Recapture the past on Orchid Island of Taiwan
Set off the southeast coast of Taiwan, Orchid Island, also known as Lanyu, is a 45 km wide volcanic island with a tropical climate, inhabited by the aboriginal Tao people, or Yami as they are familiarly known. The scenery is impressive with jagged, black, volcanic rocks edging the coastline in dramatic formations, while lush rain forests cover the higher mountainous regions inland, which is where the butterfly orchid that gives the island its name, may be found.
Distinctive Features
The Yami, add a distinctive quality to the island, remaining traditional in their customs despite certain intrusions of modern-day life such as television, cigarettes and beer, not to mention the ubiquitous motorcycle, to their island.
Their way of life is said to reflect their Philippine and Pacif...
