Chia Ming

Best months: Mar–May

Protected Area

櫻花鉤吻鮭野生動物保護區

Why dive here

With 537+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, giant moray eels, seahorses, sea turtles and sperm whales - Chia Ming offers some of Kenting National Park's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeMar–May

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Giant Moray Eels, Seahorses, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 537+ species recorded

Water24-30°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive · max 1m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Chia Ming isn't your typical wreck dive, and that's exactly why we love it. This isn't some deep, dark behemoth. Instead, it’s a partially submerged fishing boat, wrecked right on the shoreline. You can literally walk into the water and be finning over it in about a metre of depth. What you get here is pure, accessible shallow-water exploration. The hull, encrusted with colourful hard corals and swaying anemones, forms a rough, intriguing structure. Sunlight filters through the water, illuminating schools of tiny damselfish darting amongst the rusted metal. We've often seen clownfish peeking out from their anemone homes, unafraid of curious divers. It’s an ideal spot for macro photography, or just for leisurely finning around, observing how nature reclaims man-made structures. The calm, shallow conditions make it perfect for snorkelers, new divers, or anyone who just wants a relaxed, colourful experience without the pressure of depth. Our favourite time to visit is early morning, before the crowds arrive, when the light is soft and the water still.