The Taipei Sugar Factory (aka Wanhua Sugar Factory Park, Tangbu Cultural Park 糖廍文化園區 or Taisugar Taipei Warehouse 臺糖臺北倉庫​) is a historical sugar refining Factory in Wanhua District of Taipei City. It was the only sugar refinery built north of Taoyuan during the Japanese rule. Now it has been converted into a museum and cultural center with DIY activities for kids and is a popular attraction in the area.  

Background:
In 1901, during the Japanese era, the first sugar factory in Taiwan was built in Qiaotou. At its height, it was producing 18,000 tons of sugar per year.
Established in 1911, the Taipei Sugar Factory was the only sugar refinery built north of Taoyuan during the Japanese rule. However, due to the Pacific War and the subsequent shortage of sugarcane and labor, the refinery was shut down in 1943.
After the fall of sugar production in the late 1900s, due to the reduction of available land and the growing cost of producing sugar in Taiwan, many sugar factories began to shut down.
The factory and its equipment were gradually dismantled, leaving only the warehouses, which were later used by the Taiwan Sugar Corporation. In 2003, the Taipei City Government designated three remaining warehouses and an old platform from the refinery as municipal historic sites. In 2011, the area was renamed the Tangbu Cultural Park.
Since 2000, in November each year, the Tangbu Cultural Park has hosted the annual "Bangka Sugarcane Festival 艋舺甘蔗季," which includes performances, sugarcane-cutting competitions, and various cultural activities celebrating the area's sugar industry heritage.
Due to its convenient transportation from both the MRT and TRA, the Sugar Museum has become a popular attraction. ​
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Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Please note that the museum is closed at noon from 12:30 to 1:30 and then last admission is at 4:30 PM. 
Closed Mondays

Price:
Free 

When to go:
Anytime, it never gets really crowded here.

Where to stay:
High end: We have stayed at and recommend the Nangang Marriott (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here). We have also stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here). 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.
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How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: The Museum is down the street from Wanhua TRB Station. There is limited parking nearby.
Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Bus/MRT: The museum is within walking distance of Longshan Temple MRT Station on the Blue Line or Wanhua TRB Station.  You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT from Klook here or KKday here. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. ​​
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Map:
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The Tuku Sugar Railway is a bicycle path converted from an old sugar railway in rural Yunlin. The path is about 9 KM long, and along the way you can see many historic sites and tourist factories. It is definitely worth a trip if you are in the area. 

Historical Background:
Taiwan Sugar Railways began construction by Meiji Sugar Co., Ltd. starting in 1906 during the Japanese era to transport sugar cane from fields to sugar factories for processing. After the ROC took control of Taiwan, the sugar industry continued and further railways were added. At the peak of operations, the railway system was over 3000 KM long.
During the 1980s and 1990s, Taiwan's sugar prices were no longer globally competitive and rail operations began to decline. 
Today, only about 240 KM of railway is still in operation, meaning that thousands of kilometers of railway have been dismantled or abandoned. 

During the early days of the Japanese Era in Taiwan, Tuku was originally chosen as the site for the main industrial development in the area. However, due to a fire and flood in the space of three years, the Japanese decided to move the location of the sugar factory to modern-day Huwei. 
However, many of the old sugar railways have been converted into bicycle paths in recent years.
Currently, the Tuku Sugar Railway Bike Path is about 9 KM long and takes about 40 minutes to complete from end to end.  

You can see above for a map of old sugar railways in Yunlin when the sugar industry was at its peak. 

Difficulty:
Easy. It is flat the whole way.

Length:
The Tuku Sugar Railway Bike Path is about 9 KM long and takes about 40 minutes to complete from end to end.  

Where to stay:
We have stayed at and recommend Ai Ni Ya Hotel, with great quality and service right in downtown Beigang (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here).
We also recommend the Grand Earl Hotel, a high class hotel in central Douliu (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here)
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.
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Tours in Yunlin: 
Tours and activities in Yunlin include Janfusun Fancy World Amusement Park, Kite Surfing, Tree Climbing , Chaoyang Green Energy Farm, Sam Siu Garden, Pink Castle Park, Gukeng Green Tunnel, Caoling Highway, and more. 
You can find more tours of Yunlin on Klook here or KKday here. 

Just to let you know, if you book using the links above, we get some commission at no cost to you, and you can help support our blog. 
You can click here to receive $5 USD on your first Klook purchase. 

How to get there:
By Scooter: Looking for scooter rental in Yunlin? Check out Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
By Car: If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. 
By Bus/Train: You can book tickets to travel to Yunlin via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
You can book tickets to Yunlin via high speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here. 
Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 

Map:
You can see a map of all the places that we will visit in this blog below:​

Beigang Sugar Factory is a defunct sugar factory in Yunlin that is now being converted into an art and exhibition space. You can also find the Taisugar Ice Cream Shop here. It is a great place to enjoy the history and culture of the area. ​

Historical Background:
Before Chinese settlers came to the area, Yunlin was inhabited by native peoples. During the Dutch era in Taiwan in the 1600s, Chinese farmers first began to move here. One notable Chinese pioneer was Yan Siqi (also known as Pedro Chino, or the Pioneer King of Taiwan). He created a settlement in Ponkan (笨港 Bengang, modern day Beigang) and recruited over 3000 farmers from Fujian and nearby regions in China to come farm in Taiwan. He also had 13 ships and a merchant trade and formed an alliance with the local indigenous population. 
Dutch and Chinese farmers introduced mango, sweet potato, pineapple, and many other crops to Taiwan at this time.
When Koxinga invaded Taiwan, many local Chinese farmers such as Chen Lixun supported Koxinga and were rewarded with lands once the Dutch were conquered. 
During the Qing Dynasty, the waterways around the Beigang River were made deeper than other areas in central Taiwan, allowing for larger ships and more trade. Beigang soon became one of the most prosperous areas in central Taiwan. 

The Beigang Sugar Factory was established in 1910. Sugar was grown locally in nearby fields in Yunlin and Chiayi and shipped by rail to the factory for processing. 
At the most prosperous time of the sugar factory, there were over 1000 employees, which helped promote the development of the area. 
As time went on, Taiwan could no longer compete with global sugar prices. In addition, the factory was blamed for being a blocking point stopping development further west of Beigang. The Sugar factory ceased operations in 2005 despite being the number one sugar producing plant in Taiwan. 
After that, the factory was left abandoned and fell into disrepair. It was listed as a historical building in 2016. Despite talks to revitalize the area, concrete plans were not put in place for over 15 years. 
In 2021 it was proposed to turn the abandoned factory into a cultural park. The revitalization of the area, including 25 warehouses as exhibition spaces, is expected to be fully complete by 2025. 

For more information on the building's history, you can check out this short documentary made by Taiwan Plus. 

Hours: 
24/7

Price:
Free

Where to stay:
We have stayed at and recommend Ai Ni Ya Hotel, with great quality and service right in downtown Beigang (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here).
We also recommend the Grand Earl Hotel, a high class hotel in central Douliu (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here)
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.
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Tours in Yunlin: 
Tours and activities in Yunlin include Janfusun Fancy World Amusement Park, Kite Surfing, Tree Climbing , Chaoyang Green Energy Farm, Sam Siu Garden, Pink Castle Park, Gukeng Green Tunnel, Caoling Highway, and more. 
You can find more tours of Yunlin on Klook here or KKday here. 

Just to let you know, if you book using the links above, we get some commission at no cost to you, and you can help support our blog. 
You can click here to receive $5 USD on your first Klook purchase. 

How to get there:
By Scooter: From Chiayi, go east on Highway 164 until you reach Beigang. The Sugar Factory is on the southwest edge of town. There is free parking at the sugar factory.
Looking for scooter rental in Yunlin? Check out Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
By Car: From National Freeway 1, get off at the no. 257 Xingang / Minxiong Exit and keep going east on Highway 164 until you reach Beigang. The Sugar Factory is on the southwest edge of town. There is free parking at the sugar factory.
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. 
By Bus/Train: From Chiayi HSR Station, you can take bus 7235 for about 40 minutes to Beigang Town. 
You can also book tickets to travel to Yunlin via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
You can book tickets to Yunlin via high speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here. 
Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 

Map:
Please see below:

Huwei Iron Bridge, also known as Huwei Sugar Factory Bridge, is an old railway bridge dating back to the Japanese rule of Taiwan in 1907. The bridge is nearly half a kilometer long and is now part of the Huwei Sugar Factory Riverside Park. Popular activities here include cycling, jogging, and taking selfies. It is a great place to enjoy the history and beauty of the local area. 

Historical Background:
Huwei Sugar Factory was built in 1906 before Huwei Town existed. The town began to develop on the outskirts of the sugar factory as employees began to settle nearby. The sugar factory is still operating and processing sugar. There is also a Taisugar ice cream shop that operates nearby. 

The Huwei Sugar Factory Bridge was originally a wooden bridge built during the Japanese era to facilitate the transportation of sugarcane to the Huwei Sugar Factory and was constructed in 1907. Besides transporting sugarcane, it also acted as a passenger train. In 1931, the new iron bridge was constructed downstream from the original wooden bridge with a length of about 300.6 meters. In 1960, the Huwei Iron Bridge was extended to 437 meters.
The bridge's northernmost steel truss is actually a 200-foot steel beam recycled from the Qing Dynasty railway in the Hsinchu area, dating back to the late 1800s. The bridge has a total of 21 piers, 22 bridge spans. The structure of this bridge consists of four different sections erected according to different span requirements due to changes in river terrain, forming step-like structure. The manufacturers of the bridge trusses or girders are known to include Westwood Baillie & Co. from England (2nd bridge span) and the Osaka Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd. from Japan (7th bridge span, manufactured in 1913).
Huwei Sugar Factory was established in 1906, after which the local economy gradually developed and prospered, and the population increased. To solve transportation problems, the sugar company and the Railway Department of the Taiwan Governor's Office jointly operated a passenger railway between Dounan and Huwei in 1910, and the train also connected with the Western Main Line.
In 1942, the bridge was damaged in a storm but was later repaired.
During the ROC era in 1954, a wooden pedestrian bridge was built on the right side of the iron bridge, creating a safe passage for pedestrians.
In 1959, the 87 Flood occurred, and the south bank of the river was breached, causing the bridge to be destroyed. Afterward, the riverbed was widened and the riverbanks were reinforced to prevent erosion. In June 1960 the bridge was extended by about 185 meters solving local flooding problems. In 1982, the construction of the Xingnan Bridge gradually replaced the function of the wooden plank bridge beside the iron bridge. After that, it remained idle for a long time and was not well maintained.
The reconstruction project of the Huwei Iron Bridge was completed in 1999, and it was named the Sweet Potato Village Plank Bridge. Subsequently, both sides of the bridge were converted into a "riverside park," combining the nearby Huwei Sugar Factory and Tongxin Park, to provide an ideal place for sightseeing and leisure for the public.
In 2012, during Typhoon Saola, about 50 meters of the bridge deck was washed away by floodwaters. The restoration of the Huwei Bridge was completed on September 9, 2015.
Currently, the bridge is a popular place for local residents especially on weekends. 

Hours:
Huwei Iron Bridge: 24/7
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Price:
Free

Where to stay:
We have stayed at and recommend Ai Ni Ya Hotel, with great quality and service right in downtown Beigang (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here).
We also recommend the Grand Earl Hotel, a high class hotel in central Douliu (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here)
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.
​
Tours in Yunlin: 
Tours and activities in Yunlin include Janfusun Fancy World Amusement Park, Kite Surfing, Tree Climbing , Chaoyang Green Energy Farm, Sam Siu Garden, Pink Castle Park, Gukeng Green Tunnel, Caoling Highway, and more. 
You can find more tours of Yunlin on Klook here or KKday here. 

Just to let you know, if you book using the links above, we get some commission at no cost to you, and you can help support our blog. 
You can click here to receive $5 USD on your first Klook purchase. 

How to get there:
By Scooter: From Provincial Highway 1, go east to Dounan and then take Highway 158 to Huwei. There is free parking on the side of the road.
Looking for scooter rental in Yunlin? Check out Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
By Car: From National Freeway 1, get off at the Huwei Exit and keep going east until you reach Huwei Town. The bridge is on the south side of town along Highway 73-3 and is hard to miss. There is free parking on the side of the road.
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. 
By Bus/Train: From Yunlin HSR Station, you can take bus 7112 for about 30 minutes to Huwei Puppet Museum. The bridge is then about a 10 minute walk south. 
You can also book tickets to travel to Yunlin via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
You can book tickets to Yunlin via high speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here. 
Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 

Map:
Please see below:

Beigang Iron Bridge is the longest bridge ever built by the Taiwan Sugar Company, that used to connect sugar fields in Chiayi to the Beigang Sugar Factory. Unfortunately, the bridge was washed away in floodwaters during Typhoon Sinlaku in 2008.
Currently a new "Daughter Bridge" has been completed to connect the two sides, and further construction is expected to connect the two sides of the river via pedestrian walkways by 2025.

Historical Background:
Before Han Chinese settlement, Yunlin was inhabited by native peoples. During the Dutch era in Taiwan in the 1600s, Chinese farmers first began to move here. One notable Chinese pioneer was Yan Siqi (also known as Pedro Chino, or the Pioneer King of Taiwan). He created a settlement in Ponkan or Bengang in Mandarin (modern day Beigang) and recruited over 3000 farmers from Fujian and nearby regions in China to come farm in Taiwan. He also had 13 ships and a merchant trade and formed an alliance with the local indigenous population. 
Dutch and Chinese farmers introduced mango, sweet potato, pineapple, and many other crops to Taiwan at this time.
When Koxinga invaded Taiwan, many local Chinese farmers such as Chen Lixun supported him and were rewarded with lands once the Dutch were conquered. 
During the Qing Dynasty, Beigang was known as Bengang (笨港), and its waterways were made deeper than other areas in Taiwan, allowing for larger ships and more trade. Beigang soon became one of the most prosperous areas in central Taiwan. 
After many Typhoons and floods, the Beigang River became silted and shallow, and also due to silting Beigang was moved further and further from the seashore. Up to the Japanese colonial period, the port lost its function as a maritime trading location, but it remained a center for agricultural commerce. The establishment of sugar mills during the Japanese colonial period also brought significant economic benefits to Beigang for nearly a hundred years. 
However, since the Japanese colonial period, due to the silting of the port, the lack of a main railway line passing through, and the absence of a major highway, its economic influence has diminished significantly.
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Beigang Creek Iron Bridge
The Beigang River Iron Bridge, also known as the Fuxing Bridge or Fuxing Iron Bridge, was built during the Japanese colonial period in Taiwan and later rebuilt and extended during the ROC era. It is located over the Beigang River at the border of Beigang Town in Yunlin County and Xingang Township. Currently, it is abandoned and partially destroyed due to flooding.
During the Japanese Era, the Beigang River Bridge was originally a wooden structure built to facilitate the transportation of sugarcane to the Beigang Sugar Factory during the Japanese colonial period. Construction began in 1909 by the Beigang Sugar Manufacturing Society for the Beigang Line of the sugar industry railway between Beigang and Chiayi, which was completed and opened on August 30, 1911, along with the wooden Beigang River Bridge, spanning a length of 220 meters. In 1917, passenger services started operating.
In 1943, the wooden Beigang Creek Bridge between Beigang and Wan Zai Nei was washed away by flooding, causing a train passing at that time to derail into the creek, resulting in dozens of casualties, making it the deadliest accident in the history of sugar railway passenger services. 
During the ROC Era after World War II in 1945, due to strong public demand, the Beigang River Bridge was repaired in 1951 and named the "Fuxing Iron Bridge."
The Beigang Creek Iron Bridge had a total of 76 bridge piers, including 74 reinforced concrete girder piers. The upper structure of the bridge consisted of 74 composite steel beams and 2 lower-bearing steel plate girder beams. 
Train services resumed to Beigang. In 1967, the Beigang River was dredged, and embankments were built on the east bank of the iron bridge. Because of this, in 1968, the Taiwan Sugar Company raised and extended the Beigang Creek Iron Bridge by about 600 meters. The project was completed in June 1969, extending the total length of the bridge to 878 meters, making it the longest bridge used by the Taiwan Sugar Railway. On August 17, 1982, passenger services on the Beigang Line ceased, and the Beigang River Iron Bridge remained only for transporting raw materials. In 1998, Taiwan Sugar Factory completely ceased railway transportation in the area and the Beigang Line was discontinued.
After the Beigang River Iron Bridge was decommissioned, Taiwan Sugar planned to demolish it in May 2000. Fortunately, it was saved due to the efforts of local activists. The bridge was made a historical site in 2001. 
Unfortunately, on September 12, 2002, several bridge piers at the north end of the bridge's water area were washed away by flooding, leading to its closure. Although efforts were made to repair it, the bridge suffered damage from flooding again during Typhoon Sinlaku in 2008.

In 2021, The "Daughter Bridge" was finished alongside the old Fuxing Bridge to connect the two sides via pedestrian walkways. However, the Daughter Bridge was not finished and connected at the time of writing. 
In 2022, the central government approved a budget of 180 million yuan to support the reconstruction and repair project of the Beigang Iron Bridge on the Xingang, Chiayi side. Construction started on May 9, 2023, and is expected to be completed by late 2024 or early 2025 to complete the connection between the two sides. 


Hours: 
24/7

Price:
Free

Where to stay:
We have stayed at and recommend Ai Ni Ya Hotel, with great quality and service right in downtown Beigang (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here).
We also recommend the Grand Earl Hotel, a high class hotel in central Douliu (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here)
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation on the islands. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.
​
Tours in Yunlin: 
Tours and activities in Yunlin include Janfusun Fancy World Amusement Park, Kite Surfing, Tree Climbing , Chaoyang Green Energy Farm, Sam Siu Garden, Pink Castle Park, Gukeng Green Tunnel, Caoling Highway, and more. 
You can find more tours of Yunlin on Klook here or KKday here. 

How to get there:
By Scooter: From Chiayi, go east on Highway 164 until you reach Beigang. The bridge is on the east side of town. There is free parking on the side of the road.
Looking for scooter rental in Yunlin? Check out Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
By Car: From National Freeway 1, get off at the no. 257 Xingang / Minxiong Exit and keep going east on Highway 164 until you Reach Beigang. The bridge is on the east side of town.  There is paid parking near the riverside at the end of the old street.
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. 
By Bus/Train: From Chiayi HSR Station, you can take bus 7235 for about 40 minutes to Beigang Town. 
You can also book tickets to travel to Yunlin via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
You can book tickets to Yunlin via high speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here. 
Book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 

Map:
Please see below:

The Pingtung Sugar Factory was one of the largest sugar factories in Taiwan and has now been turned into a museum for the public to visit. The area includes a dessert shop, many old sugar trains, as well as a museum of interesting artifacts from the Taiwan sugar industry heyday. It is definitely worth a visit on your next trip to Pingtung. 

Background:
The Pingtung Sugar Factory was completed in 1938 during the Japanese Era. At its height, it was processing 3,000 tons of sugar cane per day. After the fall of sugar production in the late 1900s due to the reduction of available land and the growing cost of producing sugar in Taiwan, the factory began to slow production. In 1997, the sugar factory stopped producing sugar, and in 2010 a museum was established on the premises. 
Because it is only open during business hours on weekdays, usually you will not see many people here. 
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Hours:
8 AM to 12 noon; 1 PM to 4:30 PM
Monday to Friday

Price:
Free 

Tours and Activities in Pingtung:
There are many activities available in Pingtung, such as snorkeling, diving, SUPing, surfing, submarine riding, and river tracing. 
You can find more tours of Kenting on Klook here or KKday here. 

Where to stay:
Looking for a hotel? Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
I have stayed at many hostels and hotels in Pingtung, and even almost bought a house here. Some places that I have stayed at and can recommend are Nanwan Kiki (book on Agoda here, Booking.com here), a B&B next to Nanwan Bay, Kenting's most popular Beach. There are also a few decent hotels near Kenting Street Night Market like Kenting Star Inn 888 (book on Agoda here, Klook here, or Booking.com here), or Kenting Dajianshan Hotel (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here). You will notice that none of these hotels are five star resorts (I do not come to Kenting to waste my time at a resort, but you can still search Agoda, Booking.com, or Klook here for those) but they are in my opinion the above have the best value for the money. ​

How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: Take Provincial Highway 1 south to the bottom of Taiwan until it becomes Pingtung City. Ahou Gate is on Zhonghua Road in the middle of the city. 
Looking for scooter rental in Pingtung? Click here or here to search for options.
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Train: Ahou Gate is about a 10 minute walk from Pingtung TRA Station. You can book tickets to Kaohsiung via high speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here, or book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here. You can book tickets to travel to Pingtung via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 

Map:
Please see below: