Green
Island, once known as "Fire Island" is a small island located
33 kilometers in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of South Eastern Taiwan
. Having a population of 2000 on an area of 16,2 square kilometers, the
island was formed by volcanic action which left a curved and complex coastline.
Coastal beach terraces and cliffs drop to colorful coral reefs where schools
of tropical fish make their abode. Along the shoreline, white coral beaches
can be found and numerous coves which lead into warm tropical waters.
A nature-lover’s paradise, this sparsely-populated island can be
circumnavigated in 30 minutes by scooter. A small “town" including
an airstrip and harbor, is located on the western part of the island.
The rest of the island has been kept free from commercial development
offering the visitor unspoiled natural beauty both on and off-shore.
What to See and Do on Green Island
The climate is tropical and any time is good to visit especially fall
and spring ( winters never get cold -Minimum 19 Deg C and the water temperature
is always above 20 Deg C). April to September is hot and also the Taiwanese
peak season- and also typhoon season.December and January are the cooler
months (20-30 Deg C), but also offer great visibility if you like diving
and the warm Japanese current that ensures comfortable water temperatures
. Activities here include diving, snorkeling, hiking, salt water hot springs
and fishing. There is not a lot of nightlife here, except for the nightly
parties down at the hot springs (one of only three seawater hot springs
in the world!).The hot springs are open all-year around.
A Hot spring with a view!
....fresh fish
Some
of the other areas to visit include the prisons and prison visitor centre,the
lighthouse, Kuynyin Cave ( containing an interesting temple with a stalagmite
dressed up in a cape to represent the deity Kuanyin), and a trail that
leads to the top of Huoshao Mountain (an extinct volcano -the lava that
flowed from it created Green Island ). Unspoiled white beaches are to
be found all around the island.Please note that the prisons are a "must
see" and the prison visitor center offers an in-depth insight into
Taiwan's modern history.
....................A retired
water buffalo enjoying its SPA!
.......beginners luck?..
This Canadian lady put all the men to shame by catching the most fish
that day!
Green Island Adventures will help you organize the perfect
vacation on Taiwan's exquisite and untouched tropical Green Island. Although it
is small, Green Island offers so much including beautiful beaches, snorkeling
and some great scuba diving. Let us introduce you to this little-known paradise
off the south east coast of Taiwan.