Houwan Introduction
Hou Wan is located in Checheng Township, Pingtung County, bordering the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium to the north, facing Turtle Mountain to the east, and the Taiwan Strait to the west, and is part of Kenting National Park. The coastline of Hou Wan features an uplifted coral reef terrain, naturally showcasing intertidal ecology primarily composed of rock formations, making it a beautifully scenic curved bay. The deeper waters of Hou Wan are strongly eroded, resulting in various coral reef shapes, such as dissolution grooves. Because the bottoms of the grooves are flat and the walls are steep, marine terrace formations are created, with a height difference of up to one meter between terraces. There are also dissolution pits, with a wide range of pits along the Hou Wan coastline, most of which exceed 30 centimeters deep, and some even formed by several pits merging after erosion. This explains why you can see some distinctly eroded and occasionally exposed coral reef rocks along the rocky shore. Originally a quiet little fishing port, Hou Wan became well-known due to the film "Cape No. 7", attracting many fans hoping to find the beach where the characters chatted until dawn. However, the leisurely atmosphere and beautiful beach of Hou Wan are truly well-deserved. After entering the fishing village and heading towards the embankment, you will soon see a blue and red bridge, Hou Wan Bridge, where the characters chatted in the film. Along the coast of Hou Wan, there are several wooden viewing platforms; standing on the platforms provides an unobstructed view of the beautiful curves of the bay, coupled with calm seas, which indeed relaxes the mind. If you want to pick up some stones or splash in the sea, just follow the coastal embankment, and you can also enjoy the coral reef holes eroded by seawater. Lastly, don’t forget to walk around the fishing village to experience the leisurely atmosphere of Hou Wan up close.
