Green Island 錄島 — Day 13 ...

Map of Green Island

Green island (錄島) sits about 33km off the coast of Taitung and takes approximately one hour to get to by boat. (NT$920/return)

The island is roughly 15km² to 17km², depending on the tides. It offers stunning scenery, beautiful coral reefs, hiking trails and a natural saltwater hot spring. (Only three exist in the world!)

Green Island has plenty of scooters for rent (NT$300+/day) or one can bring their own on the boat for NT$200. Scooting around the island is a great way to see everything!

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Overlooking Youzi Lake (柚子湖) which is #6 on the above map

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A dead battery and an easy fix

老紅 died on me during my first few hours on the island. Thankfully I was somewhat near the repair shop and not at the campgrounds or some other remote place.

Note: if you rent a scooter on the island, the shop staff will come and rescue you. If you bring your own, you are left to fend for yourself.

BIG thanks to the small grocery store staff where Old Red died, to the police officer at the local station and to the random guy who stopped and offered his help by giving me a boost with his scooter (and leg) all the way to the shop! Lovely!

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Chaikou Diving Area (䓱口潛水區) which is #3 on the above map

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