The Kenting National Park Administration, within the Pingtung County, has announced they will close part of the Provincial Highway 26 to allow the female land crabs safe passage as they migrate from inland to the coast to spawn.

The park administration will put up signs for motorists to drive with care and give the crabs right-of-way, which are under threat. A campaign, seeking volunteers to help the crabs by catching them and carrying them across the Highway to the sea is also initiated.

Kenting National Park, encompasses both land and sea areas, beaches, rock formations and a fantastic underwater world. The National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium is situated in Checheng village, Houwan Rd., # 2. Tel: 08-882 5678, and is the largest marine museum in Asia.

Pingtung County is the southernmost county in Taiwan and apart from the famous Kenting National Park, they also have Eluanbi Lighthouse, beautiful beaches, Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area, hot spring areas, fabulous mountain areas and much more.

A unique lagoon at least for Taiwan is found in the Dapeng Bay area which provides a habitat for wildlife and offers a wealth of ecological scenery as well as recreational resources. The bay serves as a resort area and together with its mangrove, it is a perfect place for a family outing.

Recently, the Pingtung County government has developed bicycle paths around the county which many people are taking advantage of, both leisure wise and as a transportation tool.

Wax Apple, also called "black pear" and "bell fruit", is a very famous product grown by the farmers in the rich soil in Pingtung. This tropical fruit plays a leading role from an agricultural point of view, with its sales during the four seasons.