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Green Island綠島
Spend 1–2 days on Green Island, arriving by ferry or short flight from Taitung; rent a scooter to see hot springs, beaches and historic sites.
Green Island is a small volcanic island off Taitung County with limited services. A single night covers the main attractions – hot‑spring pools, lighthouse, historic park and a beach – while a second night lets you explore the mountain trail, diving sites and deer park at a relaxed pace. Arrival is via a 1‑hour ferry (NT$920 round‑trip) or a 15‑20 min flight (NT$1,040 one‑way).
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (dry season, calmer seas)
- avoid Jun–Sep (typhoons, stronger currents)
- Airport
- LUD
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Taiwan ↗Check visa-exemption length, passport validity and the online arrival card (TWAC) on the official sites before you fly.
- Taiwan ↗An EasyCard (or iPASS) covers MRT, buses, local trains and many convenience-store purchases; buy one at the airport or a station.
- Taiwan ↗When a local government declares a typhoon day, transport and sights can close for the day; follow the official notice, not the forecast alone.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Green Island110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourist helpline0800-011-765
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Green Island, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Night markets, breakfast shops and many small restaurants take cash only; carry NT$1,000–2,000 (≈ US$35–70) in small notes.Taiwan-wide
- SIM or eSIMChunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at TPE and KHH arrivals…Taiwan-wide
- Tap waterTreated at source, but locals boil or filter it.Taiwan-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels.Taiwan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 110 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Taiwan-wide
- SafetyGreen Island is generally safe; watch for strong currents while swimming and keep cash on hand as ATMs are limited.
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- RestroomsFree, clean toilets in every MRT station, convenience stores and department stores; paper goes in the toilet in most new buildings — follow the sign.Taiwan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 0800-011-765 Tourist helpline (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday (the National Palace Museum opens daily).Taiwan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLUD Lüdao Airport (Daily Air flights 3× per day from Taitung Airport).
- Getting aroundRent a scooter (most guesthouses include it); single gas station open 08:00–17:00.Rent a scooter (most guesthouses include it); single gas station open 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedHostel / B&B, a night, per personNT$900 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomNT$2,200 (≈ US$75)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomNT$2,900 (≈ US$100)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$800 (≈ US$30) · Mid NT$1,500 (≈ US$50) · High NT$2,500 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LUD Lüdao Airport (Daily Air flights 3× per day from Taitung Airport)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Apr (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Green Island: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Rent a scooter (most guesthouses include it); single gas station open 08:00–17:00. Walkable coastal villages.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Orchid Island
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Ferry from Green Island Nan Liao Harbour, about 1 h
Limited services; plan only if you have extra time.
Taitung
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Ferry back to FuGang harbour, 1 h
Return for train or airport connections.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Toro B&B
Bed & Breakfast, check‑in 14:00, good for budget stayBed & Breakfast, check‑in 2:00 PM, good for budget stay
Green Island Star Hotel
Mid‑range hotel, double room NT$1,800–2,900 depending season
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NT$800–1,200 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–70) excl. bed
- High
- NT$2,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel / B&B1 × 1 night × NT$1,200 | NT$1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NT$1,500 | NT$1,500 |
| Ferry round‑trip (Taitung ↔ Green Island)1 × NT$920 · check | NT$920 |
| Scooter rental (1 day, fuel excluded)1 × NT$300 · check | NT$300 |
| Hot‑spring entry (Zhaori)1 × NT$150 · check | NT$150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$407 |
| Trip total≈ NT$4,477 per person per day, bed included | NT$4,477≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in TWD; flights and ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Ferry round‑trip | NT$920 (≈ US$35) |
| Flight one‑way | NT$1,040 (≈ US$35) |
| Scooter rental (per day) | NT$300 (≈ US$10) |
| Hot‑spring pool | NT$100–200 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Snorkel gear hire (1 h) | NT$300 (≈ US$10) |
| Meal (seafood/venison) | NT$200–500 (≈ US$7–17) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- ATMs accept only domestic cards; bring cash.
- Ferry schedule depends on weather; check times before travel.
- Strong sea currents near diving spots – only dive with a guide.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourist helpline
- 0800-011-765
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Green Island綠島
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourist helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
US consulate in Taipei; Taiwanese tourism helpline 0800‑011‑765.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Taitung ↔ Green Island: NT$920 (≈ US$35) round‑trip, ~1 h each way (check)
- Daily Air flight: NT$1,040 (≈ US$35) one‑way, 15–20 min (check)
- Scooter rental: ≈NT$300 per day, fuel extra
Say or show
- 不好意思 — Excuse me / Sorry (bù hǎo yì si)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少錢？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 渡輪在哪裡？ — Where is the ferry? (dù lún zài nǎ li?)
- 可以刷卡嗎？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma?)
- 廁所在哪裡？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ zài nǎ li?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Green Island. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr (dry season, calmer seas) · avoid Jun–Sep (typhoons, stronger currents) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry schedule (check weather) → scooter rental → hot‑spring entry fee → dive guide booking.
Sources
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