Taiwan Offshore Islands Data Table v1
Major Outlying Islands
| Island | Location | Main Features | Transport Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid Island | Off the coast of Taitung | Tao culture; scuba diving at underwater cliffs; flying fish season | Plane approx. 50 mins / Ferry approx. 2.5 hours |
| Green Island | Off the coast of Taitung | Diving (high visibility); Zhao Ri Hot Springs (sea hot springs); human rights memorial | Plane approx. 20 mins / Ferry approx. 50 mins |
| Penghu | Taiwan Strait | Penghu Fireworks Festival (summer); basalt landscapes; seafood | Plane approx. 40 mins / Ferry approx. 4–5 hours |
| Kinmen | Off the coast of Fujian | Wartime history; Kinmen kaoliang; gong tang | Plane approx. 1 hour |
| Matsu | Off the coast of Fujian | Blue tears (spring/summer); wartime tunnels; Mindong architecture | Plane approx. 1 hour / Taiwan-Matsu ferry approx. 12 hours |
Lanyu
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Notable attractions | Underwater cliff (diving spot); nuclear waste storage facility (controversy); Landao Village |
| Indigenous people | Tao people; canoe culture |
| Flying fish season | March–June (Tao traditional fishing festival) |
| Special taboos | Many traditional village taboos; local culture must be respected |
Green Island
| Item | Data |
|---|---|
| Notable attractions | Zhaori Hot Spring (one of the three undersea hot springs in the world); Green Island Lighthouse; Yuzihu |
| Diving | Good visibility; Coral reef conservation area; Green sea turtle sightings |
| Human rights landmarks | Oasis Villa; Human Rights Memorial Park (White Terror heritage site) |
Penghu
| Item | Data |
|---|---|
| Notable Activities | Penghu International Maritime Fireworks Festival (starting from May-June every year, extending through summer) |
| Landscape | Basalt column coastline; Qimei Double Heart Stone Weir (thousand-year fishing facility) |
| Seafood | Squid (flower squid) famous throughout Taiwan; raw pickled grouper |
| Peak Season | Summer (May-September); typhoon avoidance (high typhoon risk July-September) |
Kinmen
| Item | Data |
|---|---|
| Flight time | Approximately 1 hour (direct flight from Taipei/Taichung) |
| Specialties | Kinmen Kaoliang (Taiwan's most famous kaoliang); Gongtang; Yitiaogen |
| Historical sites | Guningtou Battle Remains; 823 Artillery Battle Museum; Zhaishan Tunnel |
| Minnan architecture | Jincheng Old Street; Villages are well preserved |
Data to be Added (Need to Include Official/Shipping Sources in Notebook)
- Ferry fares to outlying islands (Taitung → Lanyu/Green Island)
- Penghu Fireworks Festival specific sessions and dates
- Lanyu Ecological Reserve regulations
- Matsu Blue Tears best viewing month(s) (specific month)
- Average price of outlying island homestays
Data Sources / Related Verification
The information in this article is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (TW_datatable_離島_v1.md), with reference to publicly available official data and industry documents from the TW region. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.
Taiwan Market Data
Taiwan 2023: 8.1 million visitors, GDP USD 759 billion, night market culture renowned worldwide, 2024 Michelin 13 one-star restaurants.
| Indicator | Data | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Visitors | 8.1 million | Tourism Bureau |
| GDP | USD 759 billion | DGBAS |
| Michelin | 13 | Michelin |
