Cape Eluanbi

Cape Eluanbi is a headland at Taiwan’s southern tip, within Kenting National Park, where the Pacific Ocean and Taiwan Strait meet.

Kenting National Park: A protected area at Taiwan’s southern tip, known for coral reefs, tropical forests, and coastal landscapes. Cape Eluanbi lies within this park’s protected southern landscape.
Eluanbi Lighthouse: A historic lighthouse near Taiwan’s southernmost point, built to guide ships through nearby waters. It stands on the cape as its best-known landmark.
Lighthouse: A tower or structure that emits light to help vessels navigate and identify hazards. Eluanbi Lighthouse uses this maritime aid at a busy southern passage.
Lighthouse History: The development of coastal signal structures used to guide ships and warn of hazards. The cape’s lighthouse reflects the history of safeguarding Taiwan’s southern sea route.
Taiwan: An island in East Asia, located between the East China Sea and the Philippine Sea. The cape marks Taiwan’s southern extremity.
Southernmost Point of Taiwan: A marked geographic site at Taiwan’s southern extremity, near Eluanbi Lighthouse. The cape contains the commonly marked southernmost point of Taiwan.
Maritime Navigation: The planning and directing of vessel movement across bodies of water. The cape’s surrounding currents and passages make coastal navigation significant.
Coral Limestone: A sedimentary rock formed from accumulated coral and other carbonate material. Uplifted coral limestone shapes the cape’s rugged coastal terrain.
Taiwan Strait: A strait separating Taiwan from mainland China and connecting the East China Sea with the South China Sea. Its waters meet the Pacific near the cape.
Longpan Park: A coastal grassland and limestone plateau in Kenting National Park, southeastern Taiwan. Its exposed coastal terrain extends the landscape north of the cape.

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Pingtung CountyBroader topic: It marks the peninsula’s tip and gives Pingtung its most recognizable coastal landmark.