[Xiaoliuqiu Dive Spot Recommendation] Complete analysis of depth coordinates! 13 must-go diving spots in Xiaoliuqiu

#Recommended dive sites that are friendly to newbies and convenient for diving

Shanfu Fishing Port has a large area of ​​reefs and natural sandy landforms. In addition to the ancient stingrays and flounder, there are also garden eels, which will emerge from the sandy bottom and look like they are inserted into the curved sand from a distance. Wires are very timid and will retract into the sand as soon as there is any disturbance. You have seen them when scuba diving, but don't get too excited to avoid scaring them away. If you swim further out, you can even see octopus, snapper, or Schools of other fish species.

Swim out to a depth of 6 meters and there is a floating ball rope. On the right side of the rope is a large sandy area extending outward at a depth of 8 meters. On the left side of the rope is the reef terrain. Keep swimming to the left at 12 meters and you will see a long strip. There are many sea slugs on the coral reef, and if you are lucky, you may encounter a school of barracuda!

Sanfu Turtle Island is also nearby. Turtle Island is not an island in the sea, but a large reef at a depth of 12 meters. It is the habitat of many sea turtles. You can often see multiple sea turtles on the top of the reef~

Overall, the water at Shanfu Fishing Port dive site is clear and shallow, so it is relatively easy to get into the water.dive into the snowThe diving instructor has evaluated it as a "beginner diving site", which is very suitable for friends who are snorkeling and scuba diving for the first time!

#不forgettableThe world’s most dense clownfish is coming

Clown Island is located on the left side of Shanfu Fishing Port. It is composed of multiple coral reefs. The reefs are covered with sea anemones and symbiotic clownfish. You will know how spectacular it is when you experience it yourself. Because it is not deep, sunlight can easily shine into the seabed. If the visibility of the seawater is high, you can clearly see the colorful appearance of the clownfish!

throughdive into the snowThe diving instructor comprehensively assessed it as an "intermediate diving site". It should be noted that Clown Island is relatively far from the shore. It is recommended to evaluate your own air consumption before going to experience it!

#小六秋SHallowest Shipwreck Even Beginners Can Participate

Shanfu Broken Shipwreck is located on the right side of Shanfu Fishing Port. It is the shallowest shipwreck dive site in Xiaoliuqiu. It is divided into two parts: the bow and the hull. The maximum depth is 18 meters. It is excellent for divers with less experience. For ship viewing dive sites, you only need to swim a little further from the shore to enjoy the charm of the shipwreck.

throughdive into the snowThe diving instructor has evaluated it as a "junior diving site", which is very suitable for beginners to experience the charm of underwater shipwrecks. However, the current launching site requires swimming through channels or ecological corridors full of sea urchins, so be careful when going there!

#Wreck dive site where you can drill into the cabin

The Venice shipwreck is not a shipwreck from Venice, but an artificial reef put in by the government. Don’t get me wrong! Because the shipwreck is located in Clampan Bay, also known as Venice Beach, it is called the Venice Shipwreck.

Different from the sunken ship, most of these dive sites are full depth and the hull is intact. The bow deck is about 27 meters deep, the hull to the bottom is about 30 meters deep, and the maximum depth at the bottom is 34-38 meters. , there is also a small cabin where you can get into and take pictures!

But don’t get too high. This little Liuqiu diving spot is often very dangerous due to its deep water and high currents.dive into the snowThe diving instructor has evaluated it as an "advanced diving site". It is recommended that friends with some scuba diving experience go there to experience it. You can't just go there if you want to!

#Super friendly for newbies, very easy dive site

Dafuxi is located on the west side of Dafu Fishing Port in the south of Xiaoliuqiu. It is an abandoned small fishing port. As long as it is not blowing from the south or there is a typhoon, there are basically no waves or currents in the harbor, and it is relatively easy and safe to enter the water. There are 15 resident sea turtles in the sea. , there are also cranes and turtles on the water from time to time.

The terrain in the sea is a gently sloping sandy land of 3-5 meters. If you go over the big rocks, you will see another sandy land with a depth of about 8 meters. If you go further out, you will see several large rocks with a depth of 15 meters. To the left and right, there are sea dragons, lionfish and other creatures hidden in the crevices of the rocks. Although you cannot get too close, it is always a joy to find cute creatures while diving!

Based on the above conditions,dive into the snowThe diving instructor has evaluated this dive site as a "junior diving site". It is suitable for scuba diving, self-diving, and snorkeling. Therefore, many diving license review, training, and teaching will also be conducted here. but TWOSEVENTHS Remind everyone that this sea area is also a popular SUP and canoe area on the island. Please pay special attention when getting out of the water!

#A novice-friendly dive site where you can hide from Beilang

The Thick Rock Reef Group is located in the south of Ryukyu Island. If you want to avoid the northern waves when diving in Xiaoliuqiu in the winter, you can come to this dive site. The underwater landscape is thick reefs like mountains, and there are many large-scale reefs around it. The clumps of microporous corals and the terrain are very spectacular, and you can occasionally encounter snowflake duck-billed rays.

The depth of this Xiaoliuqiu diving spot is about 10 meters, it is easy to get on and off the shore, and the water is safe.dive into the snowThe diving instructor evaluates this place as a "beginner diving site". Although there are occasional currents, it is generally very suitable for scuba, self-diving, and snorkeling friends to experience!

# Squirtle and the soft coral carpet are the dive spots where you can’t stop taking photos

Friends who come to Xiaoliuqiu must be familiar with the lobster cave, but TWOSEVENTHS Let me tell you, the underwater landscape in this area of ​​water is more exciting than on land. It has an endless carpet of soft corals, which is very spectacular. When you go into the water, you will also see turtles resting on the corals and clams as big as volleyballs. Of course. There are also sea anemones, starfish, and various tropical fish nearby.

This Xiaoliuqiu diving spot has high light penetration and good underwater visibility, making it very suitable for diving photography. Xiaoliuqiu’s star creature, Squirtle, is found here! It is very friendly, and it always comes out to take photos with others. There are rainbow flags and national flags next to it. Divers who like to take pictures underwater must not miss it!

The water depth on the right side of the lobster hole is 10-15 meters.dive into the snowThe diving instructor evaluated it as a "beginner diving site", but the depth in this area changes greatly and currents often arise. If you are a beginner, you should pay extra attention to the changes in buoyancy.

#Experience the best dive sites for diving and rafting

The Lobster Cave water pipe refers to the water pipe connected to Xiaoliuqiu from Pingtung Mudan Reservoir. It supplies all the fresh water on the island! During the dive, you can see a lot of soft corals, sea whips, nudibranchs, octopuses, mantis shrimps, and lion fish. You can also often see turtles sleeping on soft corals as pillows. The picture is very cute!

This dive site is suitable for deep diving. You can release the water from the lobster hole and flow smoothly to the dive site of the lobster hole water pipe. When releasing the water, be careful not to swim too shallow to avoid being hit by fishing boats.

throughdive into the snowThe diving instructor has evaluated it as a "junior diving site" and is suitable for beginners to experience scuba diving. However, you may encounter strong currents occasionally, so be careful not to exceed the water pipe to avoid missing the landing point.

#中文 shuttling through the steel reef and taking beautiful photos

The deep dive site of the Iron Reef Ghost Temple is called the Ghost Temple because the visibility is relatively poor, the appearance is dark and temple-like, and it always appears suddenly in front of divers. It is not really a temple on the seabed, so don’t worry! The Steel Reef is an artificial reef released by the Fisheries Committee. It looks like a traditional house and there are four of them in total. It is very beautiful to take photos while walking around inside.

This Xiaoliuqiu diving spot is far away from the shore. It takes about 15-20 minutes to dive outside the lobster hole. The bottom depth is about 32 meters, and it is easy to encounter medium and strong currents, so you need to pay more attention.

Due to its deep depth, poor visibility, and easy currents, the Sinister Temple dive site requires special attention to the water point. You also need to pay attention to the decompression time and air consumption.dive into the snowThe diving instructor evaluated it as an "intermediate diving site". It is recommended that after you have certain experience, you should ask a diving guide who is familiar with the terrain to lead the way. If you jump into the water rashly, you may not be able to find this diving site!

#There are many turtles and there is a chance to see a school of barracudas

Vase Rock is one of the famous scenic spots in Xiaoliuqiu. It is a coral reef rock shaped like a vase that was uplifted due to the movement of the earth's crust. The terrain of this area is simple, and many turtles can be seen in the shallows. Therefore, it is also a snorkeling resort on the island, where the whole family can experience water activities together.

If you are scuba diving, you will enter the water from the left platform of Vase Rock, then snorkel to the deep water area, and then keep going 8-12 meters to the right, and you will see endless sandy land and submarine reefs.

The sea turtles at this Xiaoliuqiu diving site are large and numerous. The seabed reefs are covered with finger-shaped soft corals and golden-flowered perch. Occasionally, there are Gu's stingrays and flounder hiding in the sand. There is also a chance of encountering schools of barracudas. There are hundreds of fish, the picture is very spectacular!

throughdive into the snowAccording to the evaluation of the diving instructor, although the shore is suitable for snorkeling, the Vase Rock dive site will be an "intermediate dive site" after entering the water. If there are strong currents during high tides and high and low tides, special attention should be paid when entering the water. Friends who want to try "drift diving" can find an experienced diving guide to arrange for them to enter the water from Beauty Cave and drift to the Vase Rock ashore.

#The most diving spots where sea turtles can do drift diving

Beauty Cave is the Xiaoliuqiu diving spot with the largest number of sea turtles. Stingrays, sea fans, and nudibranchs are often encountered. Because the waters are relatively safe, many snorkeling experiences are conducted in this area. If it is a deep dive, pay attention to the trench terrain when entering the water. When the water is clear, the visibility can reach more than 20 meters.

There is a circle on the left side of Meiren Cave. There are box nets for early breeding of sea bream. There is sand under the box nets, but it takes about 10 minutes to get here from the shore of Meiren Cave. You may also encounter strong currents, so everyone should just do you best!

Another way to play in the Beauty Cave is to "drift dive". You can go into the water from the Beauty Cave, go to the Vase Rock and then go ashore. You can easily observe the rich underwater ecology of Xiaoliuqiu. You can count how many turtles you saw on this trip!

This dive sitedive into the snowThe diving instructor has evaluated it as an "intermediate diving site" and you need to have certain diving experience before going there. In addition, if it is too inconvenient to park a truck for shore diving and you have to carry your equipment up the stairs, it is recommended to dive by boat.

#Advanced diving spots where it is easy to encounter rare creatures

The Abandoned Baby Cave dive site is located next to the cliff 500 meters southwest of the Beauty Cave. The name comes from the fact that in ancient times, sons were favored over daughters. If the head of the family had two daughters, the second daughter would be abandoned here. The story is sad, but now This situation no longer exists, everyone can go there with confidence!

This Xiaoliuqiu diving site must be dived by boat. There is a natural coral reef fault under the sea. You can also see pink fluorescent sea anemones, porcelain crabs, white sea anemones, lion fish, nudibranchs, sea turtles, eels, etc. On the outside of the fault, you may even have a chance to see EAGLE RAY and thresher sharks!

throughdive into the snowThe diving instructor has evaluated it as an "advanced diving site". There are frequent currents in this diving site, and the outer slope changes greatly, so you need to pay attention. It is recommended that friends with certain diving experience go there.

#Taiwan’s largest artificial warship reef

The Zhenhai Ship dive site is the largest man-made warship launched in Taiwan. The average depth is about 25 meters and the maximum depth is about 34 meters. The hull is broken into three parts and there are cabins that can be drilled. It is worth exploring slowly with 2-3 dives.

The currents at this dive site are very strong and chaotic, and the difficulty is high. It is only suitable for experienced divers.dive into the snowThe diving instructor evaluated it as an "advanced diving site". It is not easy to see the sunken ship on the seabed!