Pingtung County, County of Taiwan in southern region, Taiwan
Pingtung County sits in southern Taiwan and stretches along a narrow strip between mountain ranges to the north and the coastline to the south. The landscape includes rice paddies, fishing villages, mountain valleys, and beaches that extend to the southernmost tip of the island.
After Japanese administration ended in 1945, this territory was organized as a separate county in 1950. Over the following decades, Hakka families and indigenous communities settled across the different landscapes.
The name comes from the Hakka dialect and refers to a flat plain once covered with trees. Today, villages throughout the area feature temples and market halls where residents gather for weekly meetings and festivals.
Travelers can reach the area by train from Kaohsiung or Taitung, with regular connections throughout the day. Ferries from Donggang offer another option, especially for trips to offshore islands.
At Cape Eluanbi, two bodies of water meet, visible on clear days by the different shades in the sea. This spot also marks the southernmost end of the entire island.
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