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Located in the west of Nanliao Village and the north of Nanliao Harbor , Nanliao Port plays an important role to transport people and cargo to thesea. It is just and houses the island's only gas station.
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provincial government, and then its management was transferred to Taitung county government in 1984.
The most convenient way to get to Green Island is by plane. It takes about 15 minutes to arrive in Green Island from Taitung. Daily Airways is the only operation carrier on this route. It serves 14 daily flights. However, please be aware of the weather condition for any changes, and always check the weather report before arriving at the airport.
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It's a red-tile-roof house set in Nanliao Village , aside of the crossroad of Jhongliao Village and Nanliao Village . Without any fancy decoration but with a clean, traditional appearance, “Tu Di Kon”, the land god, who was brought in from the mainland and has been the only god worshipped by the people on Green Island . “Tu Di Gon” is not only the “land governor”, but is also a minister or a housekeeper. People come to “see” Tu Di Gon before moving to a new house, and before wedding and funeral. He will also be consulted before sailing, new constructions, serving the military, or even lost fowl or livestock and other possessions. During marriage ceremony, the flag of Tu Di Gon will lead in the front to greet the good luck and chase away the evil. The temple was originally built in rock in 1921. In 1976, people donated money to rebuild it with bricks. Another temple was built in Hot spring Village for the villagers to worship. |
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Preparation started in 1970, the construction started in February 5th, 1971. Because of bad weather and inconvenient transportation, the cost was highly expensive. To save cost, 80 prisoners who worked as construction workers were selected from other prisons in Taiwan to build Green Island Prison House. It was not finished until September 1972.
It is said that the famous song, “The Night Song of Green Island”, was written by a prisoner. Even though with the beautiful lyrics and melody, it is still a sad song. The Green Island was once called as “The Devil Island”, for the legends of the most infamous prisoners. |
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| General Rock |
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The volcanic geology cause lost of shaped rocks. One of them is located near the Human Rights Memorial Park, and it looks like a general from old time, wearing armor with high tailed hair. He looks at the other three giant rocks. In the back of Rock, the is an arch, which was used to be the road to the Oasis Villa from the harbor before the road was built. People going through the arch were uneasy, fidgety, like they were going to hell. So this arch was also named “Ghost Gate.” |
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| Yen Tzu Cave |
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| Yen Tzu (Swallow) Cave is under the Niuto (Bull Head) Hill hidden in one of the many caves. It is a typical wave erosion with the nesting marks. The stairwells were built by the prisoners but nobody knows for what purpose. It was said in the Japanese colony time this was the execution site, so it is spooky and cold inside the cave. People have claimed that they have seen some ghosts, so no one sets foot inside at night. Some tourists dare themselves to visit this cave at night to explore the ghost legend. It is dark and people need to be extra careful for night visits. |
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| Nioutou Hill Grass |
Nioutou Hill is a cliff along the coast in northern Green Island . One part of the cliff extends into the ocean and makes the whole cliff like a cow drinking water. That's why |
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people call it Nioutou (Bull Head) Hill. With its perfect high location and clear view, you can see the whole sight of the eastern and northern Green Island , sea scene, and sunset and sunrise. The wind here is also good for flying kites. It's good to take a walk here, and watch the sheep and cows.. |
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| Guanyin Cave |
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It's a stalactite cave set near Youzihhu. Inside sets a Guanyin Shi In, facing east. Although it's not a temple, the powerful sign helps people in many ways. It gradually becomes a shrine.
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| The legends started if lost fishing boats found a fire ball in the east and followed that fire ball, they could safely approach the port. Since people found nothing but Guanyin in the cave, they started to worship her, and she became the center of worshipping on Green Island . |
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| Fanchuanbi |
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| Through the small path to the northern of Jhaorih Saltwater Springs, the most beautiful Grass, also known as Green Island carpet, appears in front of your eyes. |
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| Youzihhu (Pomelo Lake) |
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| Youtzuhu Lake is not really a lake. Its name comes from the geographical shape,. Many houses were built low with small windows in this area, to protect againststrong wind. Time goes by, people have moved to other locations for more convenientlives, but the historical remains tell the difficulties in the past Another side of the remains is an open beach with an erodent cave aside. Many tourists like to take walk after the ebb to watch the fascinating view. |
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| It was built with fences along the mountain. Because of the appearance, it is also called “Great Wall on the sea.” It is perfect to look at the landmarks on Free Island, Haishenping , Pekingese |
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| Rock, and Sleeping Beauty Rock, and also the best location
to watch sunset! |
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| Located in the east of Green Island , the moon-shape bay is like a natural breakwater. Tall cliff causes the waves to splash high. Follow the stoned stairwells for the amazing scenery on the Haishenping , or follow the path to the coast for the white and shelled, sandy beach. |
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| Sleeping Beauty and Pekingese Dog |
The most
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wave erosion on Green Island are these two Rocks. The Sleeping beauty is lying in the ocean quietly, peacefully with the loyal Pekingese crunching beside her. |
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There are only three sea springs around the world. Jhaorih Saltwater Springs is one of them on Green Island , names as “Sun Hot Spring” for facing the sunrise during the Japanese colony time. Several puddles spread in the tidal flat with lots of small fish and crabs residing. Three bricked circles form the “bathing” area, and two natural stoned ones are the “swimming pools.” |
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| The ocean comes into the deep earth bed, and comes out as the hot water. Temperature ranges from 53°C to 93°C ( 127.4°F to 199.4°F ). The water is clean and slightly acidic without the sulfurous smell, but too salty to drink. |
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| Zihping Ecological Area |
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| This is structured by the coral, with the special coral coast, tidal flat and the lovely Schoenoplectus Supinus. The flowers of the Schoenoplectus Scupinus look like the May flowers, so it is also known as “Sea May,” one of the preserved plants. Several almost extinct land crabs can be found here too. |
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| Mati Bridge |
It crosses over the mountain and the sea. Black rocks have been denudated and formed different shaped caves. The most famous two are Longsha (Lobster and Shrimp) Cave and Gueiwan (Turtle Bay). |
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| Dabaisha (Big White Sand) Diving Area |
| Located in the south-east of Green Island , the beach is white and sandy. Good location for snorkeling and intermediate and above scuba divers |
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| Shihlang Diving Area |
| Many circle corals are around Green Island with the warm Japan Current. It makes Green Island not only a perfect but also an international diving spot. Shihlang is one of the popular areas.
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| Chaikou Diving Area |
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To avoid the conflict between the Han people and the Yameneses, the Han people built the wooden fence to protect themselves. The villagers changed the name of this location, Chaikou. Great view for the Lighting House. |
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