Pingtung Hotels

Pingtung is located in the southernmost region of Taiwan. The city of Pingtung offers the best glimpse into southern Taiwanese culture and lifestyle, with its many enchanting Buddhist temples, bustling night markets, colourful neon lights, and palm-lined streets. The surrounding Pingtung County offer many attractions, drawing a growing number of holidaymakers from across the world. In Pingtung, you can go snorkelling and diving in the spectacular coral-rich waters of Little Liuqiu Island, just 12.8 kilometres (8 miles) off Pingtung’s coast. The island also has a temple that will have Chinese opera shows. You can also enjoy live music festivals, surfing and beach parties at Kenting National Park or visit the 82.6-hectare (204.1-acre) Sandimen Cultural Park, which features the architecture, culture and lifestyles of the nine aboriginal Taiwanese tribes. Savour authentic Pingtung fare among the stalls of the Ruiguang Night Market as well as carnival games.

When To Go

With the annual average temperature a pleasant 24.1°C (75°F), you might be tempted to tour Pingtung any time of the year. However, the autumn from September through November may be the best to visit as prices and air pollution are at their lowest. The spring from March through May may see rather erratic weather, swinging between sudden sandstorms, rain and dry-heat conditions. May to October is another appropriate time for a Pingtung holiday, particularly for swimmers and beach lovers. Summer from June to August is also an ideal time for a beach holiday, but also very crowded, which can make accommodation harder to find.

• Spring (March-May): Highs from 26-31°C (79-88°F); lows from 16-22°C (61-72°F)

• Summer (June-August): Highs around 32°C (90°F); lows around 24°C (75°F)

• Autumn (September-November): Highs from 28-32°C (82-90°F); lows from 18-23°C (64-73°F)

Getting There

Pingtung is easily accessible by air, road, rail and sea from all areas of Taiwan. The Pingtung Airport is the nearest major airport. It is located approximately 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) from downtown Pingtung and handles several domestic flights. Kaohsiung International Airport is about 18 kilometres (11.2 miles) away and offers both domestic and international flight connections. Pingtung can also be reached by High-Speed Rail (HSR) from Tainan and Kaohsiung. Although taxis and busses are available, the most popular modes of transport for getting around Taiwan are cars, scooters and bicycles.

• By air: Pingtung Airport (3 km (1.9 miles) away) and Kaohsiung International Airport (18 km (11.2 miles) away)

• By rail: High-Speed Rail (HSR) from Tainan and Kaohsiung

• Cars, scooters and bicycles most popular transport

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