228 Holiday Getaway to Green Island and Orchid Island for Relaxation – A Three-Day, Two-Night Easy Trip

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family / Compiled and Reported
 
The beautiful holiday season always makes you want to take your family, partner, or kids out for some exploration. Taiwan’s outlying islands not only boast stunning mountains and seas but are also full of fun. Find a holiday to bring the whole family together for mountain and sea adventures—venture through Green Island and Orchid Island!

Big White Sand is located at the southwestern tip of the island and is one of the three major diving areas in Green Island. Its most distinctive feature is its long stretch of white sandy beach, hundreds of meters in length, composed of coral particles and shell fragments. A unique underwater diving path runs through the middle, resembling the voice of the sea. Beyond the beach lies a coastline surrounded by coral reefs, with an extensive intertidal zone teeming with rich marine life such as hermit crabs, sea cucumbers, sea slugs, and sea urchins.

Besides diving, the small island of Green Island also hides many breathtaking wonders. Located in the mid-eastern part of Green Island, the Haishenping Bay features a pathway and ocean-view pavilion known as the “Little Great Wall,” which offers sweeping views of the magnificent surrounding landscape. It is also a sacred spot for watching sunrises, sunsets, and the starry Milky Way.

Located in Green Island, the Sunrise Hot Springs is one of only three undersea hot springs in the world. The spring water seeps into the earth from seawater or groundwater, then gushes out under pressure from the intertidal zone. The water has a slightly salty taste, is non-irritating to human skin, and doesn’t feel sticky—making it a world-class geological attraction. Here, you can also enjoy the sunrise and the entire starry sky.

Besides the globally renowned undersea Sunrise Hot Springs, Green Island’s Good Hope Cape Unlimited Sea View Homestay features the island’s only outdoor sea-facing hot spring pool. Not only can you witness the sunrise rising over Niutou Mountain at dawn, but you can also sit on a lounge chair at night and admire the starry sky.