Three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday!Explore sea of clouds and hike Turtle Island with travel experts

By／MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 

The Dragon Boat Festival holiday is here, and during this three-day break, the China Green Life Leisure Development Association has planned a series of mountain and sea activities for June 19 and 20, inviting everyone to join in celebrating the holiday by dancing with whales and dolphins at Turtle Island or heading to the Wujie Tribe for a unique Dragon Boat Festival experience!

●Unveil the Mysteries of "Turtle Island" – Island Visit / Circumnavigation / Whale Watching Tour
◎ Activity Date: June 19

"Turtle Island," standing tall in the Pacific Ocean, is a natural landmark of Yilan. Named for its resemblance to a floating turtle, it covers an area of 60 hectares, stretching 3.3 kilometers from east to west and 1.7 kilometers in width. The terrain is divided into three main parts: the turtle’s head (239 meters high), the turtle’s shell (398 meters above sea level), and the turtle’s tail (100 meters long). In 1976, Turtle Island was designated a military restricted area. The island features sulfur vents, and several hot springs emerge near the turtle’s shell area, creating a highly unique geographical landscape. The “Eight Scenic Views of Turtle Island” include Turtle Island Sunrise, Sulfur Smoke over the Turtle Island, Turtle Rock and Waterfall, Sea of Clouds over Turtle Island, Sunset Glow at Turtle Cape, Ghost Cave Valley, Spectacular Turtle Bay, and Springtime Turtle Mountain. The combination of human activity and nature offers not only a glimpse into the world’s rare natural ecology but also rich humanistic and environmental richness, making the circumnavigation and dolphin-chasing dance an exciting way to unveil the mysteries of "Turtle Island"!

●The Homeland of Clouds – "Qubing & Wujie" Tribal Exploration
◎ Activity Dates: June 19 and 20

A forgotten, mysterious tribe — "Qubing & Wujie" — is nestled in Ren’ai Township, Nantou, located downstream from the renowned maple-viewing spot Aowanda in Ren’ai Township, Nantou County. It is one of the few northern Bunun tribes, surrounded by high mountains, with emerald waters and lush peaks, offering stunning independent canyon scenery that resembles a heavenly paradise or a utopian haven. It preserves the primitive landscape and the most genuine era of the Bunun people. This journey will be led by an ecological expert, taking participants to explore the serene and unspoiled "Wujie Tribe" and its naturally mystical and spectacular beauty!