Chaikou Snorkeling Area Introduction
Liuqiu has two main snorkeling areas, namely Chaikou and Shilang. Chaikou is not only very suitable for beginners to experience snorkeling but also an excellent snorkeling spot during the strong southwest monsoon winds that hit Liuqiu every year from June to August, as it is located on the sheltered side. Chaikou is known for its magnificent coral landscapes, with varying depths of seawater that provide a layered experience, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery. The snorkeling area at Chaikou features intertidal zones between the nearshore and large reefs, showcasing diverse marine environments. The sea floor is covered with rocky formations, and the structure consists of reef platforms dominated by various types of stone corals, including cluster and surface corals. After snorkeling, visitors can walk along the diving trail to observe intertidal organisms up close, where they may find traces of seaweed, sea urchins, and starfish. In the early days of Liuqiu's settlement, Han immigrants clashed with the indigenous people, and both settlements built walls with timber to confront each other, which was then called Zhakou. Later, as local development progressed, the name was changed to "Chaikou." The northern coast between Gongguan and Chaikou, Zhongliao is the area with the largest coastal plain on Liuqiu. The coastal terrain mainly consists of coral fringing reefs, and Chaikou and Zhongliao are the best places for the formation of Liuqiu's sand dunes, being one of the only two beaches on Liuqiu. If engaging in water activities, please consult qualified operators and instructors, and go into the water with professional supervision: Qualified operator information.
