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Orchid Island is an outlying island off Taitung County, Taiwan Province of China, located in the Pacific Ocean, about 90 kilometers from Taitung, and is the birthplace of the Dawu (Yami) ethnic group. The island is mountainous, with dense tropical vegetation, surrounded by coral reefs and clear waters, and is known as the "Jewel of the Pacific". The Dawu ethnic group is centered on maritime culture and retains unique customs such as the traditional flying fish festival and boat building skills. Orchid Island has a warm climate, with an average temperature of about 23 degrees Celsius throughout the year. In summer, the island is suitable for diving and viewing coral and tropical fish, while in winter, it is a stargazing destination, where the starry night sky shines brightly due to the low level of light pollution. Transportation on the island is mainly by locomotive and on foot, preserving a simple and unsophisticated indigenous style, making it a great place to experience nature and aboriginal culture.
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