Pingtung, or 屏东 píngdōng in Mandarin, is Taiwan’s southernmost county. Because of its subtropical location, Pingtung enjoys mild to hot weather throughout the year.
What to see
Make your way to Majia town to see the beautiful Liangshan Waterfall, walk around the beautifully ornate Cifong Temple, visit the coral island of Xiaoliuqiu, and check out Taiwan’s first national park, Kenting National Park.
What to do
Learn about Pingtung’s aboriginal tribes at Taiwan Indigenous Culture Park, find out about the Hakka population at Liudui Hakka Cultural Park, relax at Sichongxi Hot Spring Area, and hit Pingtung Night Market in Pingtung City for delicious street food.
What to eat
Different townships have different delicacies, so make sure you travel around so you can try them all. For example, Wanluan town is famous for its braised pig knuckles. In fact, it has a whole street named after them: 屏東萬巒豬腳街 Píngdōng wànluán zhū jiǎo jiē.
In Donggang, bluefin tuna and sakura shrimp are must-try seafoods. Wandan town is known for its red bean dishes. And across Pingtung county, black pearl wax apples are served both raw as a snacking fruit or cooked in dishes.
Pingtung City in Pingtung was originally called Akau, and was the home village of Taiwanese plains indigenous peoples.
Combine your one-on-one classes with exciting tours accompanied by your teacher in Pingtung. This is your opportunity to experience the city with a local while improving your Chinese skills.
Each tour has a five-hour duration and you can customise it as you wish, choosing where to visit and counting on your teacher’s help to decide the best itinerary for the day.
Our teachers have selected interesting places they would love to show you around. Here are their suggestions for a one-day tour in Pingtung.
We’ve partnered with organisations that will offer you the opportunity to volunteer in a range of activities, from teaching English to supporting disadvantaged children.
This unique experience will allow you to have a positive impact while learning more about local culture and practising the language.
