The Chinese below was taken from "A New Appreciation of Fishing" 漁樂新視界. This book was published by 財團法人台灣養殖魚業發展基金會 in 2012 and the English parts were written/translated by me.
綠島漁樂線
Portside Fun on Green Island
綠島位於台灣東南方 , 距離台東市約三十三公里的太平洋上 , 全島面積約十五平方公里 , 地形屬於火山岩 , 所以也有人稱做 "火燒島" . 早期因為囚禁犯人而出名 , 是台灣相當具有歷史記憶的離島之一 . Green Island is located in southeast Taiwan. It's about 33 kilometers across the Pacific Ocean from Taitung City. The island's total area is around 15 kilometers square. The terrain consists of volcanic rock, and for this reason people also call it "the burning island." It was once famous as a place where people were imprisoned, and as far as the outlying islands go it has more history. (1)
這個迷你的綠色仙境地處於熱帶地區 , 全年溫暖潮濕 , 又是黑潮北流必經之處 , 因此全島四周的海洋生物相非常豐富 , 尤其是珊瑚和熱帶魚類等 , 將湛藍的大海點綴的五彩繽紛 , 這裡更是浮潛與潛水者熱愛的天堂 , 氣勢磅礡的海底自然景觀 , 絕對不會讓你失望 ! This mini green paradise is located in the tropics, so it's warm and very wet all year. The "black current" ["Kuroshiro current"] passes directly through the area, and for this reason the island is surrounded by an abundance of marine life, especially coral and tropical fish. With its azure sea and vibrant colors, this place is heaven for snorkelers and divers. Its wonderful underwater landscape will definitely not disappoint you! (2)
How to go?
搭飛機 : 台東飛往綠島的航空 , 每天均有航班 , 因氣候影響偶有變動 , 請事先詢問訂票 . Taking a plane: there are flights between Taitung [City] and Green Island almost every day. [These flights] are affected by changes in the weather, so you should reserve tickets in advance.
搭船 : 綠島的船班有好幾家可以選擇 , 來回船票約1000元 (台東富岡漁港往返綠島南寮漁港 , 需預約 ) . Taking a boat: there are many companies offering passage to Green Island. A round trip ticket from Fugang Fishing Port in Taitung to Nanliao Fishing Port on Green Island costs about 1000 NT. You need to reserve tickets first.
如欲查詢航空與船班資訊 , 可上 "綠島資訊服務網" 查詢喔 ! [Those] needing to check information on planes and boats can visit the "Green Island Information Service Network!" (3)
精彩樂活
A Beautiful Life
南寮漁港 Nanliao Fishing Port
位於南寮村西側的南寮漁港 , 是綠島海上交通運輸的中樞 , 海岸平緩 , 潮間帶長 , 加上漁港南側珊瑚資源豐富 , 水流穩定 , 因此許多可愛的熱帶魚也在此棲留 , 形成了觀察潮間生態與浮潛的好地方 ! Nanliao Fishing Port is to the west of Nanliao Village. It's the primary marine transportation hub on Green Island. The coastline [around it] is very flat, with a long intertidal zone and abundant coral resources to the south of the port. The stable currents make it a thriving habitat for cute tropical fish. It has become a good place to both observe the intertidal ecology and to snorkel!
綠島燈塔 The Green Island Lighthouse
綠島燈塔位在島上西北面鼻頭角東邊 , 岬上設有高33.3公尺的白色燈塔一座 , 就是著名的 "綠島燈塔" , 是一座具有歷史意義的建築 , 有塔頂可俯望全島 , 是島上最著名的觀光勝地 . 在燈塔的附近還有一處潟湖 , 自然生態景觀十分豐富 , 推薦大家一定要去走訪一番 . The Green Island Lighthouse is located at the northwest corner of the island, on the east side of a cape. The cape is equipped with a 33.3 meter-tall white lighthouse, this being the famous "Green Island Lighthouse" which is a very historic building. From the top one can enjoy panoramic views of the entire island, and it is the island's most famous tourist attraction. Near the lighthouse is a lagoon which is ecologically diverse. It is highly recommended that you visit.
綠島浮潛 Diving on Green Island
綠島是一個浮潛與潛水人的天堂 , 豐富的珊瑚礁生態與熱帶魚景象 , 讓綠島每年夏季都擁入大量的人潮 . 這裡有許多不錯的浮潛點 , 一般如果吹北風的話 , 就會選擇到西側的 "石朗" 或是西南側的 "大白沙" , 如果吹西南風的話 , 就會選擇北側的 "柴口" , 無論是何處 , 綠島的海底世界都值得您一訪再訪 ! Green Island is heaven for snorkelers and divers. Its abundant coral reef ecology and tropical fish draw in huge crowds every summer. There are many great snorkeling spots here. If the wind is blowing from the north, people will usually go to "Shrlang" on the west side [of the island], if the wind is blowing from the southwest [they'll go to] "Dabaisha" to the southeast or "Chaikou" to the north. No matter which area [you visit], Green Island's underwater world is worth visiting again and again! (4)
柚子湖 Grapefruit Lake
柚子湖位於海參坪北側 , 其實是個介於海岸山邊的灣澳 . 所謂的 "湖" 是閩南語 "澳" 音之訛變 , 只因柚子湖位於山凹之中 , 地勢開闊平坦 , 所以有了這樣一個名稱 . Grapefruit Lake is north of Haitsanping. [It's not actually a lake], but rather a bay nestled within the coastal mountains. The so-called "lake" comes from a mispronunciation of the Taiwanese word "Ao" [which means "bay"]. Grapefruit Lake is really a bay located in a mountain cleft. The land around this bay itself is very open and flat. This is how it got its name.
觀音洞 Guanyin Cave
觀音洞又稱 "岩洞穴" , 由隆起的珊瑚礁 , 因長年受地下伏流侵蝕形成類石灰岩地形 , 相傳觀音曾於此處顯靈 , 讓迷路漁民得到指引安全返航 , 事後追尋發現洞內有高約一公尺形狀像觀音的座像 , 因而在此供奉香火 . Guanyin Cave is also known as "[Coral] Rock Cave." It was formed through the action of currents upon a raised coral reef over a long period of time, the result being a geographical feature with the appearance of limestone. According to legend [the goddess] Guanyin once appeared here and guided fishermen to shore safely. Later on a one meter tall statue of the seated Guanyin was found inside the cave, and incense was burnt before it. (5)
海參坪 Haitsanping
環島公路從北側越過牛頭山繼續往東南行走 , 就可以來到這片美麗的海灣 , 這裡大多是以珊瑚群礁所構成 . 除了海上長城的觀景亭 , 海參坪也是眺望 "睡美人岩" 和 "哈巴狗岩" 的絕佳地點 ! 藍天碧海 , 唯美動人的景致 , 是您來綠島不能錯過的景點之一喔 ! The highway which encircles Green Island extends from Nioutou ["Cow's Head"] Mountain in the north to the southeast. It leads to this beautiful bay. [The terrain] here mostly consists of coral reefs. Aside from the viewing platform along the great wall [of rock] which spans the sea, Haistanping is also an excellent spot from which to view "Sleeping Beauty Rock" and "Haba Dog Rock!" With its blue sky and azure, sea the scenery here is very moving. When visiting Green Island it's not a spot to be missed! (6)
朝日溫泉 Zhaorh Hot Spring
位於綠島東南方帆船鼻附近 , 在潮間帶的嶙峋礁岩間有汩汩泉流形成潮池 , 加上附近海底有溫熱湧泉資源 , 更能夠第一時間捕捉旭日東昇的美景 , 因此成為了綠島著名的景點 "朝日溫泉" . 這裡的溫泉屬於硫磺泉 , 帶有海水的鹹味但洗後不黏澀 , 是玩家必玩的景點 ! [This place is] located near Sailboat Cape on Green Island. Here gurgling hot springs form pools in the intertidal zone within the jagged reefs. Aside from its undersea hot springs, this place is also the best spot to watch the sun come up, and for this reason it's earned the name "Zhaorh" ["Sunrise"] Hot Spring. The hot springs here are sulphureous, with the salty taste of seawater, but they don't leave your skin sticky or dry after washing. It's a must-see tourist attraction! (7)
綠系列美食 Green Island Delicacies
綠島知名特產之一的 "海草" , 被當地居民多方運用 , 製作成各種美味料理 ! 帶著淡綠色的 "海草花枝丸" , 細嚼慢嚥還可以聞到淡淡的海草香味 , 另外海草與紅蘿蔔和在麵粉裡乾煎 , 就成了風味獨特的 "海草煎餅" , 更有店家家加入巧思 , 將海草去腥後與砂糖熬煮 , 最後淋在冰品上 , 就成了綠島有名的 "海草冰" 囉 ! "Seaweed" is one of Green Island's famous specialties. It's used to create many delicious dishes by local people! The light green "seaweed squid balls" have a subtle seaweed aroma when chewed slowly. In addition, seaweed mixed with carrots and flour are fried in a pan, and the [result] is the unique "seaweed pancakes." Some restaurants have even invented their own twists [on local cuisine], simmering seaweed with sugar to remove its fishy smell, and pouring it over shaved ice. This is the famous Green Island shaved ice!
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"A New Appreciation of Fishing" 漁樂新視界
NOTE 1: This will be the last excerpt from this book. I've included all the entries from Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Taitung and Hualien here. Farther north than these I will not go. There were no entries for South Tainan.
NOTE 2: Of all the entries in this book this one is probably the worst written. I did what I could!
1. It's strange they don't mention the prison as a tourist site. It's one of the best known things on the island.
2. Sad Memory: taking a glass-bottomed boat around the port and looking down at a whole lot of bleached coral. At the same time our guide was busy introducing species of protected fish that "tasted good."
3. Their website is hot garbage, but yes, you should reserve plane and boat tickets in advance. Expect delays and/or cancellations due to weather.
4. But not, I should add, a heaven for swimmers. I found swimming on Orchid Island much easier.
5. Almost every place with a statue of the goddess has a story like this. "Fishermen lost at sea, the goddess guiding them back to shore, etc., etc., etc.
6. It's been years, but I remember this being the prettiest spot on Green Island. The rest of it wasn't that scenic - at least not on my trips there.
7. I agree with their conclusion. It was the one part of Green Island that I truly enjoyed.
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