Dive-site story
Situated along the western fringe of Dongyuping Island within the South Penghu Marine National Park, the Qichimen waters feature expansive tabular and branching stony coral gardens. The site is widely celebrated for its extensive purple staghorn coral formations, which carpet the shallow seafloor beneath gentle to moderate tidal flows. Rocky basalt formations interlock with sandy patches, creating varied underwater topography suitable for both divers and snorkelers navigating the sheltered channel.
Extensive purple staghorn coral fields creating underwater lavender-like landscapes
Healthy population of reef damselfish, butterflyfish, and juvenile wrasses
Pristine hard coral coverage preserved under national marine park protections
Basalt reef structures interspersed with white coral sand channels
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through summer offers the calmest seas and highest clarity before the strong northeast monsoon arrives in autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staghorn CoralAcropora formosa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktail DascyllusDascyllus melanurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Threadfin ButterflyfishChaetodon auriga | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Rare |
Marine forecast
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