TaiwanKenting National ParkWhere vibrant green forest borders white beaches and brilliant blue sea, Kenting National Park is rich in landscapes, plant and animal life. You might encounter glowing mushrooms, land crabs, the endangered Formosan Sika Deer, or the black and gold wings of the Golden Birdwing butterflies. Overview Trip ideas Experiences Places to visit Best time to visit Accommodation Back to all places to visit Encompassing the entire southern tip of Taiwan, Kenting National Park is the oldest national park in the country. But it’s probably younger than you’d expect, founded in the mid-80s. Locals love to come down from the cities for warm weather, beaches and tropical coastal scenery. Falling south of the Tropic of Cancer, the waters of Kenting are warm year-round, though April to May is the most popular time for folks to jump in for a swim.Wildlife and cerulean waters aside, Kenting is also home to one of the few fortified lighthouses in the world. This cape has seen several significant shipwrecks throughout its history, and tensions with the local Indigenous peoples meant that the Qing dynasty had to guard the lighthouse, lest it be removed by force.One morning you may be watching macaques swinging through the trees, another you’re snorkelling through schools of colourful fish, and maybe spotting the occasional sea turtle. Kenting National Park is Taiwan at its tropical best. Connects with Taiwan KaohsiungKaohsiung is more than just sunshine and shipping. Taiwan’s southernmost city is laid-back, artsy, with its own spin on Taiwanese culture and cuisine. Taiwan TaitungThe smallest city in Taiwan, Taitung is an area to slow down and drink in the wild scenery of the island’s eastern coast. You'll find a different pace of life here, a world of hot springs and dramatic scenery far away from the skyscrapers and industry of the west coast.