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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
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).
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 綠島
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (dry season, calmer seas)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (typhoons, stronger currents)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TWD
- Money
- Night markets, breakfast shops and many small restaurants take cash only; carry NT$1,000–2,000 in small notes.
- Daily spend
- Budget NT$800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid NT$1,200–2,000 excl. bed · High NT$2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at TPE and KHH arrivals; a passport plus a second photo ID is required (check).
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119 · Tourist helpline 0800-011-765
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 110 V · 60 Hz · US and Japanese plugs fit; European, UK and Australian plugs need an adapter, and 220 V-only appliances need a converter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels.; Taxis: No tip; round up if you like.; Hotel porter: Not expected; NT$100 in luxury hotels if you want.; Private guide or driver: Not required; NT$200–500 a day or a meal is a thank-you.
- Water
- Treated at source, but locals boil or filter it. Filtered hot-and-cold dispensers are in stations, hotels and many public buildings; bottles cost NT$20–30.
- Toilets
- Free, clean toilets in every MRT station, convenience stores and department stores; paper goes in the toilet in most new buildings — follow the sign.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Ferry round‑trip | NT$920 |
| Flight one‑way | NT$1,040 |
| Scooter rental (per day) | NT$300 |
| Hot‑spring pool | NT$100–200 |
| Snorkel gear hire (1 h) | NT$300 |
| Meal (seafood/venison) | NT$200–500 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LUD · Lüdao Airport
- Daily Air flights 3× per day from Taitung Airport
Typical fares
- Ferry Taitung ↔ Green Island
- NT$920 round‑trip, ~1 h each way (check)
- Daily Air flight
- NT$1,040 one‑way, 15–20 min (check)
- Scooter rental
- ≈NT$300 per day, fuel extra
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Rent a scooter (most guesthouses include it); single gas station open 08:00–17:00. Walkable coastal villages.Rent a scooter (most guesthouses include it); single gas station open 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Walkable coastal villages.
See and do
Known for
- Salt‑water hot springs
- Lüdao Lighthouse
- Human Rights Culture Park
- Snorkeling and diving
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Orchid Island | Ferry from Green Island Nan Liao Harbour, about 1 h | ≈2 h round‑trip |
| Taitung | Ferry back to FuGang harbour, 1 h | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 不好意思bù hǎo yì si |
| Thank you | 謝謝xiè xie |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duō shǎo qián? |
| Where is the ferry? | 渡輪在哪裡？dù lún zài nǎ li? |
| Can I pay by card? | 可以刷卡嗎？kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma? |
| Where is the toilet? | 廁所在哪裡？cè suǒ zài nǎ li? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A nod or light handshake; 'nǐ hǎo'; avoid: Hugs with new acquaintances
- Handing things: Two hands for cards, gifts and money; avoid: Tossing money on the counter
- Gifts: Fruit or a boxed sweet for hosts; refuse once before accepting; avoid: Clocks, umbrellas, pears and anything in fours — they sound like death or parting
- MRT: Queue at the markings, give up priority seats; avoid: Eating, drinking or chewing gum past the gates
- Temples: Enter right, exit left; one or three sticks of incense; avoid: Stepping on thresholds; pointing at deities
- Home visit: Shoes off; slippers provided; avoid: Writing names in red ink
- Sensitive topics: Follow your host's lead; many people hold a range of views on identity and cross-strait ties; avoid: Assuming everyone thinks the same about China or the ROC's status
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Green Island is generally safe; watch for strong currents while swimming and keep cash on hand as ATMs are limited.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Green Island yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Salt‑water hot springs
- Lüdao Lighthouse
- Human Rights Culture Park
- Snorkeling and diving
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Taiwan Tourism Bureau – Green Island: tour.taitung.gov.tw/zh-tw/attraction/details/372
- Wikivoyage: Green Island (Taiwan), revision 5337982 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5337982
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Green Island綠島
請到這個地址
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourist helpline0800-011-765
US consulate in Taipei; Taiwanese tourism helpline 0800‑011‑765.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/green-island-taiwan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.