12 Cool-Looking Islands Around the World – Taiwan’s Guishan Island Makes the List!

By Rita

Island vacations are a popular travel trend lately. When flying overhead, you might spot some uniquely shaped islands that are quite amusing. In early April, the website Whenonearth compiled and published12 cool-looking islands in the world, some of which look just like fish, while others resemble a smiley face, which is bound to bring a smile to your face. Even better,Guishan Island, located off the coast of Toucheng in Yilan, also made the list!

▲ Helicopter Island (Image / Wikipedia)

1. Helicopter Island (Dilumacad Island), Philippines
Viewed from the nearby Palawan Island, this island looks like a helicopter without its rotors. It features towering cliffs, tropical rainforests, and white sandy beaches.

▲ Guishan Island (Image /attractionsintaiwan.)

2. Guishan Island, Taiwan
Shaped like a giant turtle swimming through the sea, Guishan Island is an active volcano and a famous whale-watching destination.

▲ Heart Island (Image /beauty-places.com/tavarua-island/)

3. Heart Island (Tavarua), Fiji
A well-known resort destination in Fiji, this island is surrounded by coral reefs. It offers a wide range of water activities such as surfing, fishing, diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. There are also guesthouses on the island to meet daily living needs.

▲ Crocodile Island (Image /www.markmaranga.com/crocodile-island-in-boracay-philippines/)

4. Crocodile Island, Philippines
Just a 20-minute boat ride from Boracay, Crocodile Island boasts some of the best dive spots.

▲ Seahorse Island (Image /earthobservatory.nasa.gov/)

5. Seahorse Island (Isabela Island), Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
The largest island in the region, Isabela Island is home to the largest population of wild land tortoises.

▲ Smile Island (Image / Wikipedia)

6. Smile Island (Mamutik, Sulug Islands), Malaysia
This is a renowned spot for diving and snorkeling.

▲ Crescent Island (Image /guidetropical.com/blog/molokini-hawaii/)

7. Crescent Island (Molokini), Hawaii
Molokini is Hawaii’s only marine sanctuary, featuring coral reefs, over 200 species of fish, and rare whale sharks. More than 50 plant species grow on its steep slopes, and seabirds also inhabit the island.

▲ Penis Island (Image / www.mavuvaisland.com/gallery.php)

8. Mavuva Island (Penis Island), Fiji
Mavuva Island is located in the protected o_ lagoon, which is part of the world’s third-largest coral reef.

▲Boomerang Island (Photo /whenonearth.net/)

9. Boomerang Island, Spratly Islands
This coral island is situated within the disputed Spratly Islands. Due to its abundant natural gas and oil reserves, nearby countries including the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia are all vying for control.

▲Fish Island (Photo /www.metronews.com.pt/)

10. Fish Island (Brijuni), Croatia
Fish Island is located in the northern part of the Adriatic Sea. These islands feature highly significant relics, such as 200 dinosaur footprints on the island.

▲Dolphin Island (Photo /whenonearth.net/)

11. Dolphin Island (Sirenuse), Italy
The island boasts many resorts and hotels, and is a popular destination for diving.

▲Pizza Island (Photo /www.metronews.com.pt/)

12. Pizza Island (the Islet of Vila Franca do Ocampo), Portugal
This island is actually a volcanic crater, featuring a circular lake in the middle connected to the sea by a narrow passage.