Guide to XIAOLIUQIU! (25 things to do on Taiwan's Lambai Island)

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Published 2023-09-20
While in Taiwan, we explored Xiaoliuqiu Island (AKA, Lambai Island) and set out to find the best snorkel spots and things to do on this popular day trip from Kaohsiung City!

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Planning your own trip to Xiaoliuqiu? Add these to your itinerary!
1. Rent a scooter, which is a very popular way to see the island or plan a long hike! :D
2. Purchase some cute sea turtle souvenirs
3. Visit and snorkel Vase Rock
4. Walk the Vase Rock trail
5. Hike the Beauty cave area
6. Stop at Beauty Beach
7. Explore the Shanfu Ecological Walk, which at the time this was filmed was under construction
8. Stop by the Shanfu Lookout for a great photo spot
9. Admire some of Lambai's best nature at the Wild Boar Trench
10. Relax and catch some sun at Venice Beach
11. See an amazing Hibiscus flower grove on the trail near Venice Beach
12. Learn some of Xiaoliuqiu's dark history at the Black Devil Cave
13. Poke around Liuqui town
14. Try Taiwan's legendary shave ice at the Snow Ice Shop
15. See Taiwan's famous rock formations - Guanyin Rock
16. Snap a quick photo at Rat Rock
17. Get a great view over the island at the Ancient Banyan Tree!
18. Stop by the nearly 100 year old White Lighthouse!
19. Go to Secret Beach
20. Watch the sunrise at the Sunrise Pavilion!
21. Climb down to see the Lobster Cave!
22. Find the actually secret beach we stumbled on to - once you have found some cool old military installations on the beach, you're there!
23. Explore the beautiful neighborhoods for some local surprises - we found that amazing cultural show, fireworks, an amazing old cemetery on the coast (not filmed), a cool old junkyard (not filmed), and more!
24. Visit one of the cookie shops to try the twisted cookies that originate on Xiaoliuqiu Island!
25. Have a beach day at Zhongao Beach, located just outside of town! It's a great sandy beach known for its great snorkeling!

Extra tips for your trip!
-BRING CASH if you are a foreigner to Taiwan! They do not accept foreign cards on the island!
-Public ferries arrive at the Dafu Ferry Port, which is further from most scooter rentals and accommodations. The private ferries arrive at the Baisha Tourist Harbor. Plan accordingly!
-Pack plenty of sunscreen, hats, and rash guards!
-Bring bug spray!
-The west side of the island is very walkable, the east... not so much!


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CHAPTERS

0:00 Getting there (& Bring cash!)
2:16 Vase Rock
5:42 Beauty Cave & Beauty Beach
10:49 Shanfu Ecological Walk & Area
14:00 Wild Boar Trench
16:54 Venice Beach & Hiking
19:14 Black Devil Cave
23:17 Liuqui town & Taiwanese Shave Ice
26:06 Guanyin Rock & Rat Rock
28:25 Ancient Banyan Tree & White Lighthouse
30:26 Secret Beach
32:41 Sunrise Pavilion (And Sunset, mentioned)
33:41 Lobster Cave & another secret spot!
35:29 Chinese Opera
36:47 Twisted Rolls & Zhongao Beach
39:02 Thanks for watching! Subscribe for m

All Comments (21)
  • @giannishen
    Two weeks ago, a Belgian internet celebrity asked me about the details of how to trip in Taiwan, I directly shared your video with him! I will do this when someone asks me relevant questions in the future. I think the Taiwan Tourism Bureau can ask you to be Taiwan’s tourism ambassador! I have successfully crossed that very narrow cave before. I think most Taiwanese people at that time could successfully cross without bringing anything with them. However, considering Alan’s height and carrying a backpack, I really don’t recommend that you go in to challenge! I also think that rock looks like a frog, support Alan! Brandi is very considerate in reminding everyone to be careful when taking photos on the road! Super great video, love you both, thank you very much for sharing! 👍🥰🙏 P.S. 1. That performance is 歌仔戲/ Taiwanese opera. Taiwanese opera (kua-á-hì) is a traditional folk opera that originated in Yilan, Taiwan in the early 20th century. It is also a representative performing art. Taiwanese opera is performed in the Taiwanese language, and its contents are mostly familiar stories of loyalty, filial piety, and justice. It was an important entertainment activity in Taiwan's early agricultural society. It was loved by Taiwanese people and became Taiwan's main folk opera. 2. That snack is 麻花捲/ Twist roll/Hemp Flower, Twist roll (Máhuā juǎn) is a traditional snack in Xiao Liuqiu. It is made by mixing flour, sugar and salt, and kneading into a shape of twist roll. After deep frying, it is coated with powdered sugar. It is very popular with tourists.  Xiao Liuqiu is outlying island. In the early days, the supplies were not abundant. Most of the local residents made a living by fishing. Hemp Flowers are made for the relatives who went sea fishing as snacks. It is convenient to carry and store at sea.
  • @autism1111
    35:48 Taiwanese opera (Chinese: 歌仔戲; pinyin: gēzǎixì; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: koa-á-hì; lit. 'Song Drama') commonly known as Ke-Tse opera or Hokkien opera, is a form of traditional drama originating in Taiwan.Taiwanese opera uses a stylised combination of both the literary and colloquial registers of Taiwanese Hokkien. Its earliest form adopted elements of folk songs from Zhangzhou, Fujian, China. The plots are traditionally drawn from folk tales of the southern Fujian region, though in recent years stories are increasingly set in Taiwan itself. Taiwanese opera was later exported to other Hokkien-speaking areas, such as Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Fujian, China.
  • @Lion-hx8cc
    這絕對是我最喜歡台灣的景點之一 我去過那個小島4次 對的,那個小島很小,騎摩托車幾個小時就環繞一圈 但你永遠無法拒絕便宜的消費,白潔的沙灘,海龜與海膽遍地的美麗地方 如果你把沙子捧在手上 你會發現星星形狀的沙子 這是一個平凡的地方 但會讓你一來再來 我在第三次的時候 參加浮潛的活動 在海裡我與海龜一起游泳 身高182的我,看到體型跟我差不多的海龜😂😂😂 還有海底有籃球大的海膽
  • @k_c_chen
    May have been mentioned, but I think the yellow jelly in the shaved ice dessert was Aiyu. Which is a jelly made from a native fig fruit to Taiwan. Not much taste, but adds a fun texture to desserts or drinks. Good videos, always fun to watch what visitors like about Taiwan.
  • @gacktson1102
    If you want to watch the sunrise, sunset and starry sky in the same place, I think Orchid Island in Taiwan is a good choice.
  • @DiguaJo
    That Taiwan Opera usually is performed to show the appreciations to the Gods in the templates. People give thanks for getting blessed all way through! And yes, you are correct that plots are usually about the miracles about those Gods. Nice video again!
  • @nori-og6hm
    台湾は本当に見所がありますね😊
  • @HardQoo
    期待已久 Finally waiting for you 😊 在台灣每年7-9月是百香果的產季 ,那時可以吃到便宜又新鮮的百香果。製作成酸酸甜甜香味四溢的冰製品是夏季最棒的消暑聖品。
  • @MrMoccachinoo
    What a nice video and what a nice island. We have unfortunately only 5 days in the south of Taiwan and we thought spending it on this island. However you're video showed that its not quite ideal for having a beach vacation so we decided to go further south to Kenting. I we come again to Taiwan and have more time we surly explore that exciting jungle+beach contrast. Thanks for sharing!
  • @user-jerrychang
    很可惜,你們去的時間點天氣不好,不然應該更美,海水更藍! 34:25那是龍蝦灣旁的一間民宿,台灣傳統三合院,去年我去住過兩次!早上很容易在那個秘密海灘看到海龜! 如果你們還在台灣旅遊,可以去台灣東邊的綠島,蘭嶼,那裡是國際級自由潛水跟水肺潛水聖地!超級美!如果有機會的話一定要去!
  • @t500826
    I like to go to free diving in Liuqiu. That’s a lot stunning view under the ocean, sea turtles, boat wreckage, or just enjoy the moment.
  • @m40588
    小琉球島上有環島公車可以坐 不需要步行😊 小琉球景點只要買一張票 就可以進去三個景點 不需要重複買票的。
  • @AD-mb6kx
    台南你需要去的幾個景點 (1)白天的鍋牛巷 (2)晚上的神農街 (3)花園夜市 (4)赤崁樓 (5)安平老街 (6)孔廟旁邊的老街 (7)還有各式各樣的廟宇和古蹟 (8)嘗試台南的美食
  • @WhereDoWeTravelNow
    You know you've got a big channel when people start commenting "first" as soon as you post a video 😅 Looking forward to watching this! Cheers! ❤
  • @vs123
    Thanks guide for us to see beautiful places
  • @qwe3080716qwe
    Welcome to Pingtung County. Xiaoliuqiu is no longer the urban area of ​​Kaohsiung. Usually the transportation in rural areas is not very good. Take "Taiwan Haoxing Bus 9127D" to and from the high-speed rail Zuoying Station and the pier.
  • @riffandrunner
    Alan looking sharp in the short do. Love ur voices and the comprehensive details in the description btw❤