The park's limestone rock formations were uplifted from the ocean floor over thousands of years.
It is a primary habitat for the Formosan sika deer, which was successfully reintroduced to the area.
The area features naturally occurring limestone caves that serve as cool microclimates for specialized cave flora.
The park is situated on a plateau that provides one of the few high-elevation coastal views in the Hengchun Peninsula.
The landscape includes unique karst features such as solution holes and vertical fissures formed by rainwater erosion.
Sheding Natural Park is a protected karst landscape within Kenting National Park featuring an extensive system of coral limestone caves and crevices. The park is characterized by its uplifted coral reef terrain, which provides naturally sculpted rock formations and deep limestone canyons. Visitors can explore a series of designated trails that navigate through dense tropical forests and coastal shrubland. The park offers panoramic vantage points overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Bashi Channel. Wildlife common to the area includes Formosan sika deer, various species of butterflies, and migratory raptors. The terrain is largely composed of jagged fossilized coral reef, requiring hikers to navigate uneven ground. It serves as a vital ecological corridor for biodiversity conservation in southern Taiwan. The park remains a primary destination for geology enthusiasts and birdwatchers due to its unique topographical features.
The high-point observation deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the coastline.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe hiking shoes to navigate sharp, uneven limestone surfaces.
Bring binoculars to spot deer and various raptors that frequent the canopy.
Use caution during or after rainfall, as the limestone paths become extremely slippery.
Do not attempt to enter unmarked cave sections as some areas are protected for safety and conservation.
Stay strictly on marked trails to protect the fragile karst ecosystem; do not feed wildlife.
