Light Stays Hengchun Hosted by Chen Jie

§ Activities Guide

Hengchun · Kenting — Chen Jie's Guide

Stay with us — we plan it, arrange the tickets, and tell you exactly where to go.

Partner Discounts for Guests

Everything on this page — activities, tickets, shuttle transfers and scooter rentals — is available at our partner rate. Tell us what you need before check-in and Chen Jie arranges it.

Snorkeling NT$400 Glass Boat NT$300 Paintball NT$550 Sky Mirror NT$600 Aquarium NT$420

🚗 Getting Around

🚄 HSR Zuoying → Hengchun

  • ·Private shuttle (most convenient): ~1 hr door-to-door. Chen Jie has a partner operator — sedan NT$2,500 · 9-seat van NT$3,000
  • ·Kenting Express (weekends only): departs Kaohsiung Station, ~2.5 hrs, limited seats
  • ·Bus 9117 / 9188: budget option, ~2–2.5 hrs

🛵 Local: Scooter Rental

  • ·100cc / 125cc: standard car licence required (~NT$350–500 / day)
  • ·Electric scooter: often available without a licence — confirm with rental shop
  • ·Shop quality varies — Chen Jie has a trusted partner shop

🚗 Self-Drive

  • ·Freeway 3 south → Hwy 1 / 26 to Hengchun, ~5 hrs 20 min from Taipei
  • ·Parking on-site — let us know if you have a large vehicle

🌊 Water Sports

"I get the water sports booked for you before you arrive — no scrambling at the dock. Houbihu if you want to see coral reefs, Nanwan if you want the loud, splashy stuff. Tell me what your group's into." — Chen Jie

🤝 All operators below are our partners · Prices are guest-only rates

Houbihu Snorkeling Center

Snorkeling & Water Sports

A trusted long-standing operator at Houbihu. Rich coral reefs, all equipment included. Go snorkeling solo or bundle with speedboat, banana boat and more.

Single Activity
Snorkeling
NT$400
Combo (Snorkeling + Add-ons)
2-in-1
NT$450
3-in-1
NT$550
4-in-1
NT$650
5-in-1
NT$850
6-in-1
NT$950

💡 Available activities: speedboat, banana boat, snorkeling, big foot, flying fish, donut, jet ski

Brother Xiong Water Sports (Nanwan)

Beach Water Sports

The most action-packed beach zone in Kenting, run by long-time local operator Brother Xiong. Two plans to choose from. Jet ski ~3 min, banana boat & other power rides ~5–7 min each.

Plan A — All-you-can-ride (3 hrs)
1 jet ski + unlimited power rides
was $1,800 NT$1,000 save $800
Plan B — Pick your activities (one go each)
2-in-1
was $600 NT$400 save $200
3-in-1
was $700 NT$500 save $200
4-in-1
was $800 NT$600 save $200

💡 Activities: jet ski, big foot, donut, popeye, banana boat, coral tour. Brother Xiong: 0935-474086 / 08-885-1151. Easiest to let Chen Jie handle booking — that way you get the guest rate. Group discounts available — ask Chen Jie.

SUP Paddleboarding – Haibian Ashui (Wanlitung)

Advance booking

2-hour private session — your group only, no strangers mixed in. Minimum 2 people. Includes insurance, gear, and photos/video (free to keep via your phone). When the session is at Wanlitung, you can keep using the snorkeling gear on your own after the instructor wraps up. If conditions are poor, the instructor will take your group to Houbihu or Howan at no extra charge — but you must return together and can't stay behind.

SUP – one board per person
2–3 people
NT$1,500 / person
4+ people
NT$1,300 / person
Extra person (shared board)
NT$700 / person
Add snorkeling (2.5 hrs total)
Add-on price
was $500 NT$300 / person save $200

Kenting Secret SUP – Houbihu / Little Bali

Advance booking

A 2–3 hour guided SUP adventure to the hidden coral reef waters of Houbihu and Little Bali. No swimming required — stand, sit, lie down, or just float. Pets ride free; bring your own pet life vest. Shuttle from the meeting point to the secret beach is included.

Included: SUP board · ankle leash · paddle · life vest · water activity insurance · SLR photos for Plans A & B
Plan A – Solo board + SLR photos
Adult (age 12+)
was $1,350 NT$1,250 save $100
Child (age 3–12)
was $1,000 NT$900 save $100
Plan B – Shared board for 2 + SLR photos
2-person total
was $2,300 NT$2,100 save $200
Plan C – Solo board, no photos
Adult (age 12+)
was $1,250 NT$1,150 save $100
Child (age 3–12)
was $700 NT$650 save $50

Sessions: 07:00 sunrise · 10:00 morning · 14:00 afternoon. Add-ons: drone aerial footage ($500/1 · $800/2 · $1,500/4–5 pax); mermaid costume ($300/person). Not suitable for guests with heart conditions, high blood pressure, or pregnancy.

🔗 More plans · View on official site →

Introductory Diving (Sharkenting)

Advance booking

Chen Jie's partner dive shop Sharkenting in Houbihu. No certification needed — instructor stays beside you throughout. Once Chen Jie books, the instructor handles the lesson and shuttle to the dive site, then drops you back at the guesthouse to shower. Zero logistics on your end.

Intro dive · no certification needed, instructor by your side throughout
Includes instructor, transfer, insurance, photos
was $2,500 NT$2,000 save $500

💡 Already certified? Tell Chen Jie and she'll put together a custom fun dive itinerary — exploring Hengchun Peninsula's underwater world across different sites and seasons.

Houbihu Glass-Bottom Boat / Semi-Submarine

Sightseeing

Two ways to see the reef — stay dry on the glass-bottom boat, or go in for a dive.

Glass-Bottom Boat (Semi-Submarine)
No wetsuit needed — great for all ages
NT$300
Dive Experience
~2 hours
NT$2,000

Yule 168 Private Yacht

Advance booking

Departing from Haikou Port, Checheng — ID card or passport is all you need. No licence required. Two charter options: a sunset cruise along the west coast (max 11 pax), or a full-day offshore fishing trip (max 7 pax).

Included: Accident insurance · air-con · phone charging · Bluetooth speaker · hot water · instant noodles · ice & large cooler · on-board toilet (great for female guests) · sleeping berth · sofa seating
Evening 1H Sightseeing — West Coast Sunset
Full charter (max 11 pax)
Slots after 16:00 · split 11 ways, just NT$1,000 per person · from the water you catch both the sunset and the tail ridge of the Central Mountain Range in one view, an angle impossible from land · dolphins spotted on lucky days
NT$11,000 / vessel
Yule 168 Private Yacht 1 Yule 168 Private Yacht 2 Yule 168 Private Yacht 3
Full-Day Offshore Fishing Charter — Flexible departure & end time
Full charter (max 7 pax)
Reference schedule: 05:30 assembly → 15:00 end · deliberately capped at 7 to minimise line tangles — so every angler gets a proper experience
NT$21,000 / vessel
Yule 168 Private Yacht 1 Yule 168 Private Yacht 2 Yule 168 Private Yacht 3 Yule 168 Private Yacht 4 Yule 168 Private Yacht 5

💡 Captain Wu's father was a local fisherman — father and son have worked these waters for decades. Captain Wu founded Yule 168 to bring anyone who wants to experience the sea right to it. From first-timers chasing their first catch to big-game hunters, there's a route for every season. Rods and reels on board to borrow; consumables at their own Shunjin Tackle Shop next door.

Houbihu Yacht Cruise

Advance booking

Private yacht charter in Houbihu waters. Two partner operators to choose from. Priced per boat. Includes NT$2M accident insurance per person, instructor, and snorkeling gear (life vest, goggles, snorkel tube). NT$10,000 deposit/vessel, balance collected on board. Bad weather: reschedule or full deposit refund.

All plans include: Free karaoke · non-alcoholic drinks ×1 case · beer ×1 case · water ×2 cases
Water activities: yacht · snorkeling · jet ski (instructor-operated) · banana boat · sea scooter
Luxury Yacht 2H Charter — 1.5 hrs unlimited water sports
Riverside Yacht (max 33 pax)
09:00–11:00 · 12:00–14:00 · 15:00–17:00
was $35,000 NT$31,000 / vessel save $4,000
W.F. Ocean (max 28 pax)
09:00–11:00 · 12:00–14:00 · 15:00–17:00
was $33,000 NT$29,000 / vessel save $4,000
Luxury Yacht 4H Charter — 3 hrs unlimited water sports + BBQ
Riverside Yacht (max 33 pax)
09:00–13:00 · 13:30–17:30
was $45,000 NT$42,000 / vessel save $3,000
W.F. Ocean (max 28 pax)
09:00–13:00 · 13:30–17:30
was $43,000 NT$40,000 / vessel save $3,000
Luxury Yacht 1H Sightseeing — Houbihu coastal cruise
Riverside Yacht (max 33 pax)
09:00 · 14:00
was $21,000 NT$18,000 / vessel save $3,000
W.F. Ocean (max 28 pax)
09:00 · 14:00
was $19,000 NT$16,000 / vessel save $3,000

💡 1H cruise route: Nanwan → Dawan → Xiaowan → Kenting → Banana Bay → Shadao → Eluanbi (may vary with conditions). 4H BBQ is a light spread, not a full meal. Personal details required from each passenger for insurance.

🏕️ Land Adventures

"Plenty to do besides swim. The operators below are the ones I've been working with for years — guests come back and tell me they had fun, that's why they're still on this list." — Chen Jie

🤝 All operators below are our partners · Prices are guest-only rates

Jeep Adventure

Advance booking

Pickup from East Gate (5 min walk from the guesthouse) or directly from your stay. Insurance included. Two routes to choose from.

Route A — Mountain & Water Rush (1 hr)
4 pax / jeep
NT$3,000 / jeep
Route B — Night Deer Safari (1.5 hrs) ⚡ One group per night · departs 19:30 or 20:00
4 pax / jeep
NT$3,000 / jeep

Jiupeng Jeep & Dune Buggy

Advance booking

A three-in-one adventure: dune racing, river crossing, jungle trail. Taiwan's only desert-like terrain. Best paired with other east-coast sights into a half-day trip.

Jeep
4 pax/jeep · 30 min
NT$2,000 / jeep
Dune Buggy
2 pax/buggy · 60 min
NT$1,200 / buggy

Kenting Sky Mirror

Advance booking

Three-in-one, ~110 minutes, priced per person. Stage 1 — self-drive dune buggy through the jungle (2 pax/buggy); Stage 2 — self-drive MiMi Car up the hill; Stage 3 — sky mirror photo shoot. Ticket includes instructor, insurance, unlimited photos with on-site photographer, and parking. MiMi Cars are 4-, 6-, or 8-seater (shop assigns type; 4- and 8-seaters have rear-facing seats). Driver needs a car licence; solo riders share with other guests. Suitable for all ages. Slots: 9:30, 11:00, 13:00, 14:30 — arrive 30 min early.

2–6 years old
NT$300 / person
6 and above
NT$600 / person

💡 Under 2 years old: free. Hours: winter 09:00–17:00 / summer 09:00–18:30

Harry Potter Forest Dune Buggy

Outdoor

Harry Potter-themed jungle dune buggy — four-wheel drive tackles any terrain, cutting deep into the forest. 1–2 pax per buggy, priced per vehicle, 30 minutes. Ages 15 and up; minors require an accompanying adult.

30 min (1–2 pax/buggy)
was $800 NT$750 save $50

Dinosaur Go-Kart Park

Family Fun

Kenting's most popular racing venue. Two options: 270cc F1 go-karts on a smooth 600m track — pure speed; or Mario drift karts with in-track obstacles and spin-out mechanics — hilarious and surprisingly competitive. Both work for kids and adults. Open weekdays 9:00–18:00, weekends 9:00–19:00.

270cc F1 Go-Kart
Solo
was $400 NT$380 save $20
Tandem
was $450 NT$430 save $20
Mario Drift Kart
Solo
was $250 NT$230 save $20
Tandem
was $300 NT$280 save $20

Kenting Farm (墾草趣)

Family Farm

A family-friendly farm experience in Kenting. Every ticket includes a bucket of carrots — kids can feed the animals directly. Great for all ages. Open 09:00–18:00.

Adult
NT$160
Ages 7–12
NT$100

💡 Under 6 years old: free entry

Paintball & Water Gun Battle

Outdoor

3 rounds, ~25 minutes total. Full gear included with accident and medical insurance. Suitable from Grade 1 up — if you can hold a gun, you can play.

1 person (120 paintballs + unlimited water bullets)
NT$550

National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium

Must-See

Southeast Asia's largest aquarium — three major zones including Coral Kingdom, Taiwan Waters, and Tidal Zone. Highly recommended for families. Arrive at opening time to avoid crowds.

Adult
was $450 NT$420 save $30
Student / Concession
was $250 NT$245 save $5

💡 Under 6 years old: free entry

🎟️ All activities above — tell us your headcount before check-in and Chen Jie arranges the partner-priced tickets.

🎁 Guest-Exclusive Services

"Just message me on LINE before you arrive — I'll have it sorted by check-in. I know these local shops well, so it saves you running around asking." — Chen Jie

BBQ Ingredient Delivery

Two local suppliers deliver fresh ingredients straight to the guesthouse — from premium wagyu and seafood sets to budget-friendly party packs.

Ask before check-in →

Birthday Surprise Setup

We've curated 4 nearby bakeries. Order ahead — Chen Jie picks up the cake and it's waiting when the birthday person walks in.

Ask before check-in →

🗺️ Attractions

"The peninsula isn't large. We're in the centre of town, and almost every place worth visiting is within a 20-minute drive — that's part of why we picked this lane in the first place." — Chen Jie

🚶 ~5 min walk

Hengchun Old City (East Gate)

5 minutes on foot from the guesthouse. Taiwan's best-preserved Qing-dynasty city wall with four original gates. Walking the full circuit at dusk takes about 30 minutes — quietly magical. Free admission.

🚗 ~8 min drive

Nanwan Beach

Kenting's most popular beach — white sand, water sports galore, the main spot for swimming and sun. Free beach admission.

🚗 ~10 min drive

Chuhuo Natural Gas Flames

Natural gas seeping through mudstone fissures ignites into a permanent flame — Taiwan's only site of this kind. Renovated in 2026 with a new "fire meets water" circular pool design, plus a stargazing glass pavilion and art installations. Best after dark when the flames are most vivid. Free admission.

🚗 ~10 min drive

Guanshan

Also called Gaoshanyan, 152 m elevation, one of the Eight Scenic Views of Southern Taiwan. The whole hill is raised coral reef — three million years ago this summit was underwater. As the sun sets over the Taiwan Strait, the coastline turns deep crimson and purple — the famous "Guanshan Sunset Glow." A landmark boulder called the "Flying Rock" crowns the hilltop. The two-tiered pavilion next to the century-old Gaoshanyan Temple is the best vantage point. Locals come every evening; grab a freshly made savoury rice cake (鹹粿) from a stall and watch the sun go down. Free admission.

🚗 ~15 min drive

Longpan Park

Coral-limestone plateau overlooking the Pacific. Wild Formosan deer graze freely on the grassland. Best at sunrise — come early for the dramatic light. Far from city lights, also an excellent spot for stargazing. Free admission.

🚗 ~20 min drive

Eluanbi Lighthouse

Taiwan's southernmost point — boundary between the Pacific and Bashi Channel, one of Taiwan's Eight Scenic Wonders. Park sits on raised coral reef with dramatic rock formations, dense tropical flora, and a 5,000-year-old prehistoric site. Lighthouse built in 1881, known as the "Light of East Asia" — one of the world's rare fortified lighthouses. Best in early morning for the light. Admission NT$60.

🗺️ More attractions · Kenting National Park official site →

📅 Sample Itineraries

"Over the years I've hosted families, alumni reunions, friend groups taking the whole house — every group wants something different. Pick one of the four below as a starting point; we'll fine-tune once you arrive." — Chen Jie

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Three Generations Grandparents + parents + kids, all under one roof 2 Days 1 Night
Day 1
  • ·Afternoon check in → grandparents settle into the living room with tea; kids straight to the inflatable pool; parents unpack at their own pace
  • ·Dinner: duck vermicelli on Hengchun Old Street (close enough for elders to walk), or stay in for a BBQ with the whole family around the grill
  • ·Night: grandparents on the electric mahjong table, parents at karaoke, kids playing with the giant pink bear in the game zone
Day 2
  • ·Morning: Marine Aquarium at opening (partner price NT$420; grandma and grandkid hand-in-hand at the big tank — 11am check-out, load luggage before you go)
  • ·Afternoon: Dinosaur Racing Park (dad and son on the F1 karts; pavilion seating nearby for grandparents to wait comfortably)
  • ·Dusk: Guanshan sunset with savoury rice cake (gentle slope, pavilions to sit in — perfect for elders) → Chuhuo → drive home
🎉 Friends Reunion Old friends, families travelling together 2 Days 1 Night
Day 1
  • ·Arrive → everyone heads to Nanwan for water sports (Brother Xiong all-day pass NT$1,000; parents with little ones can sun-bathe and watch from the sand)
  • ·Night: BBQ with cold beers, peanut shells piling up well past midnight — karaoke for some, electric mahjong for others, kids drift between the inflatable pool and the game zone
Day 2
  • ·Morning: snorkeling or jeep adventure (11am check-out, load luggage before)
  • ·Afternoon: a stroll at Longpan ParkHengchun Old Street for shaved ice, mung bean dessert to take home
  • ·Dusk: Guanshan sunset → Sichongxi Hot Springs for soak and dinner → drive home
🏡 Both Houses, Big Group 28-person multi-family · company retreat · big reunion 2 Days 1 Night
Day 1
  • ·Split rooms across the two houses (by family or by team) → unpack on both sides; kids run between the two stays in 30 seconds flat
  • ·Evening: both BBQ areas fired up at once for all 28 to gather; quieter elders settle in the living rooms with tea
  • ·Night: karaoke in one house and electric mahjong in the other so neither bothers anyone, kids in the inflatable pool and game zone until they crash
Day 2
  • ·Morning: split into two groups — A to the Marine Aquarium (great for families and elders), B to Nanwan water sports (younger crew); meet back at the guesthouses for lunch
  • ·11am check-out, luggage in cars
  • ·Afternoon: whole group together for sunset at Guanshan (28 people lined up at the rail is a sight) → Chuhuo → drive home
🌿 Slow Hengchun Older friends · small groups · travelling with parents 2 Days 1 Night
Day 1
  • ·Arrive → unhurried dusk on Hengchun Old Street (mung bean dessert, egg cracker biscuits, duck vermicelli — close enough for elders to walk)
  • ·Evening pick: a stroll along the East Gate ancient wall (5 min from the guesthouse, no big climbs), picnic on Nanwan Beach, or a quiet drink at a Xiaowan bar
  • ·Back to the guesthouse — tea and slow conversation in the living room, early night
Day 2
  • ·Morning: Eluanbi Lighthouse (NT$60, best light early; flat park, easy on elders)
  • ·Check out by 11am → luggage in car
  • ·Longpan Park for the coral cliff (no need to walk the whole loop — the view from the rim is enough)
  • ·Afternoon: snorkeling (NT$400) or glass-bottom boat (NT$300, lets elders see the reef without getting wet)
  • ·Evening: Sichongxi Hot Springs for soak and dinner → drive home

These are sample itineraries for reference only. Chen Jie is happy to put together a custom plan based on your group size, ages, interests and budget — just chat before you arrive.

Customise your trip on LINE

Plan sorted — now just book your stay

Tickets arranged, activities recommended, and a host who knows every corner of Hengchun.
The two stays sit ~30 seconds apart on the same lane — convenience store and supermarket within walking distance.

Chen Jie usually replies within an hour · just share your dates and group size