ready-to-go trip plan

Secluded Lanyu (Orchid Island)

Digital content for self-guided trip including:

  • Bite-Size Guide to fill in your local knowledge

  • Map (can be used on your GoogleMaps)

  • You will receive your Trip Plan within 24hrs upon payment completion

about this trip

Lanyu is said to be the last preserved land of Taiwan... Well, it is indeed a unique existence of its own.

Despite it's only an hour away from the main island Taiwan, it has been preserved carefully by the indigenous people, keeping the value of living in simplicity and in harmony with the nature. So if you have the pleasure to visit their island, you may feel like you have walked into a time capsule.
Here, the only chain stores you can find are two 7-11's, and the rest are all small businesses owned by local people. You won't find luxurious retreat here, but if you cherish the nature and human connections, you are in for a treat.

If all of this sounds good to you, you will certainly have an amazing time in Lanyu.

  • Effort Level: 🟩 Easy ~ 🟥 Expert (depends on diving level of your choice)

  • Accessibility: 🟥 Low
    -Very weather dependent
    -Nearly inaccessible by non-mandarin speakers

  • Duration: 4+ Days

  • Season: Feb-May Best
    Jul-Oct Typhoon season, may be stranded up to a week on island

  • Highlights:

✦ Indigenous Culture
✦ Diving---World-class Visibility

✦ EcoTour

the adventure in a glance

  • The best viewer experience is using Chrome Browser on your computer.

  • You can also view it on the phone after download GoogleEarth APP.


highlighted Things to do

Snorkeling
The crystal clear water has a soothing effect, even for those who are usually not comfortable with open water

FreeDiving & ScubaDiving
World-class visibility, easily 30m up to 60m, with unique volcanic formation such as underwater cliffs, canyons, and caves.
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Night EcoTour
Follow the indigenous guide into the woods, learning about local plants and search for the unique Lanyu Owl, the venemous yet tame

Scooter Joy Ride (or Bike!)
Riding along the coastline around the island, stop by for a herd of wandering goats, funky rock formation, a gazebo, or take a dive to see what's underwater.

other Things to do

Hiking
The highest point of this small volcanic island has elevation of 554m. If you are into hiking or curious about the island's ecology, take a half day to explore!

Night Fishing the Flying Fish
Mar-Early Jun Limited time only! Follow local fisherman to catch the fish with "wings", and whether to release them or eat them, your choice.

Lanyu Canoeing
Take an hour rowing the traditional canoe. Not available during flying fish fishing season.

Underground House Tour
Take a tour to learn about how the aborigines used to live, and the wisdom behind this unqiue building style adapted to the island's natural condition.

navigate with the treasure map

  • You can save this map on your phone, so it can come in handy even when you travel to areas with poor internet reception.

What is included in this ready-to-go plan?

  • Guide

      • Transportation & Comparison

-By Flight

-By Boat

      • Scuba diving note

      • Money & ATM

      • Safety & medical accessibility note

      • Cultural note for respectful travel

      • Extension read on local culture


  • Map you can view on your GoogleMap showing:

      • Accommodation Recommendations

      • Harbor & airport

      • Things to Do

      • Restaurants

      • Cafe & Dessert

      • Bars

      • Food Famous in the Region

      • Facilities & Landmarks

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If you are looking to do this trip:

  • Focusing on diving (Free-diving | Scuba diving | Underwater Photography)

This trip can be combined with other destinations and turn into a longer epic trip!

  • Islands---Green Island, Xiaoliuqiu

  • Destinations---Kenting, Taitung

  • Surfing, Indigenous hunter camp, Hiking

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