Baisha Bay, Hengchun 白沙湾

About Baisha Bay, Hengchun

Baisha is a small bay on the western side of the Hengchun Peninsula, named for its pale sand. The beach lies along the coastal road, with darker coral-reef rock at its ends. This is the Baisha coast in Pingtung, distinct from the similarly named Baishawan beach in northern Taiwan.

The contrast between the light sand and the reef margins gives the bay its immediate character. Looking along the curve of the shoreline helps show where the open beach gives way to rock and a much more irregular marine landscape. The national park's account describes varied underwater terrain nearby, but a view from the sand cannot establish safe swimming or diving conditions.

Treat the shore and any organised water activity as separate decisions. A beach walk, a swim and a guided dive require different preparation, and currents around the peninsula can be strong. Stay within the public visitor area, follow the conditions and notices on the day, and use a qualified local operator for an activity that takes you beyond ordinary shore access.

What to look for

• The pale sand and curved shoreline of the bay.
• Dark coral-reef rock at the beach margins.
• The contrast between the open beach and the irregular reef coast.

Location & getting there

Getting to Baisha Bay, Hengchun

Use 白砂 or 白沙灣 with 恆春鎮, 屏東縣 to select the correct coast. Check current water conditions and activity arrangements locally before entering the sea.

• Search for 白沙湾 with 恒春镇.