You can reach by plane or boat. Plane: 50min from Taipei to Taitung for only US$45, or by train 3.5hr.
Then another flight from Taitung to the island, or by boat (2min20min).
Take the plane by all means.
Went with "Lanyu international diving", has a big resort nearby the harbor. Coach is very decent and experienced.
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