Kenting Beach (Dawan) Introduction
Kenting Beach, with a coastline stretching over a thousand meters, is backed by Dajian Mountain and faces the Bashi Channel. The expansive waters are crystal clear like a mirror, and it is also known by the nickname "Dawan." Dawan is located near Kenting Street, which is the main gathering place for crowds, making it a popular swimming spot for tourists. The scenery at Kenting Beach does not disappoint; for those who love to be close to the sea, the allure of the pristine white sand and azure waters is irresistible. Walking barefoot on the beach, the fine sand feels wonderfully soft underfoot, and when a wave rolls in, it alleviates the heat. Some choose to sunbathe on the beach, soaking up the sun completely, while perhaps secretly waiting for each incoming wave to bring a refreshing coolness; however, nothing beats the thrill of jumping directly into the sea for a swim. Fully immersed in the ocean, even the most intense sunlight feels bearable. The wave conditions at Kenting Beach are excellent, enticing surfing enthusiasts to take to the water. As waves roll toward the shore one after another, skilled surfers on the beach are already poised, timing their sprint with precision, then grabbing their surfboards and heading into the ocean, catching the perfect wave as they jump, roll, dive, or push through the surf, only to turn and ride the waves back to shore. Though the time spent in this exhilarating action is brief, it leaves surfers longing for more, eager to do it again and again. While some say that blue represents melancholy, the sea before us is blue and lifts the spirits of visitors. The seamless horizon of sea and sky blurs the line between the two, yet the crashing white waves bring forth a joyous mood from both the ocean and sky, who can remain unmoved? Under the shade of swaying coconut trees, along the beach scattered with umbrellas and grass shelters, simply lying quietly in a beach chair beneath the cool shade, enjoying the blue happiness that nature brings, one can watch the tourists swimming, building sandcastles, surfing, and collecting seashells, all of whom wear joyful smiles.
