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Tatara boats silhouetted at sunset on Lanyu (Orchid Island), Taiwan

Lanyu’s Attractions

August 10, 2017April 9, 2024 Willy Chen

Do you have time for hiking, cycling or a boat trip? Or do you prefer the easy and fast way of doing a tour by scooter around the island (36 km)? Just have a look and enjoy some photos of … Continue reading Lanyu’s Attractions

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Volcanic rock formation on Lanyu (Orchid Island), Taiwan

Geology of Lanyu (Orchid Island)

October 22, 2016August 13, 2025 Eliane Suter

Traces of Volcanic Activity Since 3.5 million years up to about 20,000 years ago Lanyu has been transformed several times by volcanic eruptions. . Most of Lanyu is covered by thick piles of dark-colored vesicular volcanic rocks (geol. “cenozoic andesites”) … Continue reading Geology of Lanyu (Orchid Island)


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