Xiaoliuqiu information for the solo traveller 小琉球
Xiaoliuqiu is a Taiwan offshore island made totally out of coral and well-known for its plentiful sea turtles. Although it is without doubt one of the smaller islands, Xiaoliuqiu’s proximity off the shore of Pingtung makes it a very talked-about Taiwan weekend journey with its perpetual solar, sand and sea. Right here’s my information on issues to do on Xiaoliuqiu as a solo traveller and recommendations on what to take a look at.
Taiwan‘s offshore islands are a few of my favorite locations to go to and Xiaoliuqiu was my first cease on my Taiwan island journey that included Penghu and the Matsu Islands. Try my IG highlights to see some photographs and movies from my Xiaoliuqiu journey.
The place is Xiaoliuqiu positioned?
Xiaoliuqiu is a part of Taiwan’s southern Pingtung county. It’s one in every of Taiwan’s offshore islands positioned to the south of Kaohsiung Metropolis. It additionally has many various names which you will note on-line and on maps – Lambai Island, Ryukyu Island, Little Liuqiu, Liouchiou, although Xiaoliuqiu 小琉球 is the title that I discovered mostly utilized by the Taiwanese.
Greatest time to go to Xiaoliuqiu
Xiaoliuqiu is within the southern a part of Taiwan which typically makes its climate milder compared to the remainder of the nation. We’re speaking temperatures averaging round 25-35ºC even within the winter months, so you may go to it any time of 12 months.
Nevertheless given its island vibes, summers (June to August) are when Xiaoliuqiu is at its busiest as locals and vacationers alike flock to its pretty waters and seashores. I visited in Might which is earlier than the height season and it was HOT. Like 30ºC++ with no clouds sort of scorching. Positively very beach-friendly climate.
The right way to get to Xiaoliuqiu
Xiaoliuqiu is best to get to if you happen to’re already in Kaohsiung, however even if you happen to’re in Taipei or coming from Taoyuan Worldwide Airport, it’s not troublesome to hop on a Excessive Pace Prepare to get there.
1) HSR to Zuoying Station 左營高鐵
Should you’re flying in to Taoyuan Airport, the simplest solution to get to Kaohsiung is to first hop on the airport practice to Taoyuan HSR Station 桃園高鐵 (20-30 minutes, 25 NTD on easycard) after which take the excessive velocity rail right down to Zuoying Station 左營高鐵 (about 1.5 hours) [Google maps] – the HSR ticket I pre-bought by way of Klook [affiliate link] prices about SG$45 (Commonplace ticket on the HSR station is 1,330 NTD/S$58). Pre-booking means you may reserve a seat on-line as effectively (no must squeeze in non-reserved vehicles or stand)
2) Vacationer Shuttle Bus 9127-D to Donggang Ferry Terminal 東港渡船碼頭
At Zuoying HSR Station, search for the ticket sales space and you should purchase a bus ticket for the Dapeng Scenic Space to alight at Donggang Ferry Terminal 東港渡船碼頭. Seat reservation is required! Even if you happen to intend to pay by Easycard on the bus, you continue to must pop by and ‘reserve’ a seat as a result of no standing is allowed on the bus and if it’s full, you’ll have to attend for the subsequent bus. It’s a big coach and you may put your luggage within the baggage space if you might want to.
The bus journey takes just below an hour and prices 120 NTD (106 NTD if you happen to use your Easycard). Extra on Taiwan Vacationer Shuttle Bus 9127-D. You too can consult with this video by Freedive Nomad for a Youtube video displaying you precisely the place to go.
Shared Taxis: There may be shared taxis going from Zuoying Station to Donggang Ferry Terminal, but it surely does rely on while you arrive they usually watch for a sure minimal variety of pax earlier than they go away. It’s simpler for discover these on the Ferry Terminal to get again to the HSR Station. You’ll be able to guide this shared transport by way of Klook [affiliate link] connecting you to Zuoying HSR, Kaohsiung Railway Station and downtown Kaohsiung.
Kaohsiung Airport: Singapore doesn’t at the moment fly direct to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH), however I needed to get from Donggang Ferry Terminal to Kaohsiung Airport to catch my flight to Penghu. The automobile service really useful by my guesthouse quoted me 800 NTD, however on the ferry terminal I discovered a taxi driver who quoted me 700 NTD for the 1-way journey (we had a pleasant chat and he even gave me a sesame bun).
3) Ferry to Xiaoliuqiu
Donggang Ferry Terminal has a number of firms promoting ferry tickets to Xiaoliuqiu. My guesthouse had organized my tickets for me by way of Tungliu Ferries 東琉線 and I simply needed to pop by the ticket window with my title/telephone/reserving quantity and passport to retrieve my tickets. There was no mounted timing for the tickets, I simply took the subsequent out there ferry. There’s a ferry schedule to offer you a tough concept of when the ferries go away.
The ferry journey takes about 20 minutes and the round-trip ferry tickets from Donggang to Xiaoliuqiu value 400 NTD/S$17. You’ll be able to pre-book your Donggang-Xiaoliuqiu ferry tickets by way of Klook for Tungliu Ferries and TF Transport [affiliate links] – the ferry tickets additionally embrace an choice for shared taxi switch from Zuoying/Kaohsiung practice stations for an additional $7-8 which is fairly low cost and also you don’t have to fret concerning the bus. This Tungliu ticket has a QR code so that you don’t even have to fret about choosing it up, simply go straight to the ferry.
Be aware that there aren’t any airports on the island – the one solution to get to Xiaoliuqiu is by Ferry. You too can try LeucoSapphire 藍白航 or Liuxin 琉興航運 for extra ferry tickets and schedules.
The general public ferries dock at Baishawei Harbour 白沙尾漁港 on the northeastern finish of Xiaoliuqiu. Baishawei is just about Xiaoliuqiu’s downtown space and bsides a pleasant huge obligation free store on the harbour for final minute buys, you too can stroll to the principle city space the place the guesthouses, scooter leases and exercise retailers are positioned.
There’s one other harbour at Dafu 大福 on the jap facet of the island [Google maps] that personal ferries go to that leaves from Yanpu Harbour 鹽埔港 which is simply north from Donggang Harbour [Google maps], however Dafu is far much less busy than Baishawei so that you might need issues if you happen to don’t prebook a scooter of switch to your resort. Try Dafuliuqiu 大福琉球航運 or this hyperlink on Klook that sells Dafuliuqiu ferry + e-scooter packages [affiliate link] for extra.
The right way to get round Xiaoliuqiu
Scooter/E-bike
Xiaoliuqiu is a fairly small island that’s about 6.8sq km giant with about 12km of shoreline. That interprets into you having the ability to circle the island in about half-hour on scooter if you happen to rode nonstop. There’s a foremost ring highway 環道路 that follows the shoreline the place many of the points of interest are positioned, in addition to 2-3 different bigger roads that run from north to south via the middle of the island.
Xiaoliqiu is comparatively flat although there are a number of slopey bits – e-scooters (which don’t require a driving license) can nonetheless handle these although there may be one notably steep highway as much as the lighthouse/previous Banyan tree lookout that they don’t advocate e-scooters take as a result of that could be a actual steep incline.
Different modes of transport
There’s a public bus 601 that follows the principle ring highway across the island of Xiaoliuqiu (601A cuts via the centre highway), but it surely’s fairly rare (each hour or so) so plan effectively if you wish to use this.
Issues to do in Xiaoliuqiu
Baishawei Harbour is positioned within the north of the island and the place downtown Xiaoliuqiu with essentially the most retailers and facilities are positioned. Most individuals are likely to go anti-clockwise as a result of the island’s extra well-known sights are positioned on the west coast, in order that’s what I’ll do for this Xiaoliuqiu information to indicate you what you may see alongside the way in which.
Most individuals do a day journey to Xiaoliuqiu, however I feel it’s price spending no less than one night time right here to benefit from the island after the crowds go away – the final ferries depart between 5-6pm. I spent 2 nights right here which was loads of time to go across the island a number of occasions.
NORTH WEST
Vase Rock 花瓶石
Considered one of Xiaoliuqiu’s most iconic sights, Vase Rock is a well-liked spot for photographers, in addition to snorkelers and scuba divers as there are a lot of sea turtles to be discovered round right here.
Simply be ready for it to be perpetually crowded. I got here right here within the night when the tide was low to benefit from the sundown and there have been numerous individuals milling round. The subsequent morning I scuba dived off the shore right here and there have been numerous snorkelling teams round.
Vase Rock – Huaping Shi 花瓶石 [Google maps]
Magnificence Cave 美人洞
Additional alongside Meiren highway is a barely elevated space known as the Magnificence Cave or Meiren Dong. Magnificence Cave really consists of two elements – 1 bit stretches alongside the coast providing some sea caves to stroll via and coastal views, whereas one other bit is inland on the other facet of the highway.
It is a ticketed space and there are 2 cubicles (1 on every finish of the cave stretch) to purchase tickets to enter. The ticket contains entry to Wild Boar Trench and Black Satan Cave (extra on that under).
The paved paths alongside the shoreline contain some stair climbing and lead via some fascinating caves and rocks. Should you’re feeling adventurous, search out the 13 scenic view factors discovered right here.
The inland space is extra of a forest path above the rocks and timber. There are a bunch of Rocks of Significance to see alongside the way in which together with some pavilions, however principally it’s a pleasant scenic stroll to take pleasure in nature. Tickets usually value 120 NTD and I’m undecided if there was some off-peak promotion occurring however I solely needed to pay 100 NTD after I visited.
Magnificence Cave – mei ren dong 美人洞 [Google maps]. Open 7am-6pm (summer time Apr-Oct), 730am-5pm (winter Nov-Mar). 120 NTD for mixed ticket for Magnificence Cave, Magnificence Seashore, Wild Boar Trench and Black Satan Cave.
Magnificence Seashore 美人沙灘
This cute little seashore is correct subsequent to the place the Magnificence Cave path is – you may see it from the Magnificence cave coastal path however the entrance to the seashore is slightly additional down the highway. A lot of snorkellers out on the seashore that day having a wade within the shallows.
Magnificence Seashore – mei ren sha tan 美人沙灘 [Google maps] – see Magnificence Cave for ticket particulars
SOUTH WEST
Shanfu Ecological Stroll 杉福生態廊道
This viewpoint additional down the highway from Magnificence Seashore really appears fairly nondescript at first – there’s a stone marker right here, however comply with the trail subsequent to it and also you’ll end up descending alongside a stone path into an previous army bunker which opens as much as a sea view.
You’ll be able to wander round this disused bunker which nonetheless has previous army signage painted on its partitions, and benefit from the coastal views when you’re right here.
Shanfu Ecological Stroll – shan fu sheng tai lang dao 杉福生態廊道 [Google maps]
Wild Boar Trench Path 山豬溝生態步道
Additionally a part of the paid ticket, the Wild Boar (Sanzhu) Trench Path is a pleasant forest path the place you may take a stroll amidst greenery. Beautiful coral rock formations with some very giant and previous banyan timber rising out of them amidst a thick jungle cover.
This place is nice for some quick hikes and never a foul choice when it’s scorching as a result of the thick foliage makes it a bit extra shady. Anticipate some stair climbing however the picket boardwalks are typically straightforward to stroll and effectively maintained.
No wild boars noticed right here regardless of its title!
You’ll find a row of small meals retailers on the entrance of the Sanzhu Path. Right here’s the place I ate a very cute turtle-shaped ice cream, simply one of many many turtle-shaped meals I might encounter right here in Xiaoliuqiu.
Wild Boar Trench Path – shan zhu gou sheng tai bu dao 山豬溝生態步道 [Google maps]
Venice Seashore 威尼斯沙灘
Also referred to as Geban Bay Seashore 蛤板灣, Venice Seashore is a uncommon sand seashore as most of Xiaoliuqiu’s seashores are manufactured from coral. No ticket is required to entry this seashore which has some fascinating shallows that make for good intertidal walks, and its west-facing makes it a well-liked sundown spot as effectively.
Venice Seashore – wei ni si ya sha tan 威尼斯沙灘 [Google maps]
Black Satan Cave 烏鬼洞
The very ominous sounding Black Satan Cave is the final attraction on the paid ticket with Magnificence Cave and Wild Boar Trench and is mostly a pretty coastal forest space for a stroll. There are some retailers exterior the doorway as effectively although I didn’t get the prospect to test them out.
The precise cave is a really slender stairway main down right into a rock crack – it appears to have caved in so you may’t actually shimmy your means via the cave although you may comply with the steps to emerge out one other spot alongside the trail.
I favored the seaside paths finest! Xiaoliuqiu’s west coast is beautiful.
Black Satan Cave – wu gui dong 烏鬼洞 [Google maps] Open 730am – 5pm
Sundown Pavilion 落日亭
Sundown Pavilion is on the southwestern tip of Xiaoliuqiu and given its title, is meant to supply a number of the finest sundown views on the island. Sadly I used to be there on a moderately gloomy afternoon and needed to run from the rain after these pictures, so I assume I’ll have to return again once more in future to see if it’s true. Beautiful sea view although, with benches to take a seat round on and admire the view.
Sundown Pavilion – luo ri ting 落日亭 [Google maps]
EAST
There appears to be extra issues to see on the western facet of the island in comparison with the east, however the island is sufficiently small that it is best to be capable of make a number of spherical journeys simply if you happen to wished to.
Guanyin Rock 觀音石
Alongside the southeastern coast is a small stretch of Rocks of Significance – the Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) Rock appears to be essentially the most well-known however for the lifetime of me I can’t see Guanyin in any kind, perhaps I’m simply not that divine.
There’s additionally a Toad Rock which I missed, however I noticed the moderately rodent-like Rat Rock 老鼠岩.
[Google Maps] The Guanyin, Toad and Rat rocks are positioned in fairly shut proximity to one another alongside the Huandao Street proper after you move by a small temple on the left.
Liuqiu Lighthouse 白燈塔
Positioned up a really steep slope, the lighthouse is often among the finest locations to get a view because it’s on excessive floor, however handle your expectations as a result of Liuqiu’s 10m tall lighthouse is surrounded by timber so you may’t see the coast in any respect from the bottom of the lighthouse. You’ll be able to’t enter it both.
Liuqiu Lighthouse (White lighthouse) – bai deng ta 白燈塔 [Google maps]. Take the small highway left proper after the Toad Rock and go all the way in which up the slope.
Hundred 12 months Previous Banyan Tree 百年老榕樹
Whereas the lighthouse view is disappointing, there may be one other spot very shut by which gives some nice views. Comply with the indicators to the Previous Banyan Tree and also you’ll discover a small clearing with slightly temple beneath a large banyan tree with sprawling branches.
The fascinating bit is definitely positioned behind the Banyan Tree, the place there’s a small path the leads previous the timber…
Have a look at the view of the east coast of Xiaoliuqiu! Maybe a pleasant dawn spot if you happen to can rise up. That’s Secret Seashore under. I made a enjoyable quick video about this discover that you may watch on my Instagram.
Hundred 12 months Previous Banyan Tree – bai nian lao rong shu 百年老榕樹 [Google maps]
Secret Seashore 秘密沙灘
A type of secrets and techniques that’s probably not hidden, Secret Seashore is a really picturesque little sheltered cove amidst the rocks that looks as if a well-liked spot for kayakers and SUPers. And it’s additionally fashionable with snorkelers and turtle recognizing.
Secret Seashore – mi mi sha tan 秘密沙灘 [Google maps]
Lobster Cave 龍蝦洞
Up on the northeast nook, I finished at Lobster Cave to see what it was all about, however this gave the impression to be extra of a snorkeling spot while you stroll out onto the rocks. There was a spot the place you may clamber down some rocks to get to the seashore to see the precise Lobster Cave (extra like a cut up within the rocks) however I didn’t trouble.
Lobster Cave – lengthy xia dong 龍蝦洞 [Google maps]
Scuba Diving in Xiaoliuqiu
I did have an opportunity to go Scuba Diving in Xiaoliuqiu which was organized via my acccommodation. I’d initially booked a gaggle scuba diving session by way of Klook [affiliate link] however sadly there weren’t sufficient individuals so it obtained cancelled.
My guesthouse booked me a personal diving session with Ocean House 海之家潛水店 for two,000 NTD (S$85) which included tools rental + photographs/movies – Not the most cost effective, but it surely was a fairly final minute reserving and likewise a personal information. This dive store additionally has courses for these trying to take their Open Water programs, or non-divers trying to simply do the Expertise dive.
We obtained all arrange on the dive store and I hopped on a scooter behind my dive information and we headed over to Vase Rock (it was excessive tide that morning) and did a shore dive from there. The water was fairly clear and whereas not essentially the most fascinating maybe when it comes to sea life, there have been a bunch of turtles throughout. I had one swim up fairly near me.
Ocean House – hai zhi jia qian shui dian 海之家潛水店 [Google maps] Discover them on Instagram
What to eat in Xiaoliuqiu
On the lookout for locations to eat on Xiaoliuqiu? Whereas this can be a small island, it will get fairly packed on the weekends so ensure that to make reservations for fashionable spots and meals. Lots of the meals stalls and eating places will be discovered within the city space within the north, however there are eateries scattered throughout the island.
Sì bù huò Sushi 肆不惑 壽司．丼
The title of this sushi restaurant interprets into one thing like ‘Don’t be confused’, and this is without doubt one of the hottest Japanese sushi eating places on Xiaoliuqiu. It’s so fashionable that the restaurant doesn’t take walk-ins and they are often booked out weeks upfront. I lucked out as a result of I occurred to search out their web page the day after they opened their bookings, so I despatched in a request to eat right here and see whether or not it’s price all of the fuss.
It’s a sushi restaurant that serves donburi, sashimi and sushi. I ordered a Caterpillar Roll 毛毛蟲捲 which is a rice wrapped round seaweed, crab stick and egg and topped with avocado and fish roe and was recent and yummy. Miso soup is served as a facet and likewise superb.
I additionally ordered a Chawanmushi (steamed egg) which in most Japanese eating places is served in a small cup, however this one was a full rice bowl portion which stunned me. Once more, good and engaging and a stunning heat silky distinction to the sushi roll.
I even ordered some freshly ready sushi, and sadly I can’t let you know what this meat is as a result of I simply requested the chef on the counter to advocate me stuff, however the one on the appropriate so so mushy and delectable. I’m not often a fan of uncooked fish however in locations the place they do it recent, it’s simply so good.
I spent 360 NTD in complete, about S$15 for some fairly stellar sushi.
The right way to guide: Guide by way of Fb Messenger on their Fb web page. Bookings open for the next month on twenty fifth of the earlier month (e.g. Might bookings open on 25 Apr). Drop them a Fb Message with the date/time/no. of pax/title/telephone quantity (there are directions that you may Google Translate of their FB posts), and watch for them to ship you a calendar for affirmation.
Sibuhuo Sushi 肆不惑 壽司．丼 [Google maps]. Closed on Mon. Open for dinner 6pm – 9pm (Lunch 1130am – 2pm on Tue, Fri-Solar)
Yoyo Cheese Roll 起司捲
Yoyo cheese roll is one other meals that I saved seeing pop up in my Xiaoliuqiu searches, and I occur to likelihood upon the stall whereas driving round on my second day. I didn’t make a reserving however simply popped by to see if there was any likelihood to choose some up.
Whereas it’s name Yoyo Cheese Roll, the Pie 派 is definitely the well-known factor to eat right here, not the Roll 卷. And since that is an island, you’ll need to get the tuna which is their speciality. I didn’t know any higher they usually solely had rolls left, so I picked up a hen roll (70 NTD) however even that was fairly delicious.
Yoyo 起司捲 [Google maps] Open 11am – 430pm. Test their Fb web page for closures and if you wish to make an order, name (or ask somebody to name) them immediately.
Mizi’s Home 蜜仔琉部 餐館
Mizi’s Home is an Instagrammers dream, a good looking 2 storey home close to the port adorned with crops throughout its exterior and inside. It even has its personal greenhouse of types. Their menu (which has some English) principally consists of fusion pastas and pizza.
Once more, I attempted my luck strolling in fairly early (earlier than 6pm) and managed to get a counter seat with none bookings.
My order was the spaghetti with shrimps, garlic, mushroom and white wine (380 NTD) which was tasty and filling, and paired that with a Xiaoliuqiu craft beer with an orange flavour profile and a cute turtle label – tasty however fairly gassy~
Mizi’s Home 蜜仔琉部 餐館 [Google maps]. Closed on Tues. Open 11am – 2pm (5-8pm Fri-Solar). Extra on their Fb web page.
Sea Daze
I chanced upon Sea Daze positioned close to the Shanfu Ecological Stroll and it’s a stunning seashore bar full with sand… on high of the hill. It’s a really fairly spot and whereas I meant to sit back on the market for some sundown beers, it seems that they’d a celebration the night time earlier than and had been nonetheless not fairly able to open after I popped by at their opening time, ah effectively island life.
Nonetheless they let me sit by the ocean with out having to order something as they prepped the bar and I obtained to benefit from the view without spending a dime. Can be an incredible place to hang around at night time as they solely shut previous midnight.
Sea Daze [Google maps] Open 5pm – 1am. Extra on their Instagram.
Tiantaijiao Ice Store 天台角冰店
I ended up at this store whereas in search of a spot to attend out a sudden downpour that began whereas I used to be on the Sundown Level close by. I handed by earlier and doubled again to this spot and obtained myself a pleasant refreshing ice cream to chill down and watch for the rain to clear.
This little dessert store has a cute cottage vibe they usually do a variety of shaved ice desserts however these seemed means an excessive amount of for lil’ me, so I settled for a vanilla ice cream topped with black sugar which was an ideal solution to calm down within the humid climate.
Tiantaijiao Ice Store 天台角冰店 [Google maps]. Open 11am – 5pm. Extra on their fb web page.
Ocean Trying Ice (Haizhaobing) 海找冰
The climate on Xiaoliuqiu was so heat and tropical that I ended up taking a variety of ice cream breaks, and one in every of my favorite spots needed to be Haizhaobing. Positioned at Houshi proper after the Rat Rock, this artsy little dessert spot has nice views of the shallow rocky shoreline alongside the east coast.
Cooling down with a mermaid tail ice cream! Such a enjoyable dessert, however I actually loved having the ability to chill by the shoreline and the low tide view. This place apparently will get very crowded so there’s a minimal 100 NTD order per particular person and a time restrict of 90 minutes.
Ocean Trying Ice – 海找冰 Haizhaobin [Google maps] Closed on Tues. Open 11am – 5pm (10am Sat-Solar). Extra on their Instagram.
Liubing Hand Made Popsicles 琉冰手作冰棒
Xiaoliuqiu’s heat climate means there are many causes to bask in iced desserts, and Liubing’s handcrafted popsicles are maybe the prettiest that I’ve seen on the island.
This dessert store makes their very own popsicles with numerous fruit and color – these sticks are ridiculously instagrammable but in addition fairly tasty in addition.
Liubing Hand Made Popsicles 琉冰手作冰棒 [Google maps] Closed on Wed. Open 10am – 730pm (1130am on Tue, 930am on Solar, 9pm on Sat). Extra on their Fb web page.
The place to remain in Xiaoliuqiu
Straightforward Keep 尹居民宿
I picked a visitor home known as Straightforward Keep for his or her fairly priced rooms and central location close to the principle city space.
I had a room on the 2nd flooring and the room itself is kind of fundamental and whereas I didn’t actually have any view, it was ok to calm down in after lengthy days exterior. The one factor is that the air-conditioning was proper above the mattress so it might get a bit chilly however aside from that it was nice.
The employees at Straightforward Keep was very pleasant and accommodating. What was nice about speaking to Straightforward Keep by way of LINE as an alternative of via the reserving platform is that they created an entire package deal for me that included my ferry tickets in addition to scooter rental together with the room package deal so I didn’t have to fret about reserving all this stuff individually.
On reserving.com I might have paid 4,104 NTD for a double room for two nights. I ended up paying a package deal worth of 5,200 NTD which additionally included scooter rental (800 NTD) and my ferry tickets (400 NTD). Usually the Taiwanese means is to switch a deposit to verify your reserving, however as a result of I’m a foreigner and Taiwanese banks are an actual ache to switch cash to, they’re often alright to obtain fee in money/card while you arrive.
The scooter they supplied was effectively maintained, they usually additionally helped me to rearrange my scuba diving session fairly final minute too, total I used to be very glad with their service.
Straightforward Keep is an effective guesthouse if you would like a easy, no-frills place to relaxation after all of your exercise round Xiaoliuqiu. Not the fanciest if you would like luxurious or views, but it surely has a handy location (FamilyMart proper reverse and the Baishawei port a couple of minutes away by scooter, or strolling if you happen to actually wanted to) and good service.
Try Straightforward Keep on reserving.com [affiliate link]. You too can contact them immediately by way of LINE @449rmucn to make a reserving and different preparations.
Different lodging choices I thought of:
Have you ever been to Xiaoliuqiu? Let me know if there’s something cool that I missed out on so I can hopefully see it in future! Within the meantime try a number of the different Taiwan offshore islands that I’ve visited:
