Colorful Fugang harbor's fishing fleet

Located 33 km off Taiwan’s southeastern coast, along the East Coast National Scenic Area, Green Island makes for a nice one or two-day stay. The beaches and sea views are worth noting, snorkelers can view colorful corals, and there’s a seawater-fed hot springs. The Green Island Human Rights Memorial Park, a former prison, has a museum that chronicles the conditions faced by the many political prisoners that were detained there during Taiwan’s martial era. The island is encircled by a 17 km road, and there is a visitor center (open 8:30 – 17:00) across from the airport in the island town of Jhongliao.

Green Island Ferry

The mainland ferry terminal from Fugang Harbor is located a few minutes north of the city of Taitung, just off highway 11. Signs for the ferry terminal are confusing, so follow the WoWasis GPS coordinates below. The ferry does not take cars, so if you’re traveling by car, you can park your car free near the ferry terminal, and stay overnight on the island (the last daily ferry for the mainland leaves at 16:30). The trip takes under one hour. From Green Island, you can also take a ferry to Orchid Island, two hours south by boat.

Farnlin Ferry to Green Island
Fugang Harbor
Tel: (089) 281-047
GPS: N22°47.448’  E121°11.531’
Fares: NT$ 460 one way, NT$ 920 round trip

Daily Schedule

To Green Island: 9:30, 10:15, 11:30, 13:15, 13:30, 15:15
Return from Green Island: 10:00, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00, 14:15, 14:30, 16:30