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National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium Tickets and Nearby Eats: Where to Eat After Your Visit

Before going to see the belugas and penguins, check the three halls, how to get there and nearby restaurants on our map.

The National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium (國立海洋生物博物館) is a large aquarium in Checheng Township (車城鄉), Pingtung (屏東). Many people stop by on the way to Kenting. Based on 交通部觀光署 information, as of October 2026.

01 · What Is the National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium?

A large aquarium at No. 2, 後灣路, 車城鄉, 屏東, divided into three halls: 臺灣水域館, 珊瑚王國館 and 世界水域館. It received three stars in the Michelin Green Guide.

The fountain plaza and whale sculpture in front of the museum (photo: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0).
The fountain plaza and whale sculpture in front of the museum (photo: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0).

02 · What Not to Miss

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Beluga whales The most popular animals here.

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Penguins As popular as the belugas.

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Blue whale skeleton You can also see a blue whale skeleton display.

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Good on rainy days It's indoors, so it's good for rainy days or midsummer afternoons.

03 · Getting There

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From THSR Zuoying Station Take a Kenting-bound bus from 高鐵 左營 Station.

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By car You can also go by rental car or taxi.

See National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium tickets on Klook →

04 · Nearby Restaurants for After Your Visit

There are no restaurants on our map right by the museum. The closest is about 6.6 km away and the rest are 12–15 km away, so driving is easier. Distances below are straight-line from the coordinates on our map, so the actual route may be longer.

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Yu Jhen Siang Handmade Egg Rolls · Bakery · about 6.6 km southeast Map note: The original egg rolls are crisp and melt in your mouth, better than in Hong Kong. Would go back.

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亞發師海景餐廳 · Seafood · about 12.1 km south Map note: A seafood restaurant on the 2nd floor of a seaside fish market in Kenting. A large sashimi platter is a cheap and fresh NT$200; English menu available and cards accepted.

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Alex Reggae Bar · BBQ · about 15.0 km southeast Map note: Strongly recommended in Kenting for charcoal barbecue; tasty, and the som tam is good too.

Each place has its own hours and closing days, so check the hours on Google Maps before you go.

Based on 交通部觀光署's 國立海洋生物博物館 information, as of October 2026. Check hours and prices on the official site. Restaurant distances are straight-line from the coordinates registered on our map. Photo: Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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