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Orchid Island (Lanyu)
Taiwan
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5 Dive Sites
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Immerse yourself in the untouched marine beauty surrounding Orchid Island (Lanyu), a volcanic gem southeast of Taiwan. This island, rich in traditional Tao culture, offers world-class diving with encounters of large pelagic fish, stunning coral gardens, and the chance to swim with majestic green and hawksbill turtles.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
June, March, April, May, July, August, September, October
Jan
Possible whale shark sightings early in the year
Feb
Calm seas, good for exploring reefs
Mar
Increasing marine life activity
Apr
Start of turtle nesting season
More monthly highlights
May
Manta ray season begins
Jun
Peak manta ray season, good chance of seeing schooling fish
Jul
Continued manta ray sightings, potential for pelagic fish
Aug
Warmest waters, good for macro photography
Sep
Manta rays still present, visibility improving
Oct
End of manta ray season, good for exploring caves and wrecks
Nov
Humpback whale migration may begin
Dec
Calm seas, good for beginners
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Three Brothers
Three Brothers near Orchid Island is a dynamic dive site featuring three submerged pinnacles teeming...
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Drop Off
Experience the thrill of a wall dive at Drop Off on Orchid Island, where a dramatic reef plunges to...
40m
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Chai Kou
Chai Kou on Orchid Island offers a delightful shallow dive, perfect for photographers, with a charmi...
20m
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Blue Hole
Dive into the ethereal Blue Hole off Orchid Island, where a dramatic underwater cave entrance glows...
25m
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Shark Point
Venture to Shark Point on Orchid Island for a thrilling encounter with its namesake, white-tip reef...
30m
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