Dapeng Bay

For the bay in Hong Kong with this name, see Mirs Bay.
Dapeng Bay

Dapeng Bay (Dapeng Wan,[1] 大鵬灣) is a lagoon on the southwest coast of the island of Taiwan in the Taiwan Strait. It is the largest lagoon on the southwest coastline, located just south of Donggang Township in Pingtung County.

History

A light aircraft plunged into the water around the bay on 16 March 2015 killing two on board.[2]

Transportation

The bay is accessible within walking distance west of Zhen'an Station of Taiwan Railways Administration.

References

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Coordinates: 22°26′46″N 120°28′30″E / 22.44611°N 120.47500°E / 22.44611; 120.47500


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