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Taiwan is surrounded by sea, a beautiful island nation, and nearby lie many dreamy islets. The hidden gems on these islands are just as stunning as those abroad. Here are nine of the most breathtaking island landscapes in Taiwan—this is how beautiful Taiwan is！
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The sea sounds at Green Island’s Big White Sand. (Photo / annannelin)
1.Green Island Big White Sand
Big White Sand is located at the southwestern tip of the island and is one of Green Island’s three major diving areas. Its biggest feature is a stretch of white sandy beach hundreds of meters long, composed of coral particles and crushed seashells, with a unique diving trail in the middle resembling the voice of the sea. Beyond the beach lies a coral-fringed coastline with an extensive intertidal zone teeming with rich marine life such as hermit crabs, brittle stars, sea slugs, and sea cucumbers.
Address: Lüdao Township, Taitung County
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Peace Island Park. (Photo / North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration)
2.Keelung Peace Island
Once selected as one of the world’s 21 most beautiful sunrise viewing spots, Peace Island Park reopened in 2018 and has since become a popular hidden gem for admiring stunning seascapes and sunrises. Peace Island’s Araboro Bay not only features uniquely shaped tofu rocks but also boasts distinctive erosional landforms, such as the “leopard” patterns visible only during low tide.
Address: Zhongzheng District, Keelung City
The renowned Beihai Tunnel can now be experienced by boat or kayak. (Photo / Gaolianli)
3.Beihai Tunnel
Located on Nangan Island in Matsu, Beihai Tunnel hosts an annual Night Blue Tears Tour as the season of blue tears arrives. Visitors walk through the pitch-dark tunnel to admire the shimmering blue starry sea.
Address: Nangan Township, Lienchiang County
Turtle Island standing tall in the Pacific Ocean. (Photo / Northeast & Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration)
4.Yilan Turtle Island
Turtle Island stands in the Pacific Ocean and is a natural landmark of Yilan. Named for its resemblance to a floating turtle, it covers an area of 60 hectares, stretching 3.3 km in length and 1.7 km in width. The terrain is divided into three parts: the turtle’s head, shell, and tail. The island features sulfur vents, and several hot springs emerge near the turtle’s shell, creating a highly unique geographical landscape.
Address: Toucheng Township, Yilan County
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