Chai Kou Snorkeling Area Introduction
Green Island has two main snorkeling areas, known as Chaikou and Shilang. Chaikou is not only very suitable for beginners to experience snorkeling but also serves as an excellent snorkeling spot during the powerful southwest monsoon winds from June to August, as it is located on the leeward side. Chaikou is renowned for its magnificent coral landscapes, and the varying depths of the water create a layered effect, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the stunning underwater views. The tidal zone between the nearshore and the large reefs at Chaikou features diverse marine environments, with prominent rocky reefs. The seafloor near the shore and between the large reefs is characterized by rocky platform formations covered primarily in species of stone corals, including clumps and encrusting coral colonies. After snorkeling, visitors can walk along the diving trail to observe intertidal organisms up close, where they may encounter traces of seaweed, sea urchins, and starfish. In the early days of the settlement of Green Island, Han Chinese settlers clashed with the indigenous people of the island. The two settlements confronted each other with wooden walls in this area, which was then called "Zhakou." Later, as the area developed, it was renamed "Chaikou." The northern coastline between Gongguan and Chaikou, as well as Zhongliao, is the largest coastal plain on Green Island. The coastal topography is primarily dominated by coral reefs, with Chaikou and Zhongliao being the best areas for the formation of the island’s sand dunes, and they also represent two of the island's only beaches. If engaging in water activities, please consult qualified operators and instructors, and enter the water under the guidance of professional instructors: Qualified operator information.
