Why go
Penghu lies in the Taiwan Strait, Kinmen and Matsu sit near the Fujian coast, and Green Island and Orchid Island lie off eastern Taiwan. Orchid Island is home to the Tao community; Green Island has a volcanic landscape and penal history. These differences make the archipelagos and individual islands worth considering on their own terms.
Useful to know
- Choose one island group before booking transport; departures and travel conditions differ.
- Build weather flexibility into an offshore stay, especially when relying on flights or ferries.
The route, stop by stop
Times are planning estimates. Unknown visit durations start at an editable 30 minutes; access is checked separately.
- 01
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Green Island
Green Island is a small volcanic island off Taitung. Its seascape and history as a place of imprisonment call for a more thoughtful visit.
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Orchid Island
Orchid Island, or Lanyu, is a high island off Taiwan’s southeast coast and home to the Tao community. Its cultural setting deserves care and time.
Explore - 03
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Penghu Islands
Penghu is an archipelago in the Taiwan Strait, centered on Magong. The spread of islands makes it a separate coastal trip from Taiwan’s main island.
Explore - 04
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Matsu Islands
Matsu is a small archipelago in the Taiwan Strait near the Fujian coast. Its geography calls for a planned island stay rather than a casual day trip.
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