Chai Kou Snorkeling Area Introduction
Green Island has two main snorkeling areas: Chai Kou and Shi Lang. Chai Kou is not only very suitable for beginners to experience snorkeling, but it is also an excellent snorkeling area during the powerful southwestern winds that hit Green Island from June to August, as it is located on the sheltered side. Chai Kou is famous for its magnificent coral scenery, with varying depths that create a layered experience, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the stunning underwater landscape. The snorkeling area at Chai Kou features intertidal zones between the shore and large reefs, with diverse marine environments and an abundance of underwater rocks. The underwater terrain near the shore and between the large reefs consists of rocky platforms, primarily covered with various species of stone corals, including coral clumps and encrusting types. After snorkeling, visitors can walk along the snorkeling path to closely observe intertidal organisms, where they may find traces of seaweed, sea urchins, and starfish. In the past, Han Chinese settlers, who developed Green Island, had conflicts with the indigenous peoples of the island. The two settlements faced each other with wooden walls, and this area was originally called Zha Kou, which was later renamed "Chai Kou" as local development progressed. From Gongguan to Chai Kou and Central Liao along the northern coast, this area is the largest flat coastal plain in Green Island. The coastal terrain is primarily composed of coral skirt reefs, and Chai Kou and Central Liao are the best places for the formation of sand dunes in Green Island, which are also one of the only two beaches on the island. If engaging in water activities, please consult with qualified operators and coaches, and enter the water accompanied by professional instructors: Qualified operators information.
