What!? White sandy beaches in Taiwan? This guy has got to be out of his mind. Is he talking about Thailand? Nope!
No mistake here my friend. Believe me, there are some really gorgeous beaches that dot Taiwan's coast and the most beautiful (and popular) ones are located at the southernmost tip of the island, in and around Kenting National Park.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ACCOMMODATION...
Book your hotel before you get there, especially if you're going to visit the area during a weekend or holiday! You do not want to waste your time driving or walking around looking for a place to stay there. I always reserve my rooms on booking.com and I recommend you do the same if you want the best rates.
Things to do in Kenting:
chill on the sand with a cold drink
hike in grassy meadows
surf
or watch surfers
eat fresh seafood
snorkel or scuba dive
Spring Scream - one of Asia's biggest outdoor music festival
Best time to visit Taiwan's beaches
If the weather is your main concern, do not worry - Kenting has good weather year-round. Still, keep in mind that typhoons are frequent during the summer months and most beaches are closed on those occasions.
Also, just like other popular places around the island, expect a gazillion Taiwanese tourists on holidays.
Spring Scream Outdoor Music Festival
If you visit Taiwan in April, make sure you don't miss Spring Scream. This massive outdoor musical event features bands both from Taiwan and overseas.
