Exploring the World V: Ping Tung (Taiwan)

Postcard 5 is off toTaiwan!

Lupe Rodríguez, head of studies and Intermediate 2 teacher has Sar has found the following information about a Taiwanese city called Pingtung!

Kenting Main Street in Pingtung

WHERE IS PINGTUNG?

Taiwan, world map

Location of Pingtung City within Taiwan

Pingtung is the 5th largest county in Taiwan and the 2nd largest of Southern Taiwan after Kaohsiung City. It borders Kaohsiung City to the north, Taitung County to the east, the Taiwan Strait to the west and the Bashi Channel to the south.

PINGTUNG IS FAMOUS FOR...

Kenting National Park

The top tourist attraction in Pingtung County is Kenting National Park. The Kenting National Park (sometimes Kending) is a national park located in the Hengchun Peninsula of Pingtung County, Taiwan. This is Taiwan's oldest and southernmost national park and one of the most popular resort places in Taiwan. It is well known for its tropical climate and sunshine, scenic mountain and beach. Moreover, the Spring Scream rock-band festival is held here every March.

LANDMARKS

Rui Guang Night Market

Pingtung Night Market

Pingtung City has two night markets, one named after the city itself and another called Rui Guang. The first one offers your standard street food. The second one is of a different brand and is a bit harder to find, especially in northern Taiwan.

Sandiman Township - Taiwan Indigenous Cultural Park 

Sandiman Township

This Cultural Park is something of a "living museum". It showcases the architecture and lifestyle of nine of Taiwan's aboriginal tribes. Each of the nine tribes has its own area, where replicas of their living quarters are authentically reproduced. If you're looking for a way to get familiar with Taiwan's aboriginal culture but aren't thrilled about reading placards in an air-conditioned museum, this is a great alternative.

Little Liuqiu Island

Liuqiu

This island is located eight or so miles off the coast of Pingtung. You can get here by ferry from Donggang Harbor in Pingtung County. The island sits atop loads of coral, so it is rich with snorkelling opportunities and lots of laying around on the beach. Baisha (white sand) Bay is the most common spot for diving and snorkeling.

LIFESTYLE

Pingtung City is not typically on tourist itineraries. However, people are friendly and foreign people will appreciate unique aspects of southern Taiwanese life, such as night markets, bright neon lights and numerous Buddhist temples. Streets are lined with palm trees. In the center of town is Zhongshan park, which has a soccer field, pond, fountains and playground.

Since the city does not cater to tourists, life typically revolves around the extended family and friends.

If you want to know more about Pingtung City, watch this video:

Source:

Wikipedia

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