Coral rocks
Strange shapes.
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Taiwan's first national park, founded in 1984 at the island's southern tip, where the Taiwan Strait meets the Pacific and the Philippine Sea. It takes in rocky coral coasts, beaches, tropical forest and clifftop grasslands, with a warm climate all year. Its scenery ranges from uplifted coral rocks carved by the sea into strange shapes and high cliffs over clear blue water, to wind-swept grasslands and tropical forest with giant fig trees and limestone caves. Underwater lie colourful coral reefs. Its best-known sights are Eluanbi Lighthouse, Longpan Park, Sail Rock out at sea and Taiwan's southernmost point. Getting around by car or a hired scooter on the coastal road is easiest. The park is generally free, with fees in some areas. Winter winds are strong and many beaches have dangerous currents, so swim only in guarded areas. Taiwan's typhoon season runs from June to October, peaking July to September, so check forecasts before heading to mountains and coasts, per UK travel advice.
Strange shapes.
Over blue water.
Giant figs.
Hengchun Peninsula, Taiwan's far south
By car or hired scooter on the coastal road, or on limited buses from Hengchun.