Kenting Dawan Beach

Pingtung Attractions

Kenting Dawan Beach Introduction

Kenting Beach, with its coastline stretching over a thousand meters, is nestled against Dajian Mountain and faces the Bashi Channel. The waters are vast and expansive, with crystal-clear quality, and it is also known by the nickname "Dawan". Dawan is close to Kenting Street, which is the main gathering place for visitors, making Dawan a popular choice for those wanting to enjoy the water. The scenery of Kenting Beach lives up to expectations, offering an irresistible invitation with its pristine white sands and azure waters for those who love being close to the sea. Walking barefoot on the beach, the fine sand feels soft and comfortable underfoot, while the incoming waves alleviate the heat. Some choose to sunbathe on the beach, soaking up the sun entirely while perhaps waiting for the refreshing coolness of each wave that rolls in; others dive into the water for the ultimate swimming experience, feeling no heat under the blazing sun while completely submerged in the sea. The surf conditions at Kenting Beach are quite good, satisfying the urge for those who love surfing. As the waves crash in succession towards the shore, experienced surfers are already poised and ready, timing their moves perfectly as they paddle out with their surfboards, waiting for the best waves to ride. Whether they jump, roll, dive, or push through the waves, they twist and turn back to the shore, and despite the short duration of each ride, surfers find themselves wanting more, playing again and again. Some say that blue represents melancholy, but the azure waters here uplift visitors' spirits. The horizon where the sea meets the sky may be indistinguishable, yet the rushing white waves bring forth a joyful emotion from both the sea and sky—who could remain untouched by such beauty? Under the shadows of coconut palm trees, on the sandy beaches adorned with sun umbrellas and shaded grass huts, guests can simply relax on beach chairs in the cool shade, enjoying the blue happiness that nature provides. Watching swimmers, sandcastle builders, surfers, and shell collectors, all sporting cheerful smiles, is a sight that captures the joy of everyone present.

Kenting Dawan Beach Travel Information

Address:No. 451, Kenting Road, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County 946, Taiwan


Transportation Methods:1. By car: Pingtung Jiuru Interchange → Taiwan Route 3 → Taiwan Route 1 → Shuifoliao → Taiwan Route 1 → Taiwan Route 26 → Hengchun → Nanwan → Kenting → Kenting Beach 2. Public transportation: Kaohsiung → Kenting Express → Bus (Kuo-Kuang, Pingtung, Kaohsiung, Central and Southern Taiwan) → Hengchun → Kenting Train → Kenting Shuttle (Orange Line) → Kenting → Kenting Beach


Other Nearby Attractions: Kenting National Forest Recreation AreaKenting StreetKenting RanchKenting Youth Activity CenterFrog RockXiao Wan BeachXiaowanKenting National Park Visitor CenterShading Natural ParkSail Rock


Nearby Cuisine: Donghai Thai Myanmar Garden RestaurantDi Di SnacksSeafood Fresh RestaurantMambo Thai RestaurantHui Ge SashimiAli SeafoodLittle Du Steamed BunPatong Music RestaurantWife's Secret KitchenYu Jen Xiang Pastry Shop


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