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Little Bali Island 小巴厘島

Little Bali Island 小巴厘島

Location: Daguang Road, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County, 946​

​Coordinates: ​21.933333, 120.744178
20 minute drive from Hengchun
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2 hour drive from Kaohsiung

Little Bay Kenting Pingtung
White Sand Beaches Taiwan
Xiaowan Beach Kenting
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Though its name suggests otherwise, Little Bali Island is not an island. The story is that this beach received its name because some of the rocks at  the beach are similar looking to something that can be seen at Bali Island, Indonesia. Whether or not you are able to figure it out, Little Bali Island  is still a very pretty location and is a great place to do some snorkelling. 

Located just up the road from Houbihu, Little Bali Island (Xiao Ba-Li Dao) is unlike the rest of the beaches that you will find in the Kenting (Hengchun) area. And, although it is a little off the beaten track, it still can still see a fair bit of traffic during the busier times (weekends and summer season).

- Sand -
Sand at little bali taiwan
Beach mostly consists of small to medium size pieces of coral
sand at little bali island kenting

- Water -
Kenting water temperature
Temp approx. 25°C
​(77
°F) in March
water at little bali island pingtung

Though there are a few patches of soft sand here and there, but most of the beach is covered with  broken bits of coral from the coral reefs in the surrounding area. So bring your flip-flops or water shoes, because even in the water you are going to want to have something on your feet.
 
The water is nice and warm and usually quite clear. In the summer and fall there is usually a fresh water stream flowing through the west part of the beach (the beach is divided into two parts). This cool stream can cause the surface of the ocean water near the shore to feel pretty cool but the further out you go the warmer it will get. In the winter and spring the stream disappears. 
- Things to do -
For those who enjoy snorkeling,  Little Bali Island is a great place to check out.  Whatever time of year you go, you are sure to see lots of fish and coral. There are also areas in the water that are sheltered from waves by rocks and reefs, so even if you are new to snorkeling, you should feel quite comfortable in the environment.

When it comes to other activities, Little Bali Island is not as comprehensive as many of the other locations around Kenting.  The coral makes the sand a little rough to play in and for the most part, there are no rentals available at the beach . Occasionally, however, there has been some vendors renting out standup paddleboards (SUPs) – though it is kind of hit or miss with whether they will be there or not.

Before you head out to Little Bali Island, you should also know that there are no shops around, so make sure to pack some food and beverages if you want to spend the day. There are no bathrooms on the beach, however, if you walk back to the road and head down the hill about 30 meters from the path, you will see some “porta potties” on your right. 

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