Dive-site story
Located at the northern tip of Xiaoliuqiu, Vase Rock is defined by a distinctive mushroom-shaped coral limestone monolith standing at the water's edge. Divers enter from the rocky beach and follow a gentle reef flat that slopes down into patch reefs and sandy channels. The area is celebrated for its dense population of resident green sea turtles, which feed on algae along the shallow hard corals.
Frequent, close-up encounters with foraging and resting green sea turtles
Easily navigated shallow reef structure with coral heads and sandy gullies
Macro subjects hiding in crevices, including nudibranchs and juvenile reef fish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diveable year-round, though summer typhoons and winter northerly swells can periodically interrupt shore access.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clown AnemonefishAmphiprion ocellaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded Sea KraitLaticauda colubrina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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