龜山島 (Gueishan Island、Steep Island)

龜山島 (Gueishan Island) is shaped like a turtle which it is named a "Turtle Mountain Island".It is located in the north east of Taiwan.  The island is the top of an andesite stratovolcano which rises from the seafloor. It is the only active volcano in Taiwan. The local population, consisting mainly of fishermen, was relocated in 1977 due to the hardships associated with living on the island. Between 1977 and 2000 the island became the site of a military base, and currently it is managed as a tourist destination and natural conservation area. Before going to the island you could join a dolphin crew which will take you to a dolphin seeing adventure!