

Best for intermediate divers, 15-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Secret Garden is a shore-entry reef dive in Northern Taiwan. The site features a reef structure ranging from 15 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers should note that the site can reach 30 metres. The shore entry requires timing to navigate surf and surge over sharp coral and rocks. Underwater, divers encounter wrasses, groupers, rock cod, and various nudibranchs including the black-margined nudibranch. Other species recorded include zebra lionfish, pharaoh cuttlefish, and banded coral shrimp. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 15 and 20 metres. Due to variable currents and the technical nature of the entry, a local guide is recommended for first-time visitors.
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Enter the water from the point outside the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology pumping station.
The site is located within Chaojing Park in Keelung. Access is via a shore entry point outside the pumping station of the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-25m
Visibility
15-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, groupers, rock cod, and banded coral shrimp. Nudibranch species such as the black-margined nudibranch are common, particularly between June and September.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers. The shore entry involves navigating surf and surge, and the reef layout can be complex.
The reef typically ranges from 15 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Be aware that the site can reach 30 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive. Entry requires timing between sets to manage the surf and surge on the rocks.
Water temperatures range from 22C in the winter months to 28C during the summer.
Diving at Secret garden in Keelung requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Secret garden in Keelung. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Secret garden in Keelung. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Secret garden in Keelung are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.