

Mujiyan is a reef site located 200 metres off Lanyu, Taiwan, featuring depths ranging from 1 to 20 metres with an average of 10 metres. The site offers visibility between 20 and 50 metres in water temperatures of 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. Access is possible via shore or boat, though divers must navigate sharp coral and potential surf. Due to variable currents that can strengthen without warning, careful planning and local advice are recommended. Species recorded around this area include sea kraits, clown triggerfish, regal angelfish, blackback anemonefish, and various wrasses. Divers should maintain buoyancy control to avoid contact with the reef structure.
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Time your entry carefully around the surf and shore break, as wave conditions at the access point can shift quickly. Ask locally about current patterns on the day, since variable currents can strengthen without much warning.
Enter the water from the roadside and start the descent approximately 80 metres from the shore.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 20m
Visibility
20-50m
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
25-30°C
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include sea kraits, clown triggerfish, regal angelfish, blackback anemonefish, wrasses, and various moray eels.
The reef ranges from 1 to 20 metres, providing shallow terrain, but beginners should be aware of variable currents, sharp coral, and surf conditions at the entry point.
The reef depth ranges from 1 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Both shore and boat entries are possible, though shore entries require caution due to surf and sharp rocks.
Yes, the shallow reef sections starting at 1 metre are suitable for snorkelling, provided conditions are calm.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Mujiyan 母雞岩 in Dongqing Village. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Mujiyan 母雞岩 in Dongqing Village are July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Mujiyan 母雞岩 in Dongqing Village typically ranges from 20 metres to 50 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.