Established in the mid-1960s as the Kenting US Army Hostel (墾丁美軍招待所), one of several leisure facilities for US military personnel on leave from the Vietnam War. After the American withdrawal from Taiwan it was repurposed for use by members of the ROC military and later opened to the public to stay and use the facilities.

With so many newer resorts opening up in Kenting this old hotel fell out of favour and was finally abandoned around 2005. Since then it has become a staple of the urban exploration scene in Taiwan due to its ease of access and scenic surroundings. Starting in 2022 the military has taken a renewed interest in the property and access is no longer permitted, though it hasn’t stopped many curious explorers from hopping the gate.

In August 2024 two bodies were discovered by three local youths daring to explore the site at night during Ghost Month.

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Warning: this location is abandoned, hazardous, or otherwise neglected and may be unsafe and even dangerous! Exercise appropriate precautions when visiting.

警告:此處已廢棄或長期無人管理,可能存在潛在危險。造訪時請務必提高警覺,並做好相關安全防護措施。

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I am a web application developer, photojournalist, urban explorer, and history enthusiast passionate about the open web and documenting my experiences on this planet. This project was founded in the early 2010s and has evolved into a sort of personal Wikipedia of places that interest me (and often the photographs I’ve taken there). I’m originally from Toronto, Canada, but spend most of my time residing in Taiwan.

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