Pingtung

This is my first time visiting Xiaoliuqiu. The place is very comfortable. I've had many first-time experiences here: my first time staying in a homestay, riding an electric scooter, and snorkeling. I also had incredibly delicious bluefin tuna sashimi (at Ruozhu Sushi Restaurant), and a breakfast shop near the homestay called Feng Doujiang Breakfast Shop was also excellent (you absolutely must try their amazing soy milk). As for the accommodation, the room was very spacious, clean, and comfortable. Thank you to the owner for helping arrange a comprehensive service package, which saved me the trouble of worrying about all the details (including ferry tickets, accommodation, vehicle rental, and activities).

Highly recommend this Lugu Lake 2-day tour! The turquoise lake surrounded by rolling green hills looks like a fairyland. I loved the free time to take photos and walk along the shore. All travel arrangements were seamless from pick-up to drop-off. No forced shopping at all, purely sightseeing. Learning about the unique Mosuo culture here was a lovely bonus. A soothing break from city hustle and bustle.

The whole experience was amazing. I booked for the 5:00 pm clear kayak. The sunset was absolutely breathtaking. The instructors reassure you a lot and help you take amazing pictures. I just wish the management was a little better in instructing people. Sometimes they forget who was in which group and the waiting part felt long.

I was the only non-Chinese in the group (it seems this tour is more popular for hongkong/singaporean guests). Although I can speak Chinese so I let them run the tour in full Chinese, if you are the only foreigner, you can request translations into English (the driver will use google translate, but its still understandable). Do note that the tour price does not include the tickets, you have to pay for your own tickets (its not too expensive tho). Other than that the tour was good, gave me an insight to rural Taiwanese life in Pingtung and the beautiful southern coasts.

What a wonderful and fun experience! We're also very grateful to our guide today, who led our family of four. He was very kind and patient with his introductions and explanations, and the kids had a blast, making it truly unforgettable. We deeply appreciate the efforts of these young people who are dedicated to promoting local agriculture and fisheries, making these activities more than just events. They help people get to know this place, inspire them to protect marine ecosystems, and are true champions of environmental sustainability. 👍

Finding the store was a bit difficult, but the electric scooter performs well, and battery replacements are easy to do at the battery exchange stations around the island.

I rented it for 24 hours. Although I only used it for 3 hours, it was a very valuable experience. If I had more time, I would have liked to use it longer. Thank you very much.

The Dapeng Bay boat tour was a very pleasant experience. The tour guide was friendly and enthusiastic, providing detailed and engaging explanations of Dapeng Bay's ecology and scenery throughout the trip. This added a lot of knowledge and fun to the tour, making the overall experience fantastic.

1. Coach: A good coach is more important than anything else, and I've experienced both good and bad ones. The first coach, an older gentleman, was very kind; he chatted with us, took photos for us, and taught us not to be afraid. In contrast, another younger coach started the activity before we were even ready, before we had fully sat down or properly gripped the handles, constantly urging us to hurry up. Although we were on the water and wearing life vests, so nothing serious would happen, these are issues of safety and attitude. (I don't know what that coach teaches, but it's best to avoid younger coaches.) 2. Facilities: The showers were old and dirty, and there were insects. I'm a germaphobe and afraid of insects, so those spaces made me feel anxious. I recommend just a quick rinse there and then showering properly back at your hotel. 3. Experience: If you're not strong, don't do this activity. You have to constantly grip the handles, and they're very slippery. I even fell into the water midway because I genuinely ran out of strength. It requires much more effort than I expected. The force was so strong that I completely lost my grip several times because I had no strength left. Luckily, my friend was next to me, supporting me.