Diving in China
Rating: 9,1/10 (3405 votes)  The South China Sea is a great place for beginner divers Diving has recently gained more and more adherents around the world. Diving enthusiasts travel all over the world in search of the best diving spots. Experienced divers, of course, are looking for more interesting places, but novice divers can try their hand at the South China Sea. There is no densely populated underwater world or extreme depths that attract professionals, but for novice divers, it can be a great place to practice.  Diving in Sanya The center of diving in China is the city of Sanya. It is he who is the beginning of all sea travel. The most popular diving site is the Coral Reef National Reserve of China, which covers an area of 4,000 hectares. There is always a very rich underwater life here. In these places you can see more than 100 species of coral, in the thickets of which you can observe the inhabitants of the deep sea: shrimps, starfish, molluscs, various colorful fish and small animals. In total, there are about 600 species of inhabitants of the underwater world. Scientists and researchers pay great attention to the reserve. Various programs have been developed for divers: - initial training; - night diving for experienced divers; - research of sunken ships and aircraft; - visits to caves and grottoes. Fishing can be organized at sunset, the catch of which can be prepared by a Chinese chef directly on the boat.  Bright colors of the underwater world Reserve - not the only place suitable for diving, there are several more interesting bays near Hainan Island. In Xiao Dong Hai Bay, divers can dive in and inspect two wrecks: a fairly large dry cargo ship and a boat. Both boats are great for teaching beginners to diving. Dives are carried out to a maximum depth of 15 meters. In the bays of Hai Tang Wan and Shi Mei Wan you can admire the beautiful seascapes. Reef fish and shellfish can be found here.  Surrounded by reef fish On the island of Feng Dze Jou Dao, it is possible, when diving to a depth of 25 meters, to explore three wrecks at once: two planes and a large ship. inflatable mattresses and scooters. The island of Sidao itself is small and can be walked around in just a few hours. Those who do not want to walk can rent a bike. There is an option to take the electric tourist bus, which takes you to every corner of the island. You cannot use any other transport to travel around the island. The big disadvantage of Sidao is the presence of a huge number of tourists, regardless of the season. There is a motor boat trip to Sidao Island from Sanya. The whole journey takes 20 minutes. inflatable mattresses and scooters. The island of Sidao itself is small and can be walked around in just a few hours. Those who do not want to walk can rent a bike. There is an option to take the electric tourist bus, which takes you to every corner of the island. You cannot use any other transport to travel around the island. The big disadvantage of Sidao is the presence of a huge number of tourists, regardless of the season. A motor boat goes to Sidao Island from Sanya. The whole journey takes 20 minutes. You cannot move around the island by any other transport. The big disadvantage of Sidao is the presence of a huge number of tourists, regardless of the season. There is a motor boat trip to Sidao Island from Sanya. The whole journey takes 20 minutes. You cannot move around the island by any other transport. The big disadvantage of Sidao is the presence of a huge number of tourists, regardless of the season. There is a motor boat trip to Sidao Island from Sanya. The whole journey takes 20 minutes. We also recommend reading Dangers in the USA Topic: Diving in China. |
