Little Bay 小灣Location: No. 6, Kending Road, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County, 946
Coordinates: 21°56'29.5"N 120°48'16.9"E 20 minute drive from Hengchun
2 hour drive from Kaohsiung |
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Little Bay or "Xiaowan" Beach of southern Taiwan is a little beauty located just outside the main strip of Kenting (across from the Caesar Resort). The beach is a great place to play in the water or just sit on the sand and take it easy. Though, since it is relatively small, it can get a little crowded on the weekends.
The the the clean, soft, whitish-yellow sand at Xiaowan (Little Bay) Beach is picture perfect -- you really couldn't hope for anything better. The warm clear water at this beach is very inviting, and thanks to the natural barrier formed by the small peninsula on the west side of the beach, the waves are often (but not always) non-existent. This, of course, is great for those who want to sit or play at the water's edge without needing to worry about getting interrupted by an unexpected swell. |
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The beach is pegged with classy white umbrellas which you can rent for a fee (250~300NTD) to save yourself from getting too much sun. There are also showers and bathrooms which be accessed upon paying a 20NTD fee.
The Little Bay beach also hosts a beach bar which serves drinks and has a limited selection of snacks/appetizers.
The beach is roped off into a swimming area and an area designated for jetski rides and banana boat rides. If you would like to take taken for a round, just pay the man and he will have you life-jacketed up and gliding across the water before you know it. There are also kayaks available to paddle around on, if that floats your boat. Snorkeling at this beach is also not a bad option as the (typically) calm, clear water means good visibility and less hazards (aim for the far ends of the beach near the rocks – that’s where the fish action is going to be).
The beach is next to the Kenting main drag, which, although does not really get going until sun down, still has a variety of tourist shops open during the daylight hours, so if you would like to take a break from the beach and look for some beach-town souvenirs you can do so without needing any transportation.
The Little Bay beach also hosts a beach bar which serves drinks and has a limited selection of snacks/appetizers.
The beach is roped off into a swimming area and an area designated for jetski rides and banana boat rides. If you would like to take taken for a round, just pay the man and he will have you life-jacketed up and gliding across the water before you know it. There are also kayaks available to paddle around on, if that floats your boat. Snorkeling at this beach is also not a bad option as the (typically) calm, clear water means good visibility and less hazards (aim for the far ends of the beach near the rocks – that’s where the fish action is going to be).
The beach is next to the Kenting main drag, which, although does not really get going until sun down, still has a variety of tourist shops open during the daylight hours, so if you would like to take a break from the beach and look for some beach-town souvenirs you can do so without needing any transportation.
