Travel Guide: 海灘走走 (Haitan Zouzou), Pingtung County

Introduction

Tucked in the heart of Hengchun, the sun-drenched southern gateway to Taiwan’s Kenting National Park, 海灘走走 (Beach Stroll) is a charming boutique homestay that lives up to its laid-back name. Designed for travelers who crave quiet comfort over flashy resorts, this intimate property puts Kenting’s most famous beaches, street food stalls, and natural attractions right at your doorstep, making it ideal for family getaways, couple retreats, and solo explorers alike.

Hotel Overview

海灘走走 is located at No. 18, Alley 15, Lane 232, Zhongzheng Road, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County – a 10-minute drive from Kenting Main Street and a 15-minute walk from central Hengchun’s historic gate. The property offers a mix of cozy guest rooms and spacious family suites, all non-smoking, with soundproofing, air conditioning, hardwood floors, and comfortable solid beds dressed in fresh linens. Every room comes with a private ensuite featuring a rainfall shower (or optional bathtub), complimentary toiletries, a hair dryer, bidet, and plush slippers. In-room amenities include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, electric kettle, bedside charging ports, and hangers for longer stays.

Common spaces include a sun-drenched rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a shared dining area, perfect for morning coffee or evening stargazing. Free Wi-Fi is available across the entire property, and services include daily housekeeping, luggage storage, tour booking, car rental, and paid airport shuttle service. The friendly multilingual staff speaks both Chinese and English, ready to help you plan your day. For organized adventure, the homestay can arrange paid off-site activities including snorkeling, diving, canoeing, and horseback riding. Note that the property has no on-site parking and upper floors are accessible only by stairs.

Local Attractions

Three can’t-miss spots are within a 20-minute drive of the hotel:

• Kenting National Park’s Baisha Bay: A 15-minute drive away, this crescent-shaped crescent of soft golden sand is famous for its gentle, clear turquoise waters. It was the filming location for *Life of Pi*, and offers calm swimming conditions and quiet sunset views far from the crowds of busier Kenting beaches.
• Hengchun Old Town: A 10-minute walk from 海灘走走, this 19th-century walled town retains all four original historic gates and is packed with traditional street food stalls, local craft shops, and the iconic Hengchun Old Street, where you can try signature Pingtung dishes like braised pork rice and oyster omelets.
• Eluanbi Park: A 20-minute drive south at the southernmost tip of Taiwan, this scenic coastal park boasts dramatic cliffside walking trails, the iconic Eluanbi Lighthouse, and unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and the Bashi Channel, with abundant native wildlife and wildflowers year-round.

Travel Tips

If you’re arriving by public transport, book the hotel’s paid airport shuttle from Kaohsiung International Airport for a stress-free ride, or rent a scooter or car once you arrive in Hengchun to explore the coast at your own pace – the hotel can help arrange rentals. Since there is no on-site parking, if you drive, you will find paid public parking two blocks from the property. Pack reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes if you plan to join the hotel’s arranged snorkeling or diving trips to nearby coral reefs. For the best weather, visit between October and April, when temperatures are warm and humidity is lower than the