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Volcanic island off the southeastern coast of Taiwan
Photo: A-giâu, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Orchid Island or Lanyu (蘭嶼 Lán yǔ) is a beautiful island in Taitung County off the coast of Taitung.
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蘭嶼氣象站
A good place to see the whole island from one place and can help to orient yourself for your journey around the other attractions.
蘭嶼燈塔
A 15-m-tall lighthouse, built in 1982.
龍頭岩
情人洞
A natural stone archway with association with young love.
火把岩
A rock arch and rock pillar, sometimes associated with male and female anatomy. Hence known by names like Couple Rock, Ying and Yang Rock, Virgin/Maiden Rock, or more innocent names like Torch Rock. The Tao name Jimavonot means reed bundle.
大天池
A lake inside the crater of a dormant volcano, covered in vegetation which feeds on the rich volcanic soil.
雙獅岩
A popular fishing spot, despite the dangers posed by the sharp rocks. The unique rock formation lies on the northern part of the island and faces out into the Pacific Ocean.
野銀地下屋
A village consisting of a unique local architectural style, where the houses are built partially above and partially below ground.
蘭嶼飛魚文化會館
Built in 2005 to showcase the local culture, particularly the Flying Fish Festival, the museum also has a number of workshops in local arts and crafts.
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蘭嶼旅人
A seaside restaurant serving a variety of more international cuisine.
蘭嶼262
This outdoor restaurant serves a combination of local seafood specialities and local Taiwanese favourites.
阿力給早餐店
A popular breakfast restaurant, just down the road from the airport.
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By ferry
You can also take a ferry from Taitung or Kenting, but the seas can be very rough. The journey time for both ferries is about 2 hours.
There are basically only two roads on the island - the loop road following the coast circumnavigating the island, and the mountain road, dissecting the island in two (east-west).
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