A concierge that already knows Green Island
NUM holds 156 places in and around Green Island. Text it what you want, in any language. It finds three real places that fit, open now, and books the one you pick.
Two of us on Green Island tonight. Somewhere for dinner near Nanliao Harbor?
Three places near Nanliao that fit. Want me to book one?
What is in the Green Island directory
Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted October 10, 2026.
Green Island at a glance
Green Island is a small volcanic island off Taitung, ringed by a coast road and coral reefs. People come to snorkel and dive, to soak in the seawater hot spring at Zhaori, and to visit the former political prison that is now the White Terror Memorial Park.
Known for
Zhaori Hot Spring 朝日溫泉
Seawater hot spring on the shore; the East Coast Scenic Area calls it one of only three saltwater hot springs in the world.
Green Island White Terror Memorial Park 白色恐怖綠島紀念園區
Former prison for political prisoners under martial law, opened as a memorial park in 2001.
Reef diving and snorkeling 潛水・浮潛
More than 10 shore dive sites; the Tourism Administration puts visibility at 40–50 m.
Niutou Mountain grassland 牛頭山大草原
Open headland grassland, a sunrise and photo stop on the ring road.
Seaweed shaved ice 海草冰
Shaved ice topped with seaweed jelly, a Green Island specialty.
Peanut tofu 花生豆腐
Soft peanut 'tofu' pudding, sold around the island.
Getting there
Ferries leave Taitung's Fugang Fishing Harbor for Nanliao Harbor (about 50 min to 1 h), with more sailings in summer. Daily Air flies 19-seat planes from Taitung Airport (about 15–20 min). From Taipei, first get to Taitung by train (about 4 h) or plane (about 1 h).
Getting around
Most visitors rent a scooter for the ring road, about an hour around. You need a licence valid for motorcycles (for foreign visitors, an International Driving Permit with a motorcycle endorsement). An island bus runs the coast road, and bicycles are the no-licence fallback.
When to go
The season runs roughly April to September. Typhoons (about July to October) cancel ferries. From October to March the northeast monsoon makes the crossing rough and unreliable, and many guesthouses and restaurants close or cut back.
Local tip
Don't plan a tight connection out of Taitung. When the sea turns rough, ferries are cancelled at short notice and the few flights fill fast.
Facts checked October 3, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.
Where NUM looks in Green Island
Districts NUM covers here.
- Ludao Township (Green Island) 綠島鄉
How NUM works in Green Island
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Text NUM what you want
A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.
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Get three real places
Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.
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It books the one you pick
The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.
Questions about NUM in Green Island
How many restaurants does NUM know in Green Island?
28 in and around Green Island, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.
Can NUM help me find a hotel in Green Island?
NUM knows 10 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.
Do ferries to Green Island run in winter?
Yes, but less often, and cancellations are frequent. From about October to March the northeast monsoon makes the crossing rough. Operators change schedules by season and weather, so check the day before.
What is the White Terror Memorial Park?
The site where political prisoners were held during Taiwan's martial-law era. It opened as a memorial park in 2001, and since 2018 the National Human Rights Museum has run it as the Green Island White Terror Memorial Park. The former Oasis Villa prison (1972–1987) is now an exhibition space.
What language can I message NUM in for Green Island?
Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.
Does it cost anything?
Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Pro are optional and only add room.
For businesses in Green Island
If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.
- Free to list, no account needed
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