TW · Taitung County · 22.67°N 121.48°E

green island

Snorkel coral reefs by day, soak in a rare seawater hot spring by night.

Best time
May to September, when the sea is calmer and the water is warm. From late autumn to spring, the north-east monsoon makes the ferry rough and often cancelled. Summer weekends are packed.
How long
2 days, 1 night
Getting there
Fly from KL to Taipei (about 5 hours), then fly on to Taitung (about an hour) or take the train (about 3.5–4.5 hours). From Taitung's Fugang Harbour, the ferry takes about 50 minutes; small planes also fly over from Taitung airport.
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Dear group chat,Snorkel coral reefs by day, soak in a rare seawater hot spring by night.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingGreen IslandTW, Taitung County
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≈ 3,043 km from KL, as the crow flies
Lu-tao (Lyudao, Green Island) lighthouse, Taitung, Taiwan.

Photo: Ying-lung LU · CC BY-SA 3.0

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A small volcanic island off Taiwan's south-east coast, ringed by coral reefs and a single coastal road. Once a prison island for political detainees during martial law, it's now a summer escape for snorkelling, scooter rides and its seawater hot spring.

Makan

  1. Seafood in NanliaoThe main village by the harbour has most of the restaurants, with fresh seafood stir-fries.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Zhaori Hot SpringSeawater hot spring pools on the shore, one of very few in the world. Go at sunrise or after dark.Map ↗
  2. SnorkellingCoral reefs sit close to shore, with plenty of tropical fish. Local operators supply the gear.Map ↗
  3. Round-island scooter rideThe coast road loops the island in under an hour, past lava cliffs and rocks with nicknames.Map ↗
  4. Green Island Human Rights Cultural ParkThe former political prison, now a memorial and museum on the martial law era.Map ↗
  5. Little Great WallA short walk along a rocky ridge to sea views on the east coast.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Take seasickness pills before the ferry. The crossing can be rough.
  • Book ferries and rooms early for summer weekends.
  • Don't touch or stand on the coral, and use reef-safe sunscreen.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.