Cat Nose Head Park

Pingtung Attractions

Cat Nose Head Park Introduction

Maobitou is located at the western cape of the southern tip of Taiwan, precisely at the boundary between the Taiwan Strait and the Bashi Channel. The name "Maobitou" comes from a rock that has fallen from the sea cliff, resembling a cat lying facing the sea. Maobitou Park features typical coral reef coastal erosion topography, facing the windward side that experiences vigorous marine erosion, with rich landscapes such as cliffs, marine erosion columns, marine erosion grooves, marine erosion caves, and marine erosion sinkholes, making it an excellent geological classroom. From the pedestrian walkway next to the Maobitou Visitor Center to the natural viewing platform, standing on the elevated cliff platform offers a breathtaking view of an endless blue sky and sea. Although the sea appears to be one color, the left side is the Bashi Channel, while the right side is the Taiwan Strait, creating a unique feeling of being at the boundary of the sea. From here, one can also gaze at many famous scenic spots of the Hengchun Peninsula; starting from the land on the left front of the platform, in order, there are Sandiaojiao, Nanwan, Dasyuamushan, Xiaojianshan, Menmaluo Mountain, Dajianshan, Kenting National Forest Recreation Area, Dawan, Dayuanshan, Xiaowan, Chuanfan Rock, Banana Bay Coastal Forest, Shadao, and Eluanbi. Standing at the Maobitou Viewing Platform allows you to take in all this beautiful scenery, making it a uniquely advantageous viewing spot. The nearby waters are traversed by the Kuroshio current, which keeps the sea temperature between 21°C and 30°C, ideal for many marine life to thrive. Beneath the surface, there is a rich array of stone corals, soft corals, tropical fish, eels, and various crustaceans. Winter is exactly the breeding season for algae, and with the warm seawater, various green and brown algae plants such as Ulva, red algae, and Sargassum can be seen along the clear water's edge, creating a distinct coastal landscape alongside other marine organisms and coral reefs.

Cat Nose Head Park Travel Information

Address:No. 100, Xiaquanquan Rd., Shuei Chuan Li, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County 946, Taiwan


Transportation Methods:1. By car: Pingtung Jiuru Interchange → Taiwan Route 3 → Taiwan Route 1 → Shuibitiao → Taiwan Route 1 → Taiwan Route 26 → Hengchun → Houbi Lake Fishing Port → Maobitou 2. Public transportation: Kaohsiung → Kenting Express → Bus (Kuo-Kuang, Pingtung, Kaohsiung, Central-South) → Hengchun → Kenting Train (Hengchun-Maobitou) → Kenting Shuttle (Blue Line) (operates only during weekends and holidays) → Maobitou


Parking Information:The parking lot is located in front of the entrance and can accommodate approximately 30 large vehicles and 100 small vehicles.


Other Nearby Attractions: HoubihuBaisha BayQiongma Industrial History Exhibition AreaGuanshan SunsetKenting National Park Visitor CenterLongluan LakeRed Pine PitKenting Beach (Dawan)Kenting National Forest Recreation AreaFrog Rock


Nearby Cuisine: Hui Ge SashimiAli SeafoodNong Hai Thai Myanmar Garden RestaurantDidi SnacksFresh Seafood RestaurantMambo Thai RestaurantXiao Du BaoziBangton Music RestaurantWife's Secret RecipeYu-Chen Xiang Bakery


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