Asia's Top Ten Diving Sites

1. Similan - Thailand

The Similan Archipelago is regarded as the most beautiful and undamaged island in the world. It has a rich variety of marine life and magnificent coral reefs. These provide deep-sea divers with a world-class underwater paradise.

With its blue sea and vast sandy beaches, the stunning sea views attract thousands of tourists each year, making it a world-renowned diving paradise. Similan Island, known as the "coral garden," enjoys the splendid colors of corals.

Similan diving is mainly based on snorkelling, and the mobility is strong enough to fully understand the characteristics of each dive site. The Similan seabed landscape is composed of huge granite and rich variety of corals, which is completely different from other dive sites. .

[Location]: The Andaman Sea, located 90 km northwest of Phuket in Thailand, is a combination of 9 islands.

How to go to Similan:

1. From Bangkok:

The car can be selected from Bangkok Khaolak Khaolak. The 12-hour and 13-hour journey, the white bus fare is 450 baht/person, and the night bus fare is less than 1000 baht/person.

2. From Phuket Airport:

AirAsia travels directly from Bangkok to Phuket. It is cheaper to book in advance, including 100 yuan tax, more than an hour to popularize the airport, and then an hour and a half of the bus to thaplam pier, and then take a boat to Similan, it is strongly recommended to sit The plane goes and saves physical snorkeling.

3. From Patong Beach, Phuket:

Phuket's several beaches can be directly scheduled to travel to Similan for 1-3 days. But it is to get up at 6 o'clock, take a 2-hour car to the kayak (khaolak) pier, and then take a boat to the Similan Islands. Because of the early breakfast, the hotel's breakfast was out of reach. It is best to tell the hotel one day in advance.

2. Turtle Island - Thailand

Koh Tao, also known as Koh Tao, is an island with an area of ​​only 8.5 square feet, but it is rich in coral reefs and marine life. Therefore, it is a natural diving resort that provides unique natural conditions. It is Thailand's most unique. Famous diving resort. Another reason why Koh Tao is loved by diving enthusiasts is that there are more than 30 warm water dives near the island, which is very suitable for learning to dive. And the dive training here is relatively inexpensive, and it is the largest diving training center in Southeast Asia. 60% of all diving certificates in Thailand are sent from here.

It is said that there are more than 200 dive shops on the island, and international diving training organizations such as PADI, SSI, CMAS, TDA, and BSAC have agency training institutions on the island. Once you dive into the water, you will fall in love with the feeling of being immersed in sea water. Apart from your breath, only the little elves around you will accompany you to feel the peace you have never felt before.

[Location]: Located in the north west direction of Koh Samui, the straight-line distance is about 64km and it takes one and a half hours to sail.

[How to go to Koh Tao]:

1. From Bangkok:

Option 1: Direct flights from Bangkok to Samui, approximately 3,500 Baht, and Koh Samui to Turtle Island for 2 hours by boat. This method is suitable for tourism without consideration of money;

Option 2: Take AirAsia flying from Bangkok to Surat Thani and book an airline ticket in advance for just over 700 baht. You can buy the Surat Thani on the plane and you can take a plane and sail to Koh Samui, or you can get off the plane and buy it at the airport. Upon arrival at Suratthani Airport, we will soon see a company that transports goods by ship and boat. We will purchase the combined transport of boats and boats from Koh Phangan (500 to 600 baht/person) and will disembark to Koh Phangan about 3 hours later. Then I went to the ticket office of the terminal and purchased a ticket to Koh Tao (450 baht/person) on the counter of Lomprayah, which took about 3 hours to Koh Tao. This method was cost-effective and relatively time-saving. Cheap

Option 3: First from the airport to Khao San Road, the Lomprayah company's car-shippers, there will be a lot of agents on Khao San Road, you can shop around, someone bought 3 cut over 1000B/person price, normal official website price from Bangkok - Koh Samui is a 1400B/person and then sails from Koh Samui to Koh Tao.

2. From Samui Airport:

It takes 2 hours by boat from Koh Samui to Koh Tao. It's a good idea to set up a ticket for inter-vehicle transportation in advance. If you book a ticket, you will get a confirmation letter or itinerary, and there will be a bus waiting for you at the airport gate to take you to the pier. , No ticket can be booked at the agency after booking at the airport.

3. From Bophut Beach and Phuoc Nan Beach in Koh Samui:

The round-trip price from Bo Phut Beach and Phuoc Nan Beach is around 850 baht. From Turtle Island to Koh Samui, there are two classes a day, leaving Turtle Island at 9:30 in the morning and 15:00 in the afternoon. The time to Koh Samui is approximately 11:30 in the morning and 16:40 in the afternoon. Koh Samui is home to a lot of home agents, but generally will play with the South Park Island, like the turtle island's donkey friend can choose to book this hotel in Koh Tao more than a few days.

3. Koh Lipe - Thailand

The submarine landscape of Koh Lipe has its own unique features. Especially in the soft corals, whale sharks, green turtles and squid swim more and more.

LIPE does not require scuba diving to see the NEMO clownfish and colored cockscombs. The islands around LIPE can be found only on your own and TA's exclusive beach. LIPE will have a taste of fatigue on the blue sea, LIPE and other Thai ones. Tourism is as developed as the most developed and there is no chance for Hainan to be a pilferer. LIPE snorkels at low tide and finds himself trapped in the coral. LIPE and the surrounding islands can see a wealth of marine life. LIPE is mostly a resort for Thai Malaysian locals.

[Location]: Located on the southernmost tip of Thailand, on the South Andaman Coast, but closer to Malaysia.

[How to go to Koh Lipe]:

1. From Bangkok:

After flying to Bangkok, it will transfer to HAT YAI (about 700 baht). The LIMP will be connected by car and boat again. (Need to pay attention to the connecting location of the car and boat), 5 from Hat Yai Airport to Lipe hour. (2 hours of car, 2 hours + boat). (only Thai visa)

2. From Langkawi: Langkawi Airport is approximately 25 km from Gua town pier and 20 minutes by 24RM. All Langkawi-to-Libe boats depart from Kuala Terengganu and the time from Libya is 1 hour 45. Minute. The sailing time is 1.5 hours ahead of schedule. Check in the small house of Telaga Terminal. The so-called Check in is to fill in the Thai arrival card and pick up the ticket by booking. Then sit on the BUS and after about 50 minutes go to the town of Guatemala. Then leave the country, hand in the passport and board the boat. The ticket is about 124RM. (Need Malaysian + Thai visas)

4. Sipadan - Malaysia

Like the Mecca of the pilgrim, Sibadan is like a paradise for divers. Sipadan is a mushroom-shaped ocean island 36 miles north of Semporna. Shiba Dan is endowed with unique conditions, and behind the 5-meter shoal is a deep blue sea that falls vertically 600 to 700 meters deep. Therefore, in 1993, after influential diving magazines visited the diving clubs, they agreed that Sipadan is the most “beach dive” in the world, and it is also the world's top five diving cliffs. The warm water temperature, gentle water flow, and visibility in the water also belong to the middle and upper parts of the country. Fish is abundant and is a world-famous diving paradise.

Sipadan limits the number of islands on the island each day. If you want to go to the island, you need to book ahead of time and pay ahead of time: Before you set off, contact the sub shop and confirm the arrangements. Some of the suburbs around may not have the qualifications for the island, and they need to understand in advance. In addition to going to Sipadan, you must have at least aow (Open Water Advanced Diving) certificate. To go to the famous "Kuidong" also requires special cave diving certificate.

[Location]: Shiba Dan is located in the southeastern part of Sabah, on the Celebes Sea, 36 km from Semporna Port.

【How to go to Shiba Dan】:

1. From Kuala Lumpur / Kota Kinabalu:

From Kuala Lumpur / Kota Kinabalu to Tawau, AirAsia tickets are about RMB 240 or so. There are three ways to get from the airport to Semporna Town. Take a taxi: You can buy taxi tickets from the airport and go directly to the driver with a ticket. For a RM90, it would be better to find someone to get a carpool. Next is a passenger car that rides in various resorts to the airport. If there is an available seat, you can take it for 30RMB per person, but you have to wait for them to arrive; or It is the airport bus, 40 RM. When you go to Shibatan, you can take a boat from Semporna. It takes about one and a half hours to take a speed boat.

2. From Semporna:

Since Shiba Dan does not provide accommodation, the average visitor will be living in Semporna. There are many diving agencies here. They will set up a trip to Shiba Daman and make an appointment to register. You need to have a permit for diving in Shiba Dan.

5. Mermaid Island - Malaysia

Mermaid Island, is it true that people have infinite imagination when they hear the name? The island is located on the northwest coast of Sabah, Malaysia. It is a well-known diving destination in Malaysia and is known for its large number of dugongs. People call them “mermaids” and attract visitors from all over the world. Mermaid Island is full of tall, lush palm plants. The beach is long and pure, and the sea is crystal clear. You can sip sweet coconut water while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

[Location]: Located on the outskirts of Kota Bahru, about an hour's drive from Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah, Malaysia, and a 45-minute boat ride from Kota Bharu Pier.

How to get to Mermaid Island:

1. From Kuala Lumpur:

Kuala Lumpur flew to Kota Kinabalu, the plane ticket is generally only about 200rmb, to the Kota Kinabalu Airport can be transported by car and ship, Mermaid Island, the proposed newspaper group, the cost includes a return shuttle.

2. From Kota Kinabalu:

From Kota Kinabalu City, it takes a half-hour drive to Kuala Abai Pier and then a 45-minute speed boat ride to Mermaid Island. It is best to report diving groups. The cost includes round trips on the island.

6. Projectile Reef (Layang Layang Island)

The visibility of the island’s bottom, the 2,000-metre deep cliffs and the ocean-viewing landscape have created such a reputation that Layang Layang Island has been crowned as one of the world’s top 10 diving destinations. In the investigation of the data, it was discovered that the island is also known as the projectile reef, one of the Nansha Islands, an island that is inherently sacred and inviolable in China. Since 1979, it was captured by Malaysian troops. When it comes time to dive and dive, it will not be a trip abroad. ~

Due to the inaccessibility, it is like a gem in the deep blue sea that has become the dream of all divers. She stood silently in this paradise-like sea, waiting for visitors to explore. Layang Layang Island is not only a paradise for divers but also a paradise for migratory birds. Birds gather together, and spectacular scenes teach people to fascinate people.

【Location】: In the south-central part of the Nansha Islands, south of Anduan Beach, 12km south of Guangxing Reef, on the sea of ​​165 nautical miles northwest of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia is called Layang Layang Island.

How to get to Layang Layang Island:

1. From Kota Kinabalu: Take a flight to Kota Kinabalu. Since Layang Layang Island has an airstrip, Layang Layang's small planes go for one hour.

7. Tioman Island - Malaysia

Located on the east coast of the Malay Peninsula, Tioman Island is one of the most beautiful pristine islands that is “soaked in depth” and is also a popular diving paradise.

With tens of thousands of marine species here, visitors can enjoy snorkeling, deep dive, windsurfing, water scooter, banana boat, canoeing, surfing, speed boating, sea fishing, and a variety of exciting marine amusements, and sharks. Sea turtles, clownfish, sea anemones, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, corals and other colorful marine life play in the water, go to Ocean Park, Marine Museum to learn more about the mysterious underwater world. For those who are not able to swim, there is no need to worry. Put on a life jacket and bring diving equipment. You can safely launch under the guidance of professional diving instructors and enjoy the beautiful sea world.

[Location]: Located in the east of Malaysia, it is the largest of the volcanic islands consisting of 64 islands. It takes 55 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Tioman Island.

How to get to Tioman Island:

1. From Kuala Lumpur:

Route one: Buy tickets from the Hentian Puduraya station in Kuala Lumpur to Mersing station (Mersing). After arriving at Mersing Station, taxi RM10 per unit (four-person vehicle) to Mersing Pier. To buy a ferry ticket at the terminal counter, the fare is RM70/person/two-way, which is the most recommended. Route 2: chartered from Kuala Lumpur Airport to mersing (Mersigning) and then by boat on the island. Route 3: The plane is on the island. The plane takes off from Subang, Kuala Lumpur's Subang Airport. You can use the Kuala Lumpur Glass directly to rent the subang airport.

8. Turan Ben - Indonesia

Turanpan is a seaside town in the northeast of Bali. There are no banks, no decent cafes and bars, and the sea has the light of diamonds. The coast is not a white sandy beach, but a dark volcanic stone. .

But here is the diver's paradise. It is called one of the 50 most beautiful diving sites in the world. If you want to dive, you don't even need to go to sea. You can dive directly from the shore. The water flow is gentle, the water quality is clear, and visibility is high. The biggest feature is a WWII Wreck (under the sea). About 400 species of fish are home to them, including big men like sharks, dragon budgerigars, and giant groupers.

[Location]: Located in the northeast of Bali.

[How to go to Turan]:

1. From home:

At present, there are more domestic routes that can fly directly to Bali. Among them, AirAsia’s airline tickets are cheaper. The flights in big cities are more intensive. The prices are around 1000-2000. The blueprint is on Bali, so don’t worry about other traffic. problem.

2. From Kuala Lumpur:

You can get a free transit visa within 3 days of transiting in Kuala Lumpur. You have to go directly to the hall and turn left. Wait 5-6 minutes. You need to show your passport and your next flight ticket. So from an economic point of view, from Kuala Lumpur is more cost-effective.

9. Manado - Indonesia

The island is suitable for coral reefs due to its favorable climate, abundant sunshine and smooth water flow. The coral area in the world is 384,300 square kilometers, and Manado, Indonesia has about 60,000 square kilometers, accounting for the entire world. 15.265%. In addition to its special submarine fault topography, Manado boasts a unique marine ecology. Whether it is tropical fish species, deep-sea fishes, or various coral reefs, it is an astounding experience. It is for those who love diving and snorkeling. Diving resort.

Snorkeling on the shore, you can see a variety of multi-colored sea anemones, hard and soft corals, starfish, and clownfish, butterflyfish, lionfish, devil fish, etc. that shuttle through these sea anemones and corals. One hundred kinds of tropical fish; and if you sneak deep into the sea, you can see such things as Napoleon fish, sea turtles, sea otters, sunfish, and puddle hippocampus, etc. What's even more surprising is the fact that here is Lekuan. ) Submarine faults.

[Location]: Located in the northeast of Indonesia's Sulawesi Island, extending northward into smaller islands, 48 ​​kilometers from the capital.

[How to get to Manado]:

1. From Jakarta/Bali:

Manado Airport is one of the major tourist airports in Indonesia, so you can fly to Manado in Innisone, India. There are buses and taxis to get around the airport at Manado Airport. After talking about the price, you can get on the bus. , from the airport to the city to play about probably 100,000 rupiah.

2. From Kuala Lumpur:

Kuala Lumpur is also a large transit hub for travel in Southeast Asia. To get to Manado, you can consider connecting from Kuala Lumpur for a higher price/performance ratio.

10. Great Barrier Reef - Australia

The Great Barrier Reef is located in Australia and consists of more than 1,000 coral islands. It stretches from the north of Bondaberg along the coast of Queensland in the South Pacific, and some beaches stretch for 140 kilometers. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the wonders of the world. There are a variety of wildlife in the reef. The Bundaberg region has many streams and estuaries and is ideal for fishing. If you want to thoroughly understand the charm of the Great Barrier Reef, the best way is to dive in the Great Barrier Reef.

The heart-shaped island is a peculiar landscape of Australia's famous scenic spot, the Great Barrier Reef. It is also one of the must-see sights on the Great Barrier Reef. Looking down in the air, it is a natural heart shape, and the Great Barrier Reef itself is very nice. In the water, the scenery is even more beautiful.

In calm weather, the cruise ships pass through here, and the ship is linked with endless colorful and polymorphous coral scenery. It becomes the best underwater wonder to attract tourists from all over the world. In the Great Barrier Reef, colorful coral reefs are red, pink, green, purple, and yellow. Their shapes are varied, some are like open-faced peacock; some are like red plums in the snow; some are round and mushroom-like, some are slender, such as pilose antler; some are white as flying cream, some are greenish like jade, and some are like ganoderma lucidum... Unbeknownst to form a unique and spectacular natural art picture.

[Location]: Located in the southern hemisphere, it runs through Australia's northeast coast, from the Torres Strait to the north, south to the south of the Tropic of Return, and the nearest land city is Cairns.

How to get to the Great Barrier Reef:

1. From Cairns:

After arriving in Cairns, you can book all kinds of Great Barrier Reef tours. You can also make reservations before you travel. There are two ways to get to the Great Barrier Reef. One is to take a small plane and the flight company’s bus takes you to the hotel and picks you up to the flight site. It is possible to overlook the entire heart-shaped island in the air. The destination is the platform to the Great Barrier Reef. However, the cost is relatively expensive. Each person gets about 2,000 RMB. The second is to go by boat. The relative price will be relatively cheap. The pro can be considered.

2. From other Australian cities (Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne):

If there are trips in other cities (AirAsia has flights to these three cities), it is probably less than 1,500 domestic flights. It is much cheaper than domestic airlines. From other cities to the Great Barrier Reef, they must first fly to Cairns. Tourism in Cairns is well-developed and the tourism projects are very clear. There are various travel agents on the streets of the town.