Wuzhizhou Island⚠ data unverified
China · Asia · South China Sea
3.2
/ 5
★★★☆☆
Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.
Level Beginner
Marine life
3.5
Visibility
3.0
Accessibility
3.2
Facilities
2.8
Pros
- Good visibility around 15 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Best conditions in Nov–Apr
Cons
Best for
Plan your trip
$$$🛏️
Suggested stay
1–2 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$ · ≈ $100/day
Very remote — few operators means higher cost and fewer choices.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A quiet, remote site — book lodging well in advance.
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Real daily cost in China
Around $100/day per person · food $40 · hotel $73
Good to know
- Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
- Accessible to Open Water divers.
- Prime season is Nov–Apr.
📷 Jarling · CC BY-SA 3.0
Depth
3–20 m (10–66 ft)
Visibility
15 m (49 ft)
Water temp
24–29°C (75–84°F)
Current
Mild
Best season
Nov–Apr
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
3
Why go
Wuzhizhou Island is a reef site in the South China Sea off China, offering coral reefs across its waters. Dives run to 20 m with around 15 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 24–29°C. Marine highlights include soft corals, clownfish and reef fish. Best season is Nov–Apr, typically reached by boat. Best for newer divers. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
Reef
Access
Boat
Loved it. Getting there by boat was easy, and the water was a comfortable 24–29°C.
Solid choice for newer divers. With a range down to 20 m there's room to work without pushing boundaries.
Great diving, great vibe. A place worth coming back to.