Kaiyuan Port (Orchid Island)
Ferry port for Orchid Island (Lanyu), Taiwan
Orchid Island’s ferry harbour at Kaiyuan, near Yayu village, with boats to Taitung, Houbihu (Kenting) and Green Island.
Ferries from Kaiyuan Port (Orchid Island)
3 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green IslandSeasonal | 1h 30m | Longhong Shipping | Foot only |
| Kenting (Houbihu) | 2h – 2h 30m | Dafa Shipping, Longhong Shipping | Foot only |
| Taitung (Fugang) | 2h – 2h 30m | Longhong Shipping, Farnlin Shipping (Kai Shiuan), Dafa Shipping | Foot only |
Sailing patterns from Kaiyuan Port (Orchid Island)
- Taitung (Fugang) → Orchid Island (Kaiyuan)
Fugang departures at 07:00 and/or 12:30; Kaiyuan departures at 09:30 and/or 15:00
Days with sailings vary; check the schedule for your date
Source: Taiwan Maritime and Port Bureau (MOTC) published regular passenger-ship schedule, checked 2026-09-29
- Kenting (Houbihu) → Orchid Island (Kaiyuan)
Houbihu departures at 07:00 and/or 12:20; Kaiyuan departures at 09:30 and/or 14:45
Source: Taiwan Maritime and Port Bureau (MOTC) published regular passenger-ship schedule, checked 2026-09-29
- Green Island → Orchid Island
Green Island 08:00 → Orchid Island 09:30 on scheduled days (e.g. 30 September and 1 October 2026)
Weather- and season-dependent; the Maritime and Port Bureau lists sailings two weeks ahead
Source: Taiwan Maritime and Port Bureau (MOTC) published regular passenger-ship schedule, checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Kaiyuan Port (Orchid Island)
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Arrivals from Green Island (Nanliao) after about 1h 30m
Sources: motcmpb.gov.tw · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Kaiyuan Port (Orchid Island)
Taitung (Fugang) → Orchid Island (Kaiyuan)
Crossing: 2h – 2h 30m · Longhong Shipping, Farnlin Shipping (Kai Shiuan), Dafa Shipping
Kenting (Houbihu) → Orchid Island (Kaiyuan)
Crossing: 2h – 2h 30m · Dafa Shipping, Longhong Shipping
Green Island → Orchid Island
Crossing: 1h 30m · Longhong Shipping
Port Logistics & Accommodation
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