduction
Haikou Port is located in Haikou Village, Checheng Township, Pingtung County. It is a boundary area between 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 "Maritime Blue Highway" connecting Pingtung County, Kaohsiung City, and Kaohsiung County, aiming to develop into a transportation hub for marine recreational activities. The nearby waters do not have strong currents, allowing boats to navigate smoothly, and its proximity to provincial highways facilitates convenient transfers, making these advantages key factors for Haikou Port to be selected as the endpoint of the blue ocean highway. Haikou Port features a visitor center offering various travel information about Hengchun Peninsula, and the surrounding facilities are well-equipped, including a waiting room, a relaxation square, sunshade pavilions, and coconut tree landscapes. Additionally, a coastal bike path has been built between Haikou Port and Fuan Temple, offering picturesque seaside views along the way. The Haikou Sand Dunes, commonly known as "Shalong," are formed by the accumulation of windblown sand due to strong northeast monsoons and were also referred to as the "Little Sahara Desert" because of their extensive desert-like scenery. The dune landscape changes with the seasons, sometimes towering like mountains and sometimes flat like beaches. Unfortunately, due to excessive sand mining, the scale of the dunes is no longer what it used to be, which is regrettable. Although the landscape of Haikou Sand Dunes has been impacted by human activities, the nearby beach is perfect for playing in the sand and water. During low tide, visitors can stroll, build sand sculptures, play in the waves, and collect shells, enjoying a leisurely and pleasant time. If one wants to avoid the sun, there is a nearby area of Casuarina trees providing a spot for visitors to rest temporarily.
