Xiaoliuqiu: Located just an hour from Kaohsiung, it is Taiwan's only coral island. Famous for its diving to see sea turtles, and for its intertidal zone observation of starfish, sea hares, anemones, shrimp, sea grapes, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and hermit crabs, the island is small and surrounded by the sea. Not only is the seafood plentiful, but there are also many authentic local shops, perfect for food lovers. 01 | The Ultimate Fish: "Sea Snail" Sashimi Platter. Liuqiu Fan is a specialty sushi shop on the island, where the owner, Aji, is skilled at turning local seafood into Japanese cuisine. Xiaoliuqiu is located in the Kuroshio Current, a tributary of the North Equator, and is rich in fish. The tuna from this area is world-renowned; 1.5-meter-long bluefin tuna can reach 20 kilograms, large and plump. August and September are the peak season for mahi-mahi, and the United States, Japan, and other places often import mahi-mahi from Xiaoliuqiu and Donggang to make fish fillets. The ingredients used by the Ryukyu aborigines come from the catch of their own fishing boats. Aji also goes to the market every morning at 6 a.m. to select other ingredients to ensure freshness. Aji...
Xiaoliuqiu: Located only about an hour's drive from Kaohsiung, it is Taiwan's only coral island. Most famous...Diving to see sea turtlesBesides the intertidal zone where you can see starfish, sea hares, anemones, shrimp, sea grapes, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and hermit crabs, the island is small and surrounded by the sea. Not only is the seafood delicious, but there are also many local specialty shops, just for you who love to eat.