2nd December 2017
Kaohsiong – Hengchuan (97km)
Learned from yesterday’s mistake, I set off this morning without map, just to explore and see what comes along my way. If I stuck to Cycle Route #1; I couldn’t go wrong.
Shortly after I set off, I was at Kaohsiong International Airport. Wasn’t a big airport, disappointedly small. Soon after that, I enter Pingtung County. I carried on and saw an interesting signage, it led me to a historical building, Fu Ji Historical House. Beautiful house built in 1901, a well kept historical place, it gave a glimpse of the living of the people hundred years ago, entrance fee is free, wonderful. Lingered around for about 30 minutes, though I like this place but I had long mileage to cover to Kenting, so I left. Rode all the way until I saw ocean on my right, didn’t realised I’d already in Fangshan Township. Fangshan is a small, modern friendly fishing village, people who walks on the street always carry a smiling face. Out of Fangshan, I was riding in Western Mainline Line, one of the most beautiful highway in Taiwan. Stunning Ocean view and mountain view at the right and left. But then, The wind kicked in. It came to me like a boxing opponent, hitting my face and wobbled my bicycle at several spots. I had to stopped and waited for the wind to subside to carried on. Didn’t realised now is winter in Taiwan, underestimated the wind. Yeah…The battle of the wind vs. the crazyoldhorse, began here.
2:30pm, I’ve rode in to Hengchun, an old castle gate with Chinese character carving “West Gate” caught my sight, seemed like I’m in a historical place without aware of. After researched, the history of this town could traced back to late Qing Dynasty, formerly known as Langchiao, this town was built over 130 years ago… Okay, I’m done with my ride today, decided to park a night here, Hengchun Old Town.
Checked in to a bag packer’s guesthouse, just behind the square of the old town, parked my bike and went out to strolled around the small old town. Disappointedly, very little historical remaining, mostly rebuild “not so modern” buildings. Cover the town by walking in less than 40 minutes. In the square,there are performers performing, artist painting, potter selling their handmade products…mainly involve with work of art. Before 5:00pm, all packed up and left cause of the wind and cold weather.
不想再重犯昨天的错误，也不再相信我的秘书; 谷歌地图小姐的建议，今天决定只跟着地上的路标，环岛路线＃1， 看沿途有什么有趣的，就玩什么，应该不会出错。
离开客栈不久来到高雄国际机场，一直以来我都以为高雄机场很雄伟，有点失望这么小。只拍了照就继续往南骑。进入屏东县，再往前骑一小段路，看到一个路牌，循着路牌指标来到一座古式的四合院建筑物，福记古厝， 无端端拾到宝。要是一早就安排好行程，可能就错失这值得一看的景点。这厝建于1901年，至今已过百年，屋子和裏面的物品还保存得很好，纪录了百年前的人的生活。 最最最兴奋的，就是不用入门票。虽然很想在此逗留久点，只是今天要骑百余里去垦丁，时间短促，只逗留半小时就走。我想我得骑快点，赶在天黑之前到垦丁。赶路归赶路，还是要打起十二分精神寻找美景。不知不觉一个海景出现在眼前，原来已到了枋山乡。
枋山乡，一个摩登小渔村，人情友善，在路上见到的民众脸上都褂着笑容，一路骑来心情也被感染。出枋山骑在台湾最美丽的公路之一，西海岸公路。雄伟的山和无边的海景就在左右。右边蓝蓝的海色配上左边绿绿的山色，真美。景美但风大，好几次我的脚车给风吹到摇摆不定，得停车等风转小再继续。
中午2:30进恒春想找点吃的，却给远处一个古城楼门吸引，上刻有“西门”二字，当然，马上骑过去瞧瞧。原来是个古城楼。上网一查，历史竟可追溯至清末。哇噻！！！又拾到宝！ 哇。。。！！！原来不劳也可以有获。。。哈哈哈哈！！！老马今天收获不小！。。二话不说，今晚就在这裏落脚。垦丁？ 明天才想吧。。。
恒春的古名叫琅峤，（？？？怎么发音好像我们的经典福建名句。。。）这古城有130年历史。。。好了， 其他的资料，如有兴趣，麻烦你们向我的秘书～谷歌小姐，查询吧， 谢谢。
Kaohsiong International Airport 高雄国际机场
Fu Ji Historical House 福记古厝
Fangliao Station 枋寮车站
Fangshan Township 枋山乡
Erping Highway 鹅屏公路
Desserted Hengchun Airport 完全没人影的恒春机场｀
An old castle gate with Chinese Character carving “West Gate” caught my sight 恒春西门古城楼
And this is South Gate 这是南门
Performers and some of the art work displayed in the square. 广场一景
Crazy Old Horse 