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The Ultimate Travel Itinerary: Green Island (Ludao) in 2 days
Though the island nation of Taiwan has plenty of treats to offer within its borders, there are a few hidden gems scattered along its coastlines. A Taiwanese summer itinerary would be amiss without one name – Ludao. Located just 33 km east of Taitung city, the island and its 3000 inhabitants, which include a small contingent of indigenous tribes, play host to regular contingents of mainlanders. Born from the volcanic flames that brew beneath it, the island boasts dramatic shores, unique hot springs, and some of the most vibrant oceans anywhere on Earth! As small as Ludao may be, there is still plenty to pack into your travel itinerary. As such,…
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The 15 Best Highlights to See on Green Island (Ludao)
Though there are plenty of spectacular islands, rolling mountain ranges and pristine oceans to see in Taiwan, for locals, there’s only one place to spend a summer vacation, Green Island! Known by locals as Ludao, the island was born from the flames of the earth beneath it, leaving behind a rugged volcanic coastline topped by windswept hilltops and open meadows. Located 33 km east of Taitung city, the island of a sparse 3000 inhabitants and a small contingent of indigenous tribes ticks all the tropical paradise boxes. Dramatic shores, unique hot springs, and some of the most vibrant oceans anywhere on earth are just a few of the reasons that…
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Ludao: Prisons and Paradise
Many countries around the world have their tropical paradise islands. America has Hawaii, Spain has Mallorca and Japan has Okinawa. For Taiwan, it’s Ludao. After spending the last 3 days on the island of Lanyu, a place which holds true to its traditional aboriginal ways, it was time to travel to the island which it could have turned into. For better or for worse, Ludao accepted the change and influence of mainland Taiwan. Therefore, the island is more of a tourist-ran industry, with only 1/3 of the inhabitants being local aboriginal tribes. It was time to find out if its had a negative effect. Hunting Down Nature Just like…
