

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
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.
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Xiaoliuqiu is the world's highest density area for sea turtles, making it difficult to avoid seeing them while diving.
Take a train or high-speed rail to Kaohsiung, transfer to a bus or taxi to Donggang, then take a 30-minute ferry to the island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of 15 metres and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, both shore and boat entries are available at Liuqiu Island.
Divers should watch for jellyfish, rip currents, sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish.
The island provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, rinse stations, air fills, and dive shops for guided tours and boat charters.
Diving at 小琉球 in Donggang requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit 小琉球 in Donggang are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
小琉球 in Donggang typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at 小琉球 in Donggang typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.