Little Liuqiu has it all: A dive into coral reefs and luscious seafood
Little Liuqiu’s beautiful coast
Little Liuqiu is an isle off the southwest coast of the Taiwan main island. With its beautiful coral reefs and unique intertidal ecosystem, this isle paradise is surely a perfect tourist destination, whether you fancy water activities like snorkeling or a relaxed stroll along the coast.
On the way there or back, be sure to stop by Qijin, Kaohsiung, for the freshest seafood. Grab a bike and take some time to enjoy the charm of laid-back summer in southern Taiwan.
An underwater excursion between the reefs
Once you arrive by ferry at the Baishawei Fishing Harbor in Little Liuqiu, visit one of the scooter rentals and start exploring. With a scooter, you can easily go around the island and capture all its unique scenery with your own eyes, including Huapingyan (Vase Rock), Duziping intertidal zone and the island’s mystery snorkeling spots.
If you are lucky, you might get a close encounter with sea turtles! But watch out, you could face a fine for touching them. When the sun sets, enjoy a breezy summer twilight on the island.
The famous Huapingyan (Vase Rock) is a top tourist destination in Little Liuqiu.
The Baishawei Fishing Harbor
Diverse sea creatures can be found in the Duziping intertidal zone.
A “Spanish dancer” (Hexabranchus sanguineus) spotted at the intertidal zone of Little Liuqiu
Little Liuqiu is known as a paradise for snorkeling
Adorable sea turtles on the beach
Food and harbor experience at Qijin
Wrap up your day in Qijin District, Kaohsiung, where you will find Kaohsiung Lighthouse, a much-loved spot for photos.
With a bike, go around the district and stop by the Qijin seafood market, and you are in for a treat!
After dinner, watch the sun gradually sets behind Qijin Beach, the perfect grand finale for your trip.
Qijin offers a harbor experience with a seafood market and a stunning coastal view
Qijin seafood market
