Xiao Liuqiu Transportation Guide: A Comprehensive Guide on Taking High-Speed Rail, Train, Bus, and Charter Services to Donggang Harbor

When it comes to the paradise of water activities in the south, besides Kenting, what else comes to mind? For me, Xiaoliuqiu, located in Donggang Township, Pingtung County, is the only coral reef island in Taiwan and a popular choice that should not be missed!

Xiaoliuqiu is not affected by the northeast monsoon in winter, making it suitable for travel all year round. It is also convenient to travel from Donggang Port to Xiaoliuqiu. Just take a ferry and it takes only about 25 to 30 minutes to reach Xiaoliuqiu, which has a rich underwater ecology. Whether you want to try exciting water activities such as banana boat rides and diving, or take an underwater sightseeing boat to enjoy the underwater scenery, or simply find a place to feel the sea breeze and relax, Xiaoliuqiu can definitely meet your needs!

So how do you get to Donggang Port to take a ferry to Xiaoliuqiu? Let's take a look with the help of the following guide!

Xiao Liuqiu Transportation Guide 1. Self-Driving

Heading South

You can take National Highway No. 1 south and exit at Xiaogang Airport. Then, follow Provincial Highway No. 17 east to Donggang Port, where you can take a ferry to Xiaoliuqiu.

Heading North

From Kenting, take Provincial Highway No. 26 to Fangliao and Shuidiliao, then take Provincial Highway No. 17 to Linbian and Donggang. After arriving at Donggang, proceed to Donggang Port and take a ferry to Xiaoliuqiu.

Reminder: If you are driving to Donggang, cars need to be parked in Donggang, but motorcycles and bicycles can be transported to Xiaoliuqiu by purchasing tickets for the ferry.

Donggang Port Parking Information

Chao Yi Indoor Parking Lot Address: No. 72, Chaolong Road, Donggang Township, Pingtung County (right across from Donggang Port)

Donggang Port Heji Parking Lot Address: No. 212-6, Xinsheng 3rd Road, Donggang Township, Pingtung County (in the alley across from Donggang Port)

Reminder: Parking lots located in popular tourist areas often have different fees on weekdays and holidays. It is recommended to inquire with the staff before parking to avoid disputes over subsequent charges!

Xiao Liuqiu Transportation Guide 2. Taking the High-Speed Rail

For travelers from other cities and counties, you can take the high-speed rail to Zuoying Station and then transfer to the Dapeng Bay Liuqiu Line 9127-D (you can purchase tickets from the ticket booth located at the bus station direction after exiting from Exit 2 of the high-speed rail station, then take the escalator to the street bus station and wait at Stop 1) to Dongliu Pier and then take a ferry to Xiao Liuqiu.

• Travel time from Zuoying High-Speed Rail Station to Donggang Pier (also known as Dongliu Line Pier): approximately 50 minutes
• High-speed rail timetable: you can refer to the High-Speed Rail Timetable and Fare Inquiry
• Dapeng Bay Liuqiu Line (9127-D) timetable: you can refer to the 9127D Dapeng Bay Liuqiu Line Bus Timetable and 9127D Dapeng Bay Liuqiu Line Bus Fare Table

Xiao Liuqiu Transportation Guide 3. Taking Taiwan Railways

For travelers from other counties or cities, you can first take the Taiwan Railways train to Kaohsiung Railway Station → Then transfer to Kuo-Kuang Bus, Pingtung Bus, or Kaohsiung Bus → Donggang (Guangfu Intersection or Pingdong Donggang Station), and then go to Donggang Ferry Terminal → Take a ferry to Little Ryukyu.

• Train schedule: You can refer to the Taiwan Railways train schedule.

Xiao Liuqiu Transportation Guide 4. Taking the Bus

Departing from Kaohsiung

• You can choose to take: Guoguang Bus, Kaohsiung Bus, or Pingtung Bus (Bus boarding location in Kaohsiung: Zili Road)
• Take the ""Kaohsiung ←→ Hengchun, Kenting"" bus (Route: Kaohsiung→Xiaogang→Linyuan→Donggang)
• Travel time: about 60 to 90 minutes
• Arrive at Donggang (Guangfu Intersection or Pingke Donggang Station) → Then go to Donggang Pier (about 10 minutes walk) → Take a ferry to Xiaoliuqiu.

Departing from Pingtung

• You can choose to take: Pingtung Bus (Bus boarding location: Pingtung Bus Terminal next to Pingtung Train Station)
• Take the ""Pingtung ←→ Donggang"" bus (Route: Pingtung→Gongguan→Xinyuan→Wulong→Donggang)
• Travel time: about 45 to 60 minutes
• Arrive at Donggang (Pingke Donggang Station) → Then go to Donggang Pier (about 10 minutes walk) → Take a ferry to Xiaoliuqiu.

Xiao Liuqiu Transportation Guide 5. Tripool Charter Service

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What do Dcard and PTT users want to know about transportation to Xiao Liuqiu?

Q1. How to get from Taipei to Xiao Liuqiu?

• You can take the High-Speed Rail from Taipei → to Zuoying HSR Station in Kaohsiung → then take the Dapeng Bay-Liuchiu Line 9127-D (After exiting from Exit 2 of the HSR station, head towards the bus stop ticket booth, purchase a ticket, and then take the escalator down from the HSR station to the bus stop on the road, and wait at Bus Stop 1) → Dongliu Pier → take a ferry to Xiao Liuqiu.

• You can take the Taiwan Railways train from Taipei → to Kaohsiung Railway Station → then transfer to Guoguang, Pingtung, or Kaohsiung bus → to Donggang (Guangfu Intersection or Pingtung Donggang Station), and then go to Donggang Pier → take a ferry to Xiao Liuqiu.

Q2. Transportation from Taichung to Xiao Liuqiu?

• You can take the High-Speed Rail from Taichung → to Zuoying HSR Station in Kaohsiung → then take the Dapeng Bay-Liuchiu Line 9127-D (After exiting from Exit 2 of the HSR station, head towards the bus stop ticket booth, purchase a ticket, and then take the escalator down from the HSR station to the bus stop on the road, and wait at Bus Stop 1) → Dongliu Pier → take a ferry to Xiao Liuqiu.

• You can take the Taiwan Railways train from Taichung → to Kaohsiung Railway Station → then transfer to Guoguang, Pingtung, or Kaohsiung bus → to Donggang (Guangfu Intersection or Pingtung Donggang Station), and then go to Donggang Pier → take a ferry to Xiao Liuqiu.

Q3. Small Ryukyu traffic boat schedule and ticket prices, booking information?

You can refer to the following information for purchasing Small Ryukyu traffic boat tickets. It takes about 25-30 minutes to travel from Donggang Harbor to the main island of Small Ryukyu.

• Taiwan Good Travel Dapeng Bay to Ryukyu Line schedule and ticket prices

• Small Ryukyu public and private flight schedule inquiry

• East Ryukyu Line Transportation Passenger Ship Booking Information

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Xiao Liuqiu, not far from Taiwan, has been one of the most popular destinations for Taiwanese travelers in recent years. Indeed, with just a short car or ferry ride, you can enjoy a leisurely and carefree experience similar to that of an island country. However, if you are traveling with elderly or young children, transportation is undoubtedly the most important factor to consider and the most challenging problem, right?

From your home to Donggang Port, where you take the ferry, unless you are driving yourself, there are numerous transfers required. By the time you arrive at Donggang Port, you may already be exhausted halfway through the journey, not to mention buying ferry tickets and taking the ferry to Xiao Liuqiu. After arriving, you have to quickly arrange transportation on the island, which is even more challenging. It can be quite frustrating, right?!

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