What to Do on Taiwan's Southern Coast

"Catch Waves Near the Southern Tip of the Island Jialeshuei is a gem for surfers. There are two breaks both of which are very consistent, especially the on at the north end of the beach. The locals are friendly and the waves are rarely crowded. The beach is clean and rarely crowded, and at night the stars are spectacular. This out-of-the-way spot allows camping on the tree-shaded the grass behind the beach. If that's not your style there are a hostel and a few boutique hotels directly across the road -- as well as a restaurant serving one of the best bacon and egg breakfasts in the country (business listing link below). Just a couple of minutes down the road, is also a mind-blowing coastline that you will want to check out."

"Enjoy the Sun on Taiwan's Most Beautiful Beach My photo does not do this beach justice. Flanked by coral, Baisha (which means "white sand" in Chinese) Beach is possibly the most beautiful beach on the island. Just outside of Kenting, this beach is popular with visitors year-round. There are several hotels nearby as well as two campgrounds. It is rare to hear that somebody has traveled to the south of Taiwan without stopping by this gorgeous place."

"Watch the Rocky Ground Burn Like Magic (and Pop Some Popcorn) The ChuHuo Eternal Flame (恆春出火) just outside of Hengchun in the far south of Taiwan is definitely worth a stop. Natural gas seeps up from the earth and ignites on this otherwise dead area of rock and sand ground. There are several areas of fire to see and, on at busy times, there are vendors in the parking lot who will sell you popcorn to pop over the eternal flames."

"Explore Taiwan's Bizarre Souther Coastline Lesser known -- but no less amazing -- than Taiwan 's famous northern coastal area Yehliu, is the Jialeshuei Scenic Area in the south, just down the road from the surf beach. (You can check out a photographic comparison of the two areas here .) The twisted-rock formations are the result of a unque part of the earth's crust made partly of sandstone, justting through to the surface where it has been lashed by the fierce winds and waves into incredible and bizarre shapes."

"Explore the Ocean in Taiwan's Largest Aquarium Not far from Baisha Beach on a fairly remote stretch of coastline is one of Taiwan 's finest attractions: the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium (國立海洋生物博物館). Despite the odd local, this world-class aquarium is sure to impress. The massive, modern structure houses everything from whale sharks (pictured here) to exotic fish from around the world, to an enormous cold-tank full of penguins. Although it's a bit out of the way, this should not be missed."

"Cycling Around Kenting With The YOHO BIKE HOTEL Asia’s first bike hotel, YOHO Bike Hotel in Shanhai, Kenting, Taiwan . The hotel is geared toward bikers, with 68 rooms featuring bike racks, an onsite Giant bike rental and tour agency, a bike maintenance area, a bikers lounge with a projection screen for photos, bikers message board, and cycling magazines, cyclist training courses, an Off-Road Experience Center, a special VIP check-in for cyclists and more. The hotel will give you a map of the area so you can bike to the many attractions, like the National Museum of Marine Biologic Aquarium, Shih Chunghsi Hot Springs, Lake Lunglunan Bird Watching Center, Maopitou Park, Kenting Forest Recreation Area and downtown Kenting. Staying at the YOHO Bike Hotel is a great way to explore Taiwan's rich cycling culture."