Sail Rock — Attraction in Hengchun

An impressive rock found on the seashore. The entrance to the place is near the house of one of the locals and then there is a short and uncomfortable walk on the beach for 2 minutes. There is no organized access path to the place and the walk to it goes through a vast exposed coral reserve that died a long time ago. The coral reserve is a breeding area for crabs and small stingrays that run around in small ponds that have been cleaned on site. On top of the rocks you can see an imprint of corals and it is a spectacular sight. A short visit, no more than 10 minutes but worth the stop. Please preserve nature, leave it as it is for those who...

Beautiful spot - easily accessed directly from the road through gap in the bushes. We hired snorkels from shop just over the road - you will definitely need boots/shoes if you want to get in the water there. Aim for high tide if you can, and avoid if very wavy. Saw a fair few fish but coral sadly looking quite dead. Spotted lots of turtles from above the water but couldn't quite swim to them...

An excellent location for snorkeling though it isn't easy to reach from the road. Take some decent booties with you to walk over the rocks towards/in the water. It's worth the effort though. Once you're in the water you'll see plenty of beautiful fish. The trench between Sail rock and the coastal rocks is quite deep and spectacular. Be mindful...