“We have our own style and though foreigners used to be the leaders, we have our own people like Ku Ku and O-ei (黑仔) now, who are among the best surfers in the country,” A-lang said.
Nanwan is a popular public seaside destination, A-lang said, but there are plenty of other nearby beaches and reef points suitable for surfing, many of them rarely visited.
Kenting's outstanding Dawan (大灣) seashore has been leased by the Chateau Beach Resort from the government for 48 years and only hotel guests and locals are allowed to use it, but A-lang said there were whispers that tourists may be able to buy day-passes from next year. Jialeshui (佳樂水) is a beach worth visiting as its well-preserved because the steep sand dunes made it difficult to access. Baisha (白沙) is an attractive, smaller, out-of-the-way beach.
Drive along the coast and you can find your own hot spots, or a tranquil refuge away from the crowds.
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