The National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium in Pingtung is listed as a three-star must-see attraction in the Michelin Green Guide. A leading travel website ranked it as "the fourth-best aquarium in Asia and the best in China, Hong kong and Taiwan.“ It has both tourism and educational elements, and is committed to promoting marine conservation and helping the public better understand marine ecology.

It has three major exhibition halls: “Waters Hall of Taiwan,” the “Coral Kingdom Pavilion,” and “Waters of the World.” These present a diversity of marine ecologies and beautiful locations. Featured animals include beluga whales, penguins, and seals. Visitors can enjoy scheduled daily feeding sessions with explanations, as well as touching pools and other activities designed to help the public better understand the wonders of the ocean world.