Xiaoliuqiu⚠ data unverified
Taiwan · Asia · South China Sea
4.0
/ 5
★★★★☆
Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.
Level Beginner
Marine life
3.5
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
5.0
Facilities
4.0
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 20 m
- Diveable year-round
- Direct shore access
Cons
Best for
Plan your trip
$$🛏️
Suggested stay
2–3 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$ · ≈ $123/day
Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
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Where to stay
Shore diving from a beachfront resort or dive lodge, often just steps from the water. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
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Real daily cost in Taiwan
Around $123/day per person · food $27 · hotel $141
Good to know
- Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
- Accessible to Open Water divers.
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Depth
3–30 m (10–98 ft)
Visibility
20 m (66 ft)
Water temp
24–30°C (75–86°F)
Current
Mild
Best season
Year-round
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
8
Why go
Xiaoliuqiu is a reef site in the South China Sea off Taiwan, offering coral reefs across its waters. Dives run to 30 m with around 20 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 24–30°C. Marine highlights include green sea turtles and corals. Diving is possible year-round, typically reached by shore and boat. Best for newer divers. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
Reef
Access
ShoreBoat
Came hoping for green sea turtles, and it delivered. The 20 m visibility kept everything sharp.
A great teaching site: the 20 m visibility and the gentle profile let newer divers build confidence.
Really enjoyed it. Just watch your buoyancy when you drop in.