Free4Ocean is a shore entry site located in the shallow waters off Liuqiu Island. The site is suitable for beginners and those seeking an introductory reef dive. Water temperatures are warm, ranging from 25C to 30C throughout the year. Divers should be aware that visibility and currents are variable, requiring local checks before entry. Monitor local boat traffic closely during your shore entry and remain alert for potential entanglement risks. As facilities are not confirmed at this location, divers should arrive fully prepared with all necessary equipment.

Houshi Fringing Reef wraps the shoreline of Liuqiu Island, offering a reef environment that ranges from 5 to 20 metres in depth. Divers can expect visibility between 10 and 30 metres and water temperatures ranging from 25 to 30C. The site is accessed directly from the shore, requiring careful timing to navigate the surf and shore break. Moderate currents are common, necessitating attentive buoyancy control and positioning throughout the dive. The site is also open for night diving, providing a different perspective of the reef structure. Parking is available at the site for convenience. Due to the surf and current conditions, this site is best suited for intermediate divers.

Shanfu Fishing Harbor on Liuqiu Island features a combination of natural and artificial reef structures. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, offering mild currents and visibility between 6 and 20 metres. Marine life includes common wrasses, alongside rarer sightings such as Spanish Dancer, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Warty Anglerfish, various lionfish, moray eels, and nudibranchs. Shore entry requires navigating surf and shore breaks, so careful timing and foot protection are recommended. Due to active boat traffic within the harbour, divers should use a surface marker buoy and remain aware of their position during ascent.

The A-ji-bai Wreck is a boat-accessible dive site located off Liuqiu Island, resting at depths between 28 and 33 metres. This wreck offers an overhead environment requiring intermediate skill levels and precise buoyancy control to manage entanglement risks. Currents are typically mild, though visibility is highly variable, making a torch recommended for all divers. Marine life recorded at the site includes common wrasses, as well as rarer sightings of Spanish Dancer, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Snowflake Moray, Turkey Moray, Indian Lionfish, Chromodoris Nudibranch, Zebra Lionfish, Jolly Green Giant, Day Octopus, Spotfin Lionfish, Broadclub Cuttlefish, Moorish Idol, and Jorunna Nudibranch. Typical dive duration is approximately 35 minutes.

Liuqiu Island offers diverse underwater topography including reefs, artificial reefs, and drop-offs. Divers can explore various sites such as Vase Rock, Beauty Cave, Shanfu, and multiple shipwrecks. Depths range from 5 to 30 metres, with an average of 15 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 25C to 29C. Access is available via both shore and boat entries. Facilities on the island include parking, toilets, showers, rinse stations, and dive shops offering guided tours, air fills, and boat charters. Night diving is also available at this location.

The Shanfu Wreck is an artificial reef located 500 metres off the coast of Liuqiu Island, Taiwan. This intermediate-level dive site sits at depths ranging from 10 to 27 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Access is strictly by boat. Divers can encounter various marine life, including common wrasses, which are most frequently seen between December and March. Other species recorded at the site include the snowflake moray, Jorunna nudibranch, Moorish idol, and black-margined nudibranch. Rarer sightings include the Spanish dancer, peacock mantis shrimp, and broadclub cuttlefish. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 5 to 30 metres and moderate currents. Hazards include boat traffic, entanglement risks, sea urchins, and surf.

QiYingDong is a reef dive located 500 metres off Liuqiu Island, Taiwan, defined by a distinct fault structure. The site ranges from 15 to 30 metres in depth, with an average of 22 metres. Divers should expect moderate currents that can strengthen, requiring good buoyancy control and an Advanced Open Water certification. Visibility varies between 10 and 30 metres, and water temperatures remain between 25 and 29 degrees Celsius. Access is exclusively by boat. Divers should be aware of potential thermoclines and variable visibility, and the use of a surface marker buoy is strongly advised due to boat traffic.

Lobster Cave on Liuqiu Island is a shore-entry site featuring a cave structure that transitions into a reef slope. The site ranges from 2 to 15 metres in depth, with an average of 14 metres. Divers navigate rocky passages before reaching the surrounding reef. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 5 to 25 metres and moderate currents that can strengthen quickly. Due to the shore entry involving surf and sharp coral or rock, caution is required during entry and exit. The water temperature remains between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year, typically requiring a 3mm wetsuit or shorty.