--- access: members-only note: full mystery-shopper review requires membership --- # Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP Review Coaches excel at photos and tours, taking stand-up paddleboarding to new heights BY**Twosevenths**·2022.12·UPDATED 2026.06 Little Liuqiu is perfect for water activities year-round, so there are countless SUP venues. But which one is truly the best? This time, a Twosevenths mystery shopper went to Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP to experience their SUP course and get an in-depth look at this venue, founded by a true Little Liuqiu local. We'll explore their pricing and reviews. While you're out on the water enjoying the scenery and capturing beautiful photos, you might even spot a sea turtle swimming by! Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP Review｜Coaches excel at photos and tours, taking stand-up paddleboarding to new heights Contents Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP Review Directory Venue Reviewed Venue[海享划島 SUP](https://www.twosevenths.com/en/outdoors/watersport-liuqiu-onthesea/#%E6%B5%B7%E4%BA%AB%E5%88%92%E5%B3%B6-sup)Experience SUP Date Visited 16/09/2022 Reviewer Calista, a water sports enthusiast 1. [01 About Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP](https://www.twosevenths.com/en/outdoors/watersport-liuqiu-onthesea/#iv-section-0) 2. [02 Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP Experience Review](https://www.twosevenths.com/en/outdoors/watersport-liuqiu-onthesea/#iv-section-1) Contents 0% 1. 01 About Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP 2. 02 Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP Experience Review 01 ## About Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP About Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP Calista visited Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP in Xiaoliuqiu, and at first, the venue's name made her chuckle. She initially thought it was a playful pun on "still want to slip and fall" (還想滑倒), imagining that falling into the water while paddleboarding could indeed be an addictive thrill. However, the owner later explained that the name's true meaning is a wish for all guests experiencing Xiaoliuqiu SUP to "enjoy their time on this island while paddling on the sea," taking in the beautiful coastal scenery and basking in Xiaoliuqiu's warm sunshine. As a local, the owner's deep love for his hometown is truly evident! ### ✦Venue Environment Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP is located near the Liuqiu Health Center, and a SUP board hanging high next to the venue's sign is quite eye-catching. On the day we visited, our group of thirteen arrived on nearly ten scooters, and there was still plenty of parking space — the area is quite expansive. The venue provides shower facilities, so even if you happen to slip on the water as the name suggests, you'll have a place to rinse off and change afterward. Additionally, Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP offers lockers for guests to store their belongings temporarily. ### ✦Use a SUP board suitable for beginners The SUP boards used for this [Liuqiu stand-up paddleboarding](https://www.twosevenths.com/en/outdoors/watersport-liuqiu-sup/) experience are from Starboard. When asked why he specifically chose this brand, the owner explained that Starboard boards offer superior stability, making them easier for beginners to master and stand up on quickly. He also noted that the brand's ethos aligns with Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP's commitment to environmental protection: for every board sold, Starboard plants a tree in Thailand, embodying the principle of "using from nature, giving back to nature." The owner believes that if you're going to buy boards anyway, it's best to choose an environmentally friendly venue—a sentiment that deeply resonated with Calista! Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP offers two types of SUP boards: inflatable and hard. Both are available for guests, but the hard boards are generally preferred due to their superior stability, solid construction, and weight. Inflatable boards offer good buoyancy but are less stable, making them slightly more challenging to stand on, so they are better suited for experienced paddlers. Sign up free Log in to read the full content Recommended Google Facebook LINE 02 ## Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP Experience Review Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP Experience Review Calista had tried other SUP activities before, and in terms of meticulousness, Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP truly deserves high marks! For most SUP beginners, hearing "forward stroke" and "reverse stroke" makes it hard to react instantly or judge direction right away. But the Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP coach clearly explained the paddle's principles and directional control during the lesson, complete with clear markings. This gave Calista a solid understanding of where the board would go, making it much faster to get the hang of it once out on the water. ### ✦Pre-SUP Instruction Understanding SUP equipment is a crucial part of the lesson. The instructor starts by introducing the board: you need to stand with your feet parallel and centered for balance; if your feet are together or off-center, you risk falling in. Next, they cover the paddle, the most important part of stand-up paddling. First, adjust the length to your height. The paddle also has a front and back, but thankfully, Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP's paddles are clearly marked, so you won't forget in the heat of the moment. Finally, the instructor explains paddling directions, divided into forward and reverse strokes. Different strokes allow you to move forward, backward, or turn in circles. It's essential to remember these, or you'll be lost at sea when trying to get that perfect photo. ### ✦Safe and fun with a coach's guidance After learning how to control the SUP board, we put on life vests and followed the instructor on scooters to the beach, where other instructors were already waiting for us. Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP prioritizes guest safety by assigning a sufficient number of instructors based on the group size, ensuring everyone can enjoy the water and take photos with peace of mind. Since everyone paddles at a different pace, slower paddlers don't need to worry about falling behind — the coaches will always follow along at the back. If you have a poor sense of direction and tend to paddle off course, don't panic; the coaches will be there to help you steer. We affectionately nicknamed one of the coaches "the Love-and-Guidance Coach." Despite our chaotic paddling and our tendency to drift off when we were supposed to be circling for drone photos, he remained incredibly patient and encouraging, never letting us give up, even when we had him laughing and exasperated. Calista found the Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP coaches incredibly passionate, leading fun games and activities out on the water. What she appreciated most was the venue's commitment to marine conservation and sustainability. Not only do they source their boards from eco-friendly suppliers, but they also provide ocean-friendly sunscreen in-house, a thoughtful touch to ensure guests don't inadvertently use products harmful to the ocean. ### ✦Capture stunning photos with a DSLR While Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP's pricing for [Xiaoliuqiu SUP](https://www.twosevenths.com/en/outdoors/watersport-liuqiu-sup/) isn't the absolute lowest, Calista believes the cost fully reflects the quality of service. Beyond the new and well-maintained boards and equipment, Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP has recently upgraded to using DSLR cameras on the water, aiming to capture even better photos for their guests. Our coach that day was incredibly enthusiastic, taking individual photos for everyone. Even if you're camera-shy or unsure how to pose, it's no problem—the coach captures you naturally with candid shots. The instructions were super clear: forward paddle, reverse paddle, left, right. Calista was able to quickly paddle into the best photo spots thanks to the coach's precise guidance. Hai Xiang Hua Dao SUP offers a variety of Little Liuqiu SUP tours, including sunrise and sunset excursions, as well as more challenging, longer-distance options. Each instructor guides a maximum of six participants, and each tour is capped at 20 people with five instructors. Every group of guests is assigned their own instructor to ensure safety. 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