Orchid Island
Orchid Island is a volcanic island off eastern Taiwan. Its coastline is lined with beaches formed from coral reefs in a striking variety of shapes, creating beautiful,…
Orchid Island, Eastern Taiwan · 總統府 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Getting there
- From Fugang Pier in Taitung or Houbihu Pier in Kenting, take a boat to Orchid Island
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2730. Open in Google Maps
About Orchid Island
Orchid Island is a volcanic island off eastern Taiwan. Its coastline is lined with beaches formed from coral reefs in a striking variety of shapes, creating beautiful, relaxed scenery that is ideal for sea fishing and diving. Every year from March to July, the local Tao people hold a range of ceremonies centred on flying fish, collectively known as the Flying Fish Festival, which is well worth seeing.
Tips from the guidebook
- Fresh seafood: One of Penghu's specialities is fresh seafood. The snack area at the pier at the end of Sanmin Road is budget-friendly, while the seafood restaurants around the Sanmin Road Fishermen's Association Supermarket are more upscale. The taste is equally good at both.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Orchid Island?
From Fugang Pier in Taitung or Houbihu Pier in Kenting, take a boat to Orchid Island
How long should I spend at Orchid Island?
Plan on 1 hour for Orchid Island.
Where is Orchid Island?
Orchid Island is in Eastern Taiwan, Taiwan Region, in the South China of China.
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