{"id":2598,"date":"2025-03-26T05:38:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T05:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taiwantravelblog.com\/?p=2598"},"modified":"2025-03-26T05:38:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T05:38:26","slug":"xiaoliuqiu-snorkeling-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/26\/xiaoliuqiu-snorkeling-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Xiaoliuqiu Snorkeling Guide \u5c0f\u7409\u7403\u6d6e\u6f5b\u6307\u5357 &#8211; The Best Places to Spot Sea Turtles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Xiaoliuqiu is perhaps the best place to snorkel in Taiwan because it has one of the highest concentrations of sea turtles in the world. You are pretty much guaranteed to see sea turtles as well as lots of other interesting sea creatures if you follow the advice in this guide. I have visited Xiaoliuqiu over ten times in the past ten years, and I am happy to share my knowledge here. In this blog, I will show you where to find tours, gear, and the best spots to snorkel in Xiaoliuqiu (including a map) so that you can make the most of your time on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Travel Tips Block -->\n<div style=\"\n    border: 2px solid #4CAF50; \/* Colored frame *\/\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    padding: 15px 20px;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n    background-color: #f9f9f9;\n    font-family: 'Lato', Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    box-shadow: 0px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n\">\n    <p style=\"\n        margin-top: 0;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        color: #333333;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n    \">\n        \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Planning your trip to Xiaoliuqiu? \ud83e\udd3f\n    <\/p>\n    <p style=\"\n        margin: 0 0 10px;\n        font-size: 16px;\n        color: #555555;\n    \">\n        Here are some top travel tips for you:\n    <\/p>\n    <ul style=\"\n        padding-left: 20px;\n        margin: 0;\n        font-size: 17px;\n        color: #444444;\n    \">\n        <li>Best time to visit: <strong>March to November<\/strong> when it is warm and less windy<\/li>\n            <li>How to get to the Ferry: \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/POcNVoDO\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Taiwan Railway\n            <\/a> and \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/tgbRxEsl\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n           Inter-City Bus <\/a> \n        <\/li>\n<li> You can book discount <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/bHCxUIfa\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\"> Ferry tickets <\/a> to Xiaoliuqiu on <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/bHCxUIfa\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\"> Klook here <\/a> <\/li>\n        <li>Best places to stay: \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/mof8aKcB\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Yujing 6.8\n            <\/a> \n            or \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/q46pPuL4\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Baisha Bay B&#038;B\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n\n        <li>Book tours and activities in Xiaoliuqiu on \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/mdvzbvYL\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Klook\n        <\/li>\n <\/li>\n                <li>Stay connected with \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/ecTcuRd6\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                a local SIM\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n <li>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/cYrwVtAz\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #007bff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Rent a scooter\n            <\/a> \n            to get around the island quickly\n        <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2598_2fd61c-0e .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2598_2fd61c-0e .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2598_2fd61c-0e .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2598_2fd61c-0e .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xiaoliuqiu Snorkeling Video:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-1E1MI_Wg5gM\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"1E1MI_Wg5gM\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/1E1MI_Wg5gM\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Check out the video above to see what it is like to snorkel in Xiaoliuqiu. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to go to Xiaoliuqiu:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anytime! Xiaoliuqiu is a tropical island that has warm water and temperatures (above 25 degrees Celsius) year-round. However, it is a little cooler and windier during the winter, and you should be sure to avoid Typhoons during summer (ferries will be canceled if there is a Typhoon). Some people like to wear a wetsuit during the winter months for more comfort. <br>However, it can get really crowded during summer break in July-August, so go during the off-season to avoid the crowds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">How to get to Xiaoliuqiu:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The only way to get to Xiaoliuqiu is via ferry from Donggang Harbor in southern Taiwan. Here is some information on how to make the ferry trip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Donggang Harbor Ferry Terminal:<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_610c9b-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_610c9b-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_610c9b-09\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_610c9b-09 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_610c9b-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_610c9b-09\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_610c9b-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_610c9b-09\"><strong>By Car\/Scooter:&nbsp;<\/strong>Take Provincial Highway 17 south to Donggang and turn into the city center. The harbor is in the western part of the city. There is free scooter parking and paid car parking at the fishing harbor (30 NT per car), but the fishing harbor does not allow overnight parking.<br>You can also send your scooter there and back for about 300 NT.<br>Looking for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=137&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=4110&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Faffiliate.klook.com%2Fredirect%3Faff_adid%3D727351%26k_site%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.klook.com%252Fen-US%252Fsearch%252Fresult%252F%253Fquery%253Dkenting%252520scooter%252520rental%2526spm%253DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%2526clickId%253Db003611a9c&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=klook&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=redirect&amp;journey_id=ssXRWusTgJCnhzW5ACI1q&amp;trace_id=Zz9c78b0e998ab4967906f9b0-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fdonggang-huaqiao-seafood-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scooter rental<\/a>&nbsp;in Pingtung? Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=137&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=4110&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Faffiliate.klook.com%2Fredirect%3Faff_adid%3D668569%26k_site%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.klook.com%252Fen-US%252Factivity%252F46362-taipei-station-scooter-rental-pick-up%252F%253Fspm%253DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%2526clickId%253Dfe971c248d&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=klook&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=redirect&amp;journey_id=PhWACjRG7KV_Te44Q7vjN&amp;trace_id=Zz9c78b0e998ab4967906f9b0-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fdonggang-huaqiao-seafood-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/kenting\/transportation?cid=9223\">here<\/a>&nbsp;to search for options.<br>You can also check out our scooter rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scootermoped-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>If you are looking for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=137&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=4110&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Faffiliate.klook.com%2Fredirect%3Faff_adid%3D668569%26k_site%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.klook.com%252Fen-US%252Fsearch%252Fresult%252F%253Fquery%253Dtaipei%252520car%252520rental%2526spm%253DActivity.TopNavigation.SearchInput%2526clickId%253D00cec2d002&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=klook&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=redirect&amp;journey_id=Z1GHu5MiWXVRkmOs-mMVo&amp;trace_id=Zz9c78b0e998ab4967906f9b0-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fdonggang-huaqiao-seafood-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car rentals<\/a>, you can also search&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/qeeq.tp.st\/Vhid9MO8?journey_id=cXwyxqGYClVq1x1U86WOM&amp;trace_id=Zz7a732c4ab64a4827ad8d8e8-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_short&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog-370963385326684%2Fxi-sheng-old-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qeeq here<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=137&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=4110&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Faffiliate.klook.com%2Fredirect%3Faff_adid%3D668569%26k_site%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.klook.com%252Fen-US%252Fsearch%252Fresult%252F%253Fquery%253Dtaipei%252520car%252520rental%2526spm%253DActivity.TopNavigation.SearchInput%2526clickId%253D00cec2d002&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=klook&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=redirect&amp;journey_id=OX8Tmb61IeE30DlIglFzz&amp;trace_id=Zz9c78b0e998ab4967906f9b0-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fdonggang-huaqiao-seafood-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>,&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/taipei\/transportation?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our car rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scooter-and-car-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>By TRA\/bus:&nbsp;<\/strong>From Nanzhou TRA station, you can take bus 519 for about 20 minutes to the seafood market.&nbsp;You can book tickets via the normal train (TRA) on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=137&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=4110&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Faffiliate.klook.com%2Fredirect%3Faff_adid%3D727558%26k_site%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.klook.com%252Fen-US%252Factivity%252F1684-5-day-thsr-joint-train-pass-taipei%252F%253Fspm%253DMobility_Aggregate.ActivityListCategorizedGrid_LIST%2526clickId%253D0ecee267e9&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=klook&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=redirect&amp;journey_id=GTyeKYxoQ09--AT0osJYl&amp;trace_id=Zz9c78b0e998ab4967906f9b0-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fdonggang-huaqiao-seafood-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook&nbsp;here<\/a>. You can book tickets to travel to Pingtung via&nbsp;inter-city bus on Klook here.&nbsp;<br>By HSR\/bus: The fastest way to get to Xiaoliuqiu from Taipei is via HSR. However, the closest HSR station is in Zuoying, Kaohsiung, so you need to take a shuttle bus or taxi to get to the ferry terminal.<br>You can book tickets to Kaohsiung&nbsp;via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qksrv.net\/links\/100804607\/type\/am\/https:\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=727558&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F73749-thsr-one-way-ticket-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DCountry.CityPopular_Activity_LIST%26clickId%3D4f369cb192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high-speed rail (HSR)&nbsp; on Klook here&nbsp;<\/a>or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/100299-foreigners-only-taiwan-high-speed-rail-ticket-taiwan?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKDay here<\/a>, and then take a shuttle bus.<br>You can book a shuttle bus from Zuoying HSR Station to Donggang on &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=137&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=4110&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Faffiliate.klook.com%2Fredirect%3Faff_adid%3D732814%26k_site%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.klook.com%252Factivity%252F92115-xiaoliuqiu-shared-transfer-between-kaohsiung-donggang%252F%253Fspm%253DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%2526clickId%253D3b5a6332fd&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=klook&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=redirect&amp;journey_id=migztQ706da0XGYe94UUZ&amp;trace_id=Zz5aeebf632a17480086db688-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/123288-taifu-ferry-pingtung-xiaoliuqiu-kaohsiung-donggang-transfer?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>. The ride takes about an hour.<br><strong>By Taxi:<\/strong> From Zuoying HSR Station, there are many taxis available that can take you to Dongang. Per my experience, sometimes they give you a discount if you can share a taxi with some other strangers. You can also charter a private vehicle on <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/lNyhPtC2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>.<br><strong>By Bicycle:<\/strong>&nbsp;Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan&#8217;s landscapes if you have the time and energy.<br>You can ship a bicycle to Xiaoliuqiu for about 100 NT per round trip on the ferry.<br>There are not many bicycle rental options on Xiaoliuqiu besides electric scooters, so it may be easier to rent a bike in Donggang and ship it over. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/104583?cid=20125\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>&nbsp;and search for tours on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=137&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=4110&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Faffiliate.klook.com%2Fredirect%3Faff_adid%3D733810%26k_site%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.klook.com%252Fsearch%252Fresult%252F%253Fquery%253DtaIWAN%252520%252520CYCLING%2526spm%253DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%2526clickId%253D5597edb156&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=klook&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=redirect&amp;journey_id=EftgMR4KHivV7zcKT28ZC&amp;trace_id=Zz9c78b0e998ab4967906f9b0-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fdonggang-huaqiao-seafood-market\">Klook here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-cycling-guide\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ferry from Donggang Harbor (\u6771\u6e2f\u6f01\u6e2f) to Baishawei Harbor (\u767d\u6c99\u5c3e\u6f01\u6e2f) on Xiaoliuqiu:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_7b45b2-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_7b45b2-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_7b45b2-f4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_7b45b2-f4 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_7b45b2-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_7b45b2-f4\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_7b45b2-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_7b45b2-f4\">Price: <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/t6Bb4RT6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">450 NT<\/a><br>Total travel time: 25 minutes<br>Boats leave about every 30 minutes<br>The first boat leaves at about 7:00 AM, and the last boat leaves at about 4:30 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_7265ad-6c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_7265ad-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_7265ad-6c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_7265ad-6c mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_7265ad-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_7265ad-6c\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_7265ad-6c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_7265ad-6c\">You can check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-lamay-island-ferry-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">full Xiaoliuqiu Ferry Guide here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Around on Xiaoliuqiu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to get around the island of Xiaoliuqiu is via scooter or moped. Here is some more information about renting scooters: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gas Scooters:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_1a1c81-52, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_1a1c81-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_1a1c81-52\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_1a1c81-52 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_1a1c81-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_1a1c81-52\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_1a1c81-52 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_1a1c81-52\">Price: expect&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/er6JG9B4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">300-400 NT<\/a>&nbsp;per day.&nbsp;\u200b<br>You can book a scooter for a discount through <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/er6JG9B4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Klook here<\/a>.&nbsp;You can also check out our scooter rental guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scootermoped-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>In general, you will need a local scooter license or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog\/taiwan-international-driving-permit-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">international driving permit (IDP)<\/a>, however, if you don&#8217;t have these, it may still be possible to rent a gas scooter from a friendly scooter rental shop.<br>Be sure to book your rental in advance, especially during summer weekends. Ask for help from your hostel owner if needed.<br>Helmet-wearing is not very much enforced, but it&#8217;s still the law, and you should definitely wear one for your own safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Electric Scooters:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have a local scooter license or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog\/taiwan-international-driving-permit-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">international driving permit (IDP)<\/a>, then you can still rent an electric scooter to get around the island. Electric scooters do not require a license in Taiwan.<br>You can book an electric scooter on <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/er6JG9B4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Klook here<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/116869-electric-scooter-rental-xiaoliuqiu-ysrt?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/119055-locomotive-rental-donggang-xiaoliuqiu-round-trip-ferry-ticket-taiwan?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to rent scooters:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the scooter rental shops are located in front of Baishawei Harbor. However, there is also one scooter shop in front of Dafu Harbor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shipping Your Scooter<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have your own scooter or rented a scooter in Taiwan, you can ship your scooter to Xiaoliuqiu for about 300 NT per round trip on the Dongliu (eastern Donggang &#8211; Baishawei) Line. You can&#8217;t ship a scooter using Dafu (Yanpu to Dafu). <br>Looking for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=137&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=4110&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Faffiliate.klook.com%2Fredirect%3Faff_adid%3D727351%26k_site%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.klook.com%252Fen-US%252Fsearch%252Fresult%252F%253Fquery%253Dkenting%252520scooter%252520rental%2526spm%253DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%2526clickId%253Db003611a9c&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=klook&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=redirect&amp;journey_id=ssXRWusTgJCnhzW5ACI1q&amp;trace_id=Zz9c78b0e998ab4967906f9b0-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fdonggang-huaqiao-seafood-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scooter rental<\/a>&nbsp;in Pingtung? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=137&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=4110&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Faffiliate.klook.com%2Fredirect%3Faff_adid%3D668569%26k_site%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.klook.com%252Fen-US%252Factivity%252F46362-taipei-station-scooter-rental-pick-up%252F%253Fspm%253DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%2526clickId%253Dfe971c248d&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=klook&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=redirect&amp;journey_id=PhWACjRG7KV_Te44Q7vjN&amp;trace_id=Zz9c78b0e998ab4967906f9b0-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fdonggang-huaqiao-seafood-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/city\/kenting\/transportation?cid=201253\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>&nbsp;to search for options.<br>You can also check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/scootermoped-rental-in-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">scooter rental guide&nbsp;here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bicycle Rental in Xiaoliuqiu \u5728\u5c0f\u7409\u7403\u79df\u81ea\u884c\u8eca:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Riding a bike can be a great way to circle Xiaoliuqiu. You can circle the entire island is less than an hour. <br>You can ship a bicycle to Xiaoliuqiu for about 100 NT per round trip on the ferry. <br>There are not many bicycle rental options on Xiaoliuqiu besides electric scooters, so it may be easier to rent a bike in Donggang and ship it over. Usually, bicycle rentals are only about 100-200 NT per day. You can search on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/116869-electric-scooter-rental-xiaoliuqiu-ysrt?cid=20125\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>&nbsp;and search for tours on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=137&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=4110&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Faffiliate.klook.com%2Fredirect%3Faff_adid%3D733810%26k_site%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.klook.com%252Fsearch%252Fresult%252F%253Fquery%253DtaIWAN%252520%252520CYCLING%2526spm%253DSearchResult.TopNavigation.SearchInput%2526clickId%253D5597edb156&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=klook&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=redirect&amp;journey_id=EftgMR4KHivV7zcKT28ZC&amp;trace_id=Zz9c78b0e998ab4967906f9b0-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fdonggang-huaqiao-seafood-market\">Klook here<\/a>.&nbsp;<br>You can book an electric scooter on <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/er6JG9B4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Klook here<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/116869-electric-scooter-rental-xiaoliuqiu-ysrt?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/119055-locomotive-rental-donggang-xiaoliuqiu-round-trip-ferry-ticket-taiwan?cid=9223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">here<\/a>.<br>You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-cycling-guide\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Xiaoliuqiu \u5c0f\u7409\u7403\u61c9\u8981\u8a02\u54ea\u500b\u4f4f\u5bbf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Booking accommodation on the island can be difficult in the summer months and on weekends when rooms can be fully booked for months in advance.<br>Some places we have stayed at that I recommend are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agoda.tp.st\/mof8aKcB\" title=\"\">Yujing 6.8<\/a>, which is a four-story house near Dafu Harbor (you can book on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=104&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=2854&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fpartners%2Fpartnersearch.aspx%3Fhid%3D16860578%26pcs%3D1&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=agoda&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=click&amp;journey_id=3tsGKxEBxDHqRfIBGzy2O&amp;trace_id=Zz93164c0771d34067a620f21-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=2076&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ftw%2Fyang-xin-min-su-ping-dong-xian.en-gb.html%3Faid%3D356980%26label%3Dgog235jc-1DCAso5wFCHnlhbmcteGluLW1pbi1zdS1waW5nLWRvbmcteGlhbkgzWANo5wGIAQGYAQm4ARfIAQzYAQPoAQGIAgGoAgO4Aq3F56YGwAIB0gIkMWE0MmUzZmQtNjIyYi00ZDlkLWEwYWYtYTJhY2E4NmYwNTQ02AIE4AIB%26sid%3D4e3001c416f0597554693f4bf2c65fad%26dist%3D0%26group_adults%3D2%26group_children%3D0%26keep_landing%3D1%26no_rooms%3D1%26sb_price_type%3Dtotal%26type%3Dtotal%26&amp;campaign_id=84&amp;journey_id=oNcYIGxz2VTuzvN-BF2A3&amp;trace_id=Zz93164c0771d34067a620f21-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com here<\/a>),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=104&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=2854&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fpartners%2Fpartnersearch.aspx%3Fhid%3D36106884%26pcs%3D1&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=agoda&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=click&amp;journey_id=UQ_Yjjx0rHO-H27Bcj7Pl&amp;trace_id=Zz93164c0771d34067a620f21-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boliu B&amp;B (\u67cf\u7409\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/a>&nbsp;which is also a nice newly renovated hostel right on the main street near lots of restaurants (you can book on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=104&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=2854&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fpartners%2Fpartnersearch.aspx%3Fhid%3D36106884%26pcs%3D1&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=agoda&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=click&amp;journey_id=syKk0Jmfm7iwv3yyat-TE&amp;trace_id=Zz93164c0771d34067a620f21-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=2076&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ftw%2Fbo-liu-min-su.html%3Flang%3Den-us%26soz%3D1%26lang_changed%3D1&amp;campaign_id=84&amp;journey_id=BlUhZIsiffesRvppEJ4lB&amp;trace_id=Zz93164c0771d34067a620f21-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com here<\/a>),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=104&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=2854&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fpartners%2Fpartnersearch.aspx%3Fhid%3D7416991%26pcs%3D1&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=agoda&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=click&amp;journey_id=zjYhqc2AjpEHpj9eYCl7f&amp;trace_id=Zz93164c0771d34067a620f21-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Haichan Hostel&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;which is a traditional three-sided Taiwanese mansion near the beach (you can book on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=104&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=2854&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fpartners%2Fpartnersearch.aspx%3Fhid%3D7416991%26pcs%3D1&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=agoda&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=click&amp;journey_id=u_b6RfAy7FlyEbgtNzSpo&amp;trace_id=Zz93164c0771d34067a620f21-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda here<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=2076&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ftw%2Fhaichian-hostel.en-gb.html%3Faid%3D356980%26label%3Dgog235jc-1DCAso5wFCD2hhaWNoaWFuLWhvc3RlbEgzWANo5wGIAQGYAQm4ARfIAQzYAQPoAQGIAgGoAgO4AsnH56YGwAIB0gIkNTlmYjJiMTAtMzczMi00MWZhLTk2NGUtMTQ0MzIxYTlkZWRk2AIE4AIB%26sid%3D4e3001c416f0597554693f4bf2c65fad%26dist%3D0%26group_adults%3D2%26group_children%3D0%26keep_landing%3D1%26no_rooms%3D1%26sb_price_type%3Dtotal%26type%3Dtotal%26&amp;campaign_id=84&amp;journey_id=X145w5cEX8379ciT92qFv&amp;trace_id=Zz93164c0771d34067a620f21-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com here<\/a>), and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=104&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=2854&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fpartners%2Fpartnersearch.aspx%3Fhid%3D7424618%26pcs%3D1&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=agoda&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=click&amp;journey_id=ZQwnwZJbc0twY0kOgbWMX&amp;trace_id=Zz93164c0771d34067a620f21-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baisha Bay B&amp;B<\/a>&nbsp;which is a great place near the main harbor that is only one story so there are no stairs (you can book on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=104&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=2854&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fpartners%2Fpartnersearch.aspx%3Fhid%3D7424618%26pcs%3D1&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=agoda&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=click&amp;journey_id=fsFcGxPmNK46sYK94o8uk&amp;trace_id=Zz93164c0771d34067a620f21-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda here<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=104&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=2854&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fpartners%2Fpartnersearch.aspx%3Fhid%3D7424618%26pcs%3D1&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=agoda&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=click&amp;journey_id=vrmtNzNocoN3qVHp9c3IB&amp;trace_id=Zz93164c0771d34067a620f21-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;<\/a>or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=417346&amp;trs=215740&amp;p=2076&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ftw%2Fxiao-liu-qiu-bai-sha-wan-min-su.en-gb.html%3Faid%3D318615%26label%3DNew_English_EN_TW_26767227265-2QoC02tF6DHvhsA9wxV_twS217242735999%253Apl%253Ata%253Ap1%253Ap2%253Aac%253Aap%253Aneg%253Afi%253Atiaud-297601666235%253Adsa-199159332985%253Alp9040379%253Ali%253Adec%253Adm%26sid%3D4e3001c416f0597554693f4bf2c65fad%26dest_id%3D-2635097%3Bdest_type%3Dcity%3Bdist%3D0%3Bgroup_adults%3D2%3Bgroup_children%3D0%3Bhapos%3D1%3Bhpos%3D1%3Bno_rooms%3D1%3Breq_adults%3D2%3Breq_children%3D0%3Broom1%3DA%252CA%3Bsb_price_type%3Dtotal%3Bsr_order%3Dpopularity%3Bsrepoch%3D1692001310%3Bsrpvid%3D57b83accfa3e02c3%3Btype%3Dtotal%3Bucfs%3D1%26%23hotelTmpl&amp;campaign_id=84&amp;journey_id=s5QfAtrsowNu4zeqUM9y4&amp;trace_id=Zz93164c0771d34067a620f21-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booking.com here<\/a>). All of the owners of these places were very helpful and even helped me to move my luggage and rent scooters.&nbsp;<br>Some hostels require that you pay for my room in advance via bank wire transfer (this may not be an option if you are a foreign traveler, so make sure they accept credit cards if you do not have a Taiwan bank account), but you should not have to do this if you book through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=104&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=2854&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fpartners%2Fpartnersearch.aspx%3Fcity%3D702189%26pcs%3D1&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=agoda&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=click&amp;journey_id=A8OM7x4Rf-HbOu0ikH0qU&amp;trace_id=Zz93164c0771d34067a620f21-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agoda<\/a>&nbsp;or another hotel booking site.<br>Looking for a hotel? Find out where to stay in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreignersintaiwan.com\/blog-370963385326684\/taiwan-hotelaccommodation-booking-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Taiwan hotels guide<\/a>&nbsp;or search for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?campaign_id=104&amp;marker=417346&amp;p=2854&amp;trs=215740&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agoda.com%2Fpartners%2Fpartnersearch.aspx%3Fcity%3D4951%26hl%3Den-us%26pcs%3D1&amp;product_type=linkswitcher&amp;link_brand=agoda&amp;link_type=brand_program&amp;page_type=click&amp;journey_id=PrCcJ-NzCgikTtT3O-oeg&amp;trace_id=Zz93164c0771d34067a620f21-417346&amp;promo_kind=tp_long&amp;page_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foreignersintaiwan.com%2Fblog%2Fxiaoliuqiu-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hotel deals in Taiwan here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I find Snorkeling Tours in Xiaoliuqiu? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple snorkeling shops around the islands, and some hostels even have their own snorkel gear and tours.<br>If you are not sure where to go, the best thing to do is to book a snorkeling tour on Klook here or KKday here. <br>There are many options available, starting from about <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=75560&amp;aff_adid=940359&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dxiaoliuqiu%2520snorkel%26spm%3DSearchResult.SearchSuggest_LIST%26clickId%3Dd7b66b1a83\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">10 USD<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_3d4bc5-b5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_3d4bc5-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_3d4bc5-b5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_3d4bc5-b5 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_3d4bc5-b5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_3d4bc5-b5\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_3d4bc5-b5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_3d4bc5-b5\">You can also book multiple tours, such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/127475?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">snorkeling<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/102247?cid=https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/127475?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">scuba diving<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/123283?cid=https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/127475?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">SUP experience<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/115942?cid=https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/127475?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Kayak Sailing<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=75560&amp;aff_adid=940359&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F34552-sunset-semi-submarine-experience-lambai-island%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">submarine ride<\/a>, and more\u00a0through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=718770&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dxiaoliuqiu%26spm%3DHome.TopSearchBar%3Aany%3A%3AMwebMainBanner%3ATopSearchBar.SearchInput%26clickId%3D13c36e9d1a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/102247?cid=https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/127475?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday<\/a>, such as the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=33635&amp;aff_adid=718770&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-US%2Factivity%2F70879-lambai-island-activity-pass%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dbecbb3fbea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xiaoliuqiu Experience Pass.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">Where to rent Snorkel Equipment in Xiaoliuqiu \u5c0f\u7409\u7403\u61c9\u8981\u5728\u54ea\u88cf\u79df\u6d6e\u6f5b\u88dd\u5099\uff1f<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_8e4e39-ce, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_8e4e39-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_8e4e39-ce\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_8e4e39-ce mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_8e4e39-ce[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_8e4e39-ce\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_8e4e39-ce wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_8e4e39-ce\">There is a little-known secret that you can rent snorkel equipment from most of the snorkel tour shops on the island. For instance, I rented a snorkel mask for just 50 NT (1.50 USD) per day one time. You can Google search for snorkel shops on Xiaoliuqiu, there is one almost on every corner. Or, if in doubt, you can book a snorkeling tour on <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate.klook.com\/redirect?aid=75560&amp;aff_adid=940359&amp;k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dxiaoliuqiu%2520snorkel%26spm%3DSearchResult.SearchSuggest_LIST%26clickId%3Dd7b66b1a83\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Klook here<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/127475?cid=20125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KKday here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Rules and Tips While Snorkeling in Xiaoliuqiu \u5c0f\u7409\u7403\u5efa\u8b70\u8207\u898f\u5247\uff1a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay at least 5 meters away from Sea Turtles if possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not touch sea turtles or other marine life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not enter the Shanfu, Venice Beach, Duziping, or Yufu Intertidal Zones without a licensed guide, and do not snorkel there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using sunscreen; use a rash guard or wet suit instead, or find reef-safe sunscreen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you cannot swim well, wear a life jacket and bring a whistle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear fins for your safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure your fins fit properly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test equipment in the shallows before venturing into deep water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure your goggles fit properly and do not let water in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can purchase anti-fog cream for snorkeling goggles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always bring a friend, and never snorkel alone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay away from sharp rocks. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are worried about cuts from rocks, you can consider wearing diving gloves or a wet suit. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not snorkel during rough seas or adverse weather, especially not during a Typhoon sea warning or large wave warning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay close to the shore and pace yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay calm and do not over-exert yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are caught in a rip-tide current, swim horizontally to the shoreline until you are out of the current. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are in distress, wave for help. You can also hold your hand flat, palm down, and wave it side to side to show there is a problem or danger. If you are tired, place both hands on top of your head to signal that you&#8217;re just stopping to rest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">Best Places to Snorkel in Xiaoliuqiu \u5c0f\u7409\u7403\u6700\u4f73\u6d6e\u6f5b\u9ede\uff1a<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_1302ea-2d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_1302ea-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_1302ea-2d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_1302ea-2d mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_1302ea-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_1302ea-2d\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_1302ea-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_1302ea-2d\">You can&#8217;t snorkel everywhere in Xiaoliuqiu. Some places are protected and off-limits. Here are the best places in Xiaoliuqiu to snorkel freely on your own without breaking any rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">1. Shanfu Harbor \u6749\u798f\u6f01\u6e2f<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/105016990-2815545328556244-6158663808578536783-n_orig-jpg-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4463\" style=\"width:898px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shanfu Fishing Harbor (\u6749\u798f\u6f01\u6e2f) is a nice swimming spot&nbsp;with a small beach that you can see in the background.&nbsp;The three of us visited here in 2014 and took a photo, which has become the blog&#8217;s logo.&nbsp;Due to the large shallow sea-grass beds here, it may also be the easiest place to see sea turtles on the island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-GByJOPaodjM\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"GByJOPaodjM\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/GByJOPaodjM\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">You can check out our drone video of Shanfu Harbor above. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-nl2Pf2QaQSA\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"nl2Pf2QaQSA\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/nl2Pf2QaQSA\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Or you can also check out our second video from the area here. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=609580882843833\"><\/script>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid0cqcLzA9PW96vyi4xQgVvYiWnJFAzMbYbKh4gNpzRpmT4K21UsJtzrgjKd9EcWx1Dl\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/649329759036793\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>360 degree view of Shanfu Harbor on Xiaoliuqiu Island, another great swimming spot. This is also the location of our logo. Below there are two sea turtles in the water but they may be hard to see. #\u6749\u798f\u6f01\u6e2f #\u5c0f\u7409\u7403<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\">Foreigners in Taiwan \u5916\u570b\u4eba\u5728\u53f0\u7063<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/649329759036793\">Wednesday, September 9, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out our 360-degree panorama above or here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/649329759036793\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/649329759036793<\/a><br><br>You can see that the harbor and swimming area are separated. This place is also a very popular diving spot because there is a sunken ship nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/xiaoliuqiu7t7-115-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7472\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place to see sea turtles in Xiaoliuqiu is around the shallow area of Shafu Harbor. You can see at least six turtles in the photo above. You are pretty much guaranteed to see green sea turtles here during any kind of weather. However, it is best to go during high tide so there is more water for you to swim in. Also, do not swim past the buoys, which are there to protect you from being hit by boats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/xuaioliuqiu44-5-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7488\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another photo of snorkelers at Shanfu Harbor. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_4dbc68-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_4dbc68-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_4dbc68-60\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_4dbc68-60 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_4dbc68-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_4dbc68-60\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_4dbc68-60 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_4dbc68-60\">You can check out more of our photos of Shanfu Harbor here: <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#shanfu-fishing-harbor- \">https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#shanfu-fishing-harbor- <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">2. Beauty Beach \u7f8e\u4eba\u6c99\u7058<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-191_orig-jpg-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4447\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_305ef8-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_305ef8-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_305ef8-70\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_305ef8-70 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_305ef8-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_305ef8-70\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_305ef8-70 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_305ef8-70\">Beauty Beach, aka Meirondong \u7f8e\u4eba\u6d1e, is another great little beach and snorkeling spot. There are also some nice beachside trails nearby. However, you have to pay a small fee to enter (about <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/rLv9prZy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">200 NT<\/a>). However, if you join a <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/rLv9prZy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">snorkeling tour<\/a>, you do not have to pay an extra entrance fee. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_edcf4f-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_edcf4f-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_edcf4f-53\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_edcf4f-53 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_edcf4f-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_edcf4f-53\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_edcf4f-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_edcf4f-53\">This is the first place that I ever snorkeled and the first time I ever saw a wild sea turtle in my life! I joined a <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/rLv9prZy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">snorkeling tour<\/a> like the ones shown in the video above. They ask you to float on a life ring while a guide walks you around. If you are not used to the waves you could possibly get seasick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-L3fp3vNcPqw\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"L3fp3vNcPqw\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/L3fp3vNcPqw\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Check out our drone video above for an overview of Meirendong Beach \u7f8e\u4eba\u6d1e\u6c99\u7058.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=609580882843833\"><\/script>\n\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid02cwWLBt14CkzwGumqiLuNC5BfUCY18UpHGobZ27pAHsjofA8aXundRGiRqpWM1VG6l\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/648674642435638\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>360 degree view of Meirendong Beach on Xiaoliuqiu Island. There is a nice small beach here and easy access to some amazing snorkeling locations. #\u7f8e\u4eba\u6d1e #\u5c0f\u7409\u7403 #\u53f0\u7063 #\u6d6e\u6f5b<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\">Foreigners in Taiwan \u5916\u570b\u4eba\u5728\u53f0\u7063<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/648674642435638\">Tuesday, September 8, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out our 360-degree panorama above. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/648674642435638\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/648674642435638<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check out more of our photos of Beauty Beach here: https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#meirendong-beauty-cave-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Zhongao Beach \u4e2d\u6fb3\u6c99\u7058<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-224_orig-jpg-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4442\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Zhong&#8217;ao beach is one of the best beaches on the island. However the water is a little deep and the waves can be big too. It is also a popular spot for Kayaking, and you can often see stacks of kayaks on the beach. However, on nice days with clear water, this can be a good snorkeling spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-LDcp-3pAUes\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"LDcp-3pAUes\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/LDcp-3pAUes\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Check out our drone video above for an overview of Zhong&#8217;ao Beach \u4e2d\u6fb3\u6c99\u7058.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=609580882843833\"><\/script>\n\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid033LsQmh1KiKWr4Jzxrt51dBB3WzG6zRCUekjKhRrdeturDn75TRBax4hwaeME3YtNl\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/649428072360295\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>A 360 degree view of Zhong\u2019ao Beach in Xiaoliuqiu, it\u2019s the most accessible and largest sandy beach on the island. It\u2019s&#8230;<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\">Foreigners in Taiwan \u5916\u570b\u4eba\u5728\u53f0\u7063<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/649428072360295\">Wednesday, September 9, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out our 360-degree panorama above or here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/649428072360295\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/649428072360295<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out more photos of Zhongao beach here: <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#zhongao-beach-\">https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#zhongao-beach-<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Flower Vase Rock <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/%E8%8A%B1%E7%93%B6%E7%9F%B3?__eep__=6&amp;__tn__=*NK*F\">\u82b1\u74f6\u5ca9<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/118836685-317875762983259-469436225033354169-n_orig-jpg-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4440\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Flower Vase Rock is perhaps the most recognizable rock formation in&nbsp;Xiaoliuqiu, and it is often used as the symbol of the island for its unique shape.&nbsp;The water is also clear and shallow here, which means it is great for snorkeling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-Hf-cqOOrGAY\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"Hf-cqOOrGAY\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/Hf-cqOOrGAY\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Check out our drone video above for an overview of Flower Vase Rock \u82b1\u74f6\u77f3.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=609580882843833\"><\/script>\n\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid0dwAsDM3KesHd71YCZ9T5ckTRadBSBwQ8DMohy3FqDou1Wp2EYMbJWwyaoRtiUc7Jl\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/648025259167243\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>360 degree view from Flower Vase Rock on Xiaoliuqiu Island #\u82b1\u74f6\u77f3 #\u5c0f\u7409\u7403<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\">Foreigners in Taiwan \u5916\u570b\u4eba\u5728\u53f0\u7063<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/648025259167243\">Monday, September 7, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out our 360-degree panorama above or here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/648025259167243 \">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/648025259167243 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out more photos of flower vase rock here: <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#flower-vase-rock-\">https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#flower-vase-rock-<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Secret Beach \u539a\u77f3\u9b5a\u6fb3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/118822463-2787438188150937-4811559232570064061-n_orig-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4444\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_c7f603-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_c7f603-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_c7f603-78\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_c7f603-78 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_c7f603-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_c7f603-78\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_c7f603-78 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_c7f603-78\">Secret Beach is a small stretch of sand on the southern tip of the island. As you can tell, it&#8217;s not really a secret at all. But the water is usually always nice and calm here, making it a great place to snorkel. However, if you really want great snorkeling, you may have to venture out a bit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-L3zHJX-HqOQ\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"L3zHJX-HqOQ\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/L3zHJX-HqOQ\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Check out our drone video above for an overview of Secret Beach \u79d8\u5bc6\u6c99\u7058.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=609580882843833\"><\/script>\n\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid02XBm4LXXo7D2rosExzxPCahjXBn697x6qg57BuDYYMLMTaUmBkRxq8MYgeRWdEGKvl\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/648809789088790\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>360 degree view of Secret Beach, a small patch of sandy beach on Xiaoliuqiu\u2019s southeast coastline. It\u2019s not really a&#8230;<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\">Foreigners in Taiwan \u5916\u570b\u4eba\u5728\u53f0\u7063<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/648809789088790\">Wednesday, September 9, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out our 360-degree panorama above or here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/648809789088790\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/648809789088790<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out more photos of Secret Beach here: <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#secret-beach-\">https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#secret-beach-<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Dafu Natural Swimming Pool \u5927\u798f\u4ead\u5929\u7136\u6e38\u6cf3\u6c60<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-240_orig-jpg-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4443\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dafu \u201cnatural&nbsp;swimming&nbsp;pool\u201d lies just outside of Dafu Harbor on Xiaoliuqiu. It is a protected area for snorkeling, diving, and kayaking. Even though there are usually lots of people, you can still see lots of sea turtles in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-_WRgXyzWRdY\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"_WRgXyzWRdY\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/_WRgXyzWRdY\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Check out our drone video above for an overview of Dafu Natural Swimming Pool.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=609580882843833\"><\/script>\n\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid0ic7xWvu56cozP8gQf6SrnDwU67hURBB7kwAr9k2T9xuta7r54Ny1PWT7HifjyvtDl\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/652447203575260\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>360 degree aerial view from the \u201cnatural swimming pool\u201d outside of Dafu Harbor on Xiaoliuqiu. It was some of the best&#8230;<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\">Foreigners in Taiwan \u5916\u570b\u4eba\u5728\u53f0\u7063<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/652447203575260\">Monday, June 26, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out our 360-degree panorama above or here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/652447203575260\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/652447203575260<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out more photos of Dafuting Natural Swimming Pool here: <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#dafuting-natural-swimming-pool-\">https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#dafuting-natural-swimming-pool-<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Flying Coast \u98db\u884c\u6d77\u5cb8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoliuqiulamay224-166-2048x1152.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4460\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Feixing Coast on Xiaoliuqiu near Dafu Harbor is a secret spot with some of the best snorkeling and clearest water near the island. Also, there is usually no one else here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-7k6QlR96Bxw\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"7k6QlR96Bxw\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/7k6QlR96Bxw\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Check out our drone video above for an overview of Flying Coast. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=609580882843833\"><\/script>\n\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid02sTQaEFFf18XUQW95Pj68P8Ac6VcquFndJj9Mwbou4mEFULZE6Fqy2cwsaDShqYYRl\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/897656769054301\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>360 degree aerial view from the Feixing Coast \u98db\u884c\u6d77\u7058 on Xiaoliuqiu near Dafu Harbor. This is a secret spot with some of the best snorkeling and clearest water near the island. \ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f \ud83e\udd3f<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\">Foreigners in Taiwan \u5916\u570b\u4eba\u5728\u53f0\u7063<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/897656769054301\">Sunday, August 18, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out our 360-degree panorama above or here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/897656769054301\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/897656769054301<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoliuqiulamay224-663-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4461\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another view of the water at Flying Coast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PictureThis_20250326_144952-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7456\" style=\"width:898px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the same spot above, you can see at least four sea turtles occupying this area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoliuqiulamay224-666-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4462\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another view of the Feixing Coast on a cloudy day. The easiest way to get here is by walking from Dafu Harbor. However, there is an old trail in disrepair that connects it to the sunset pavilion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xiaoliuqiu Snorkeling Map:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have placed the best snorkeling locations in Xiaoliuqiu on this map for your reference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=114QdIun3zwV1Y6RhOaVgQDB8D7BCnDA&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">Off-Limits Places to Snorkel \u7981\u6b62\u6d6e\u6f5b\u7684\u5730\u9ede:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">Gebanwan \/ Venice Beach \u86e4\u677f\u7063<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/118988992-321645312283313-7257068440226032773-n_orig.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/118988992-321645312283313-7257068440226032773-n_orig.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/118988992-321645312283313-7257068440226032773-n_orig-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/118988992-321645312283313-7257068440226032773-n_orig-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/118988992-321645312283313-7257068440226032773-n_orig-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gebanwan aka Venice Beach is my favorite beach in Taiwan and has some of the best sand. Technically, it is an intertidal zone, and there will be a control station here starting in 2024. Green Sea Turtles also occasionally nest on this beach. You can come and go to the intertidal zone with a guide. You can also swim here up to the white buoys. Just make sure you don&#8217;t touch or step on any intertidal sea creatures, or you could face a fine.\u00a0If you pass the buoys or get too close to sea turtles, you will get whistled at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-tJejC8aT3YY\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"tJejC8aT3YY\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/tJejC8aT3YY\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Check out our drone video above for an overview of Gebanwan Beach \u86e4\u677f\u7063.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-O2Di5XgHf0g\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"O2Di5XgHf0g\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/O2Di5XgHf0g\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Check out another video of Geban Beach above. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=609580882843833\"><\/script>\n\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid03C2ThifuNrmXy5SKEbXf8nv7EKH8FixCc4yAQmXPdAP382gcxEiK2SA18bQ4tYn3l\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/652795398690229\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>360 view of Geban Bay, one of the best beaches on Xiaoliuqiu. Can you find the sea turtle in the water? Unfortunately&#8230;<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\">Foreigners in Taiwan \u5916\u570b\u4eba\u5728\u53f0\u7063<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/652795398690229\">Monday, September 14, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out our 360-degree panorama above or here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/652795398690229 \">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/652795398690229 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out more photos of Venice Beach here: <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#gebanwan-venice-beach--\">https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#gebanwan-venice-beach&#8211;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">Yufu Fishing Harbor \u6f01\u798f\u6f01\u6e2f<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-294_orig-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-294_orig-jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-294_orig-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-294_orig-jpg-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-294_orig-jpg-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_3c77cd-cc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_3c77cd-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_3c77cd-cc\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_3c77cd-cc mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_3c77cd-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_3c77cd-cc\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_3c77cd-cc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_3c77cd-cc\">Yufu Harbor was small but a popular take-off spot for snorkelers.&nbsp;However, recently, a fence has been put up around the harbor, and water activities have officially been banned. I think this is because of conflicts with local fishermen. It&#8217;s a sad fate, but probably for the best. It&#8217;s okay; there are other places to snorkel in Xiaoliuqiu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-FQlco0Ann5w\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"FQlco0Ann5w\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/FQlco0Ann5w\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Check out our drone video above for an overview of Yufu Harbor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=609580882843833\"><\/script>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid028MG57okDgU2BmPPiy1nBdT1wCcyyEoKJEx38FYCPmExTrNh2qFdN42EiWnMDAFPil\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/571569218329726\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>View from Yufu Harbor in Xiaoliuqiu. After six trips to the island, this is the first time that I went snorkeling at&#8230;<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\">Foreigners in Taiwan \u5916\u570b\u4eba\u5728\u53f0\u7063<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/571569218329726\">Wednesday, March 1, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out our 360-degree panorama above or here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid028MG57okDgU2BmPPiy1nBdT1wCcyyEoKJEx38FYCPmExTrNh2qFdN42EiWnMDAFPil\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out more photos of the area here: <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#yufu-harbor-\">https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#yufu-harbor-<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yuchengwei Intertidal Zone (\u6f01\u57d5\u5c3e\u6f6e\u9593\u5e36)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-340_orig-jpg-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4441\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yuchengwei is another one of the three controlled intertidal zones in Xiaoliuqiu. You will need a guide to visit here. Even though it is beautiful and pristine, don&#8217;t snorkel here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out more photos of the area here: <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#yuchengwei-intertidal-zone-\">https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#yuchengwei-intertidal-zone-<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">Duziping \u809a\u4ed4\u576a\u6f6e\u9593\u5e36<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-129_orig-jpg-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4448\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_95ba97-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_95ba97-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_95ba97-4c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_95ba97-4c mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_95ba97-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_95ba97-4c\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_95ba97-4c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_95ba97-4c\">Duzaiping Beach is the third and final regulated inter-tidal zone on Xiaoliuqiu. It takes a long walk through private jungle property to get there or a precarious walk along the shoreline. Technically you need a guide to visit the intertidal zone, so don&#8217;t try to snorkel here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-QVKRUGlf2pM\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"QVKRUGlf2pM\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/QVKRUGlf2pM\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Check out our drone video above for an overview of Duziping. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=609580882843833\"><\/script>\n\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid0am3RoeZJRYQsuqHtD4reUjo1k8PMSjvj4EZd4ebiJsMMPbADdPZN1TuE4hkTLWA6l\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/571569878329660\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>This is Duziping Beach, the most pristine coastline on Xiaoliuqiu, because you can&#039;t visit here without a guide, and you&#8230;<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\">Foreigners in Taiwan \u5916\u570b\u4eba\u5728\u53f0\u7063<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/571569878329660\">Saturday, March 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out our 360-degree panorama above or here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid0am3RoeZJRYQsuqHtD4reUjo1k8PMSjvj4EZd4ebiJsMMPbADdPZN1TuE4hkTLWA6l \">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid0am3RoeZJRYQsuqHtD4reUjo1k8PMSjvj4EZd4ebiJsMMPbADdPZN1TuE4hkTLWA6l <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out more photos of the area here: <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#duzaiping-beach-\">https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#duzaiping-beach-<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xiaoliuqiu Shanfu Intertidal Zone \u5c0f\u7409\u7403\u6749\u798f\u6f6e\u9593\u5e36<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-600_orig-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-600_orig-jpg.webp 1100w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-600_orig-jpg-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-600_orig-jpg-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoloiuqiu2-600_orig-jpg-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_5f9860-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_5f9860-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_5f9860-e1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_5f9860-e1 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_5f9860-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_5f9860-e1\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_5f9860-e1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_5f9860-e1\">To the right of Shanfu Harbor is one of the three intertidal zones that are controlled. You will need a guide to visit this place in order to protect the sea creatures here.<br>The Shanfu Ecological Trail is a short trail that follows an old military bunker and has a great view of the ocean.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-rINVKOzipe4\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"rINVKOzipe4\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/rINVKOzipe4\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Check out our drone video above for an overview of Shanfu Intertidal Zone. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v21.0&#038;appId=609580882843833\"><\/script>\n\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid0qwPJbMUa1W2Rq5ghgExNw6jZdRpPW5EmGkNvS5dyeo4jwNeEvhDJBTxpaH3MVurWl\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/571015241718457\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>360 degree view from above the old artillery emplacement on the west side of Xiaoliuqiu. This bunker used to have huge&#8230;<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\">Foreigners in Taiwan \u5916\u570b\u4eba\u5728\u53f0\u7063<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/571015241718457\">Thursday, February 9, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_f7cb8f-35, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_f7cb8f-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_f7cb8f-35\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_f7cb8f-35 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_f7cb8f-35[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_f7cb8f-35\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_f7cb8f-35 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_f7cb8f-35\">You can also check out our 360-degree panorama above or here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid0qwPJbMUa1W2Rq5ghgExNw6jZdRpPW5EmGkNvS5dyeo4jwNeEvhDJBTxpaH3MVurWl\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Foreignersintaiwanblog\/posts\/pfbid0qwPJbMUa1W2Rq5ghgExNw6jZdRpPW5EmGkNvS5dyeo4jwNeEvhDJBTxpaH3MVurWl<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out more photos of the area here: <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#shanfu-intertidal-zone- \">https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-island\/#shanfu-intertidal-zone- <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sea Turtle Spotting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoliuqiu7t7-525-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4478\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are seven types of sea turtles in the world, and five of them can be seen in Taiwan. However, because Xiaoliuqiu is covered in seagrass, and Green Sea Turtles love seagrass, the chances of seeing a green sea turtle are very good. In fact, I only have photos of Green Sea Turtles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different Types of Sea Turtles:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Green Sea Turtles \u7da0\u8835\u9f9c (l\u01dc x\u012b gu\u012b)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/1788\/5284\/files\/types-of-sea-turtle-species-infographic.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PictureThis_20250326_150048-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7459\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia Mydas) can grow 5 feet long (1.5 m) and weigh up to 700 pounds (317 kg). I have seen some on Xiaoliuqiu with the same body size as a person and with heads just as big as a person. These sea turtles have serrated, saw-like beaks that help them grip and tear away sea grass. They are the only herbivorous type of sea turtle. Green sea turtles are the most numerous type of sea turtle seen around Xiaoliuqiu (over 99%) due to the abundant seagrass found there, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmmba.gov.tw\/News_Content.aspx?n=FF40572369107C6E&amp;sms=4BD2D29B72CA27F8&amp;s=1CF2B84050155CF6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">over 700<\/a> recorded turtles around the island. Green Turtles also nest on Xiaoliuqiu, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/orchid-island-lanyu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Orchid Island<\/a> and Wang An Island in <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/guide-to-penghu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Penghu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loggerhead Sea Turtles \u8d64\u8835\u9f9c (ch\u00ec x\u012b gu\u012b)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/1788\/5284\/files\/types-of-sea-turtle-species-infographic.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PictureThis_20250326_150105-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7460\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Chelonia Mydas) can grow 4 feet long (1 m) and weigh up to 300 pounds (136 kg). Loggerheads have massive heads and powerful jaws with which to crush crabs and conch shells at the bottom of the ocean. Chances are you will not see a Loggerhead near the surface or near shores, and they are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epochtimes.com\/b5\/16\/7\/4\/n8064608.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">rarely seen<\/a> in Taiwan except when they have washed ashore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hawksbill Sea Turtles <strong>\u73b3\u7441<\/strong> (d\u00e0i m\u00e0o)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/1788\/5284\/files\/types-of-sea-turtle-species-infographic.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PictureThis_20250326_150121-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7461\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hawksbill Sea Turtles (Eretmochelys Imbricata) can grow 3 feet long (100 cm) and weigh up to 150 pounds (68 kg). Hawksbill sea turtles have a bird-like beak that helps them tear away at spongy coral. Because their main food source (coral) is declining worldwide, these sea turtles are critically endangered. They are the second-most numerous type of sea turtle around Taiwan, but they still only make up only 1% of the sea turtle population there. They nest on <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/green-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Green Island<\/a>, and there are eight recorded Hawksbill individuals near Xiaoliuqiu, so you may see one around Xiaoliuqiu. I think I have seen them before, but they are usually afraid of humans and swim away quickly if they see you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kemp&#8217;s Ridley Sea Turtle \u80af\u6c0f\u9f9c (k\u011bn sh\u00ec gu\u012b)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/1788\/5284\/files\/types-of-sea-turtle-species-infographic.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PictureThis_20250326_150135-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7462\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kemp&#8217;s Ridley Sea Turtles (Lepidochelys Kempii) can grow 2.5 feet long (80 cm) and weigh up to 100 pounds (45 kg). These turtles are also critically endangered. Because they live in the Atlantic Ocean, you will not see one in the wild in Taiwan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Olive Ridley Sea Turtles \u6b16\u8835\u9f9c (l\u01cen x\u012b gu\u012b)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/1788\/5284\/files\/types-of-sea-turtle-species-infographic.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PictureThis_20250326_150149-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7463\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Olive Ridley Sea Turtles (Lepidochelys Olivacea) can grow 2.5 feet long (80 cm) and weigh up to 100 pounds (45 kg). It is named for its olive-colored shell. They are the most abundant type of sea turtle, so there is a slight chance you will see one, but they are very <a href=\"https:\/\/video.ltn.com.tw\/article\/VHGFOVx7Xxg\/PLI7xntdRxhw1UWsgraa6LMK0szgn9mLbn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">rarely seen<\/a> around Taiwan and the western Pacific in general due to a lack of nesting grounds there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flatback Turtle \u5e73\u80cc\u9f9c (p\u00edng b\u00e8i gu\u012b)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/1788\/5284\/files\/types-of-sea-turtle-species-infographic.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PictureThis_20250326_150201-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7464\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Flatback Sea Turtles (Natator Depressus, aka Australian Flatback Turtles) can grow 3 feet long (100 cm) and weigh up to 200 pounds (90 kg). Because they only stay near northern Australia, chances are you will not see one of these turtles near Xiaoliuqiu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leatherback Sea Turtles \u9769\u9f9c (g\u00e9 gu\u012b)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/1788\/5284\/files\/types-of-sea-turtle-species-infographic.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PictureThis_20250326_150216-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7465\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Leatherback Turtles (Dermochelys Coriacea, also called <strong>\u4e09\u83f1\u9f9c<\/strong> in Chinese) can grow 7 feet long (2 m) and weigh up to 2000 pounds (900 kg). Leatherback sea turtles usually dive deep in the ocean looking for soft invertebrates such as jellyfish to eat. Leatherbacks are rarely seen around Taiwan, and there have only been <a href=\"https:\/\/homeruntaiwan.com\/detail\/article\/1574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">a few sightings<\/a> every several years, most of the time washing up on beaches or being caught in nets. Do not expect to see one of these around Xiaoliuqiu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Tell the Difference Between Green Sea Turtles and Hawksbills:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way you can tell the difference between species is by looking at the shape of their shells and the number of plates on their heads. In Taiwan, you will likely only see two types of sea turtles: <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-snorkeling-guide\/#green-sea-turtles--lu-xi-gui\">Green Sea Turtles \u7da0\u8835\u9f9c (l\u01dc x\u012b gu\u012b)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-snorkeling-guide\/#hawksbill-sea-turtles--dai-mao\">Hawksbill Sea Turtles \u73b3\u7441 (d\u00e0i m\u00e0o)<\/a>. If the sea turtle is huge, then it&#8217;s a Green Sea Turtle because Hawksbills do not grow big. However, sometimes it may be hard to tell the difference between a juvenile Green Sea Turtle and a Hawksbill. Here is a list that can help you differentiate the two:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hawksbills have <a href=\"https:\/\/fishnfins.com\/index.php\/our-blog\/172-difference-between-hawksbill-and-green-sea-turtle#:~:text=While%20the%20hawksbill%20turtle%20primarily,commonly%20found%20in%20seagrass%20beds.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">two pairs<\/a> of prefrontal scales (four scales at the front of their head between their eyes), while Green Sea Turtles only have one pair of prefrontal scales (only two scales at the front of their head between their eyes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hawksbills have sharp beaks similar to a bird with a more pronounced overbite, while Green Sea Turtles have more flat, serrated beaks and round heads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green Sea Turtle shells are flatter, soft, and rounded, while Hawksbill shells are more pointy, especially near the back, with serrated edges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green Sea Turtles eat seagrass while Hawksbills eat sea critters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green Sea Turtles grow up to 5 feet long (1.5 m), while Hawksbills only grow up to 3 feet long (100 cm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Sea Turtle Types Seen in Taiwan:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PictureThis_20250326_160439-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7466\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Taiwan&#8217;s Sea Turtle Conservation website <a href=\"https:\/\/turtlespottw.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Turtlespot.com<\/a>, the most numerous kind of sea turtle in Taiwan by far is the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-snorkeling-guide\/#green-sea-turtles--lu-xi-gui\">Green Sea Turtle \u7da0\u8835\u9f9c (l\u01dc x\u012b gu\u012b)<\/a> (in green above), with the next most common being the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-snorkeling-guide\/#hawksbill-sea-turtles--dai-mao\">Hawksbill Sea Turtle \u73b3\u7441 (d\u00e0i m\u00e0o)<\/a> (blue above), and last of all, the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/xiaoliuqiu-snorkeling-guide\/#olive-ridley-sea-turtles--lan-xi-gui\">Olive Ridley Sea Turtle \u6b16\u8835\u9f9c (l\u01cen x\u012b gu\u012b)<\/a> (yellow above), with Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles showing no data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taiwan Sea Turtle Database:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PictureThis_20250326_161343-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7467\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check out Taiwan&#8217;s sea turtle database at  <a href=\"https:\/\/turtlespottw.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Turtlespot.com<\/a> to see all the recorded sea turtles around the island, and you can also upload your own photos to the database to help with conservation efforts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to report your own Sea Turtle spotting: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Post your photos of sea turtles in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/470808019930309\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TurtleSpot Taiwan Facebook Group here<\/a>. <br><br>Don&#8217;t forget to continue to report every turtle you encounter with the details below:<br>\u3000<br>( Super welcome to copy and paste to complete info needed)<br>\u3000<br>1. Upload photos with left and right face and the whole body.<br>\u3000<br>2. Complete the <strong>info below:<\/strong><br><br>Date:\u3000<br><br>Time:<br><br>Location:<br><br>Dive site:<br><br>Depth:<br><br>Approach way when taking photo:<br>( scuba, free diving, snorkel, etc.)<br><br>Note:<br>(Some behaviors or something special you want to mention)<br>\u3000<br>Thank you in advance for everyone&#8217;s help! Let us build a Taiwan Turtle Database together!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Experience Snorkeling in Xiaoliuqiu:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-84-2048x1152.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4470\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have seen a lot of sea turtles in Xiaoliuqiu. Almost every time I get in the water I see one because they like to feed on the sea grass that is plentiful around the island&#8217;s shores. All of the photos I have are of green sea turtles. I want to say I have seen a hawksbill before, but maybe it was just a juvenile green turtle. Juvenile green sea turtles and Hawkbills seem more afraid of humans, while larger sea turtles are more chill and don&#8217;t care if humans are around. It may be hard to tell from the photos, but some of the green turtles are huge and can be as big and as long as a person, with heads as big as a person..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-209-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4471\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another photo of a turtle near Venice Beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xiaoliuqiu7t7-39-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4479\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Large Green Sea turtle at Shanfu Harbor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/FabTfFUUsAAHaG2-jpg-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7494\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another large Green Sea Turtle was totally unphased by my presence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-264.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-264.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-264-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-264-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-264-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-264-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a medium-sized green sea turtle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-30-2048x1152.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7490\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the biggest Green Turtle I ever saw, seen at Shanfu Harbor. His head was as big as mine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/xlt543213-108-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7476\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Me looking like a doofus getting a photo with two sea turtles at once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/xlt543213-70-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7478\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Green Sea Turtle swimming up toward me. Don&#8217;t worry, he turned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Types of Marine Life:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giant Clam \u5927\u7868\u78f2 (d\u00e0 ch\u0113 q\u00fa)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-377.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-377.jpg 960w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-377-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-377-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few giant clams around the island, but you should not touch them. They are an endangered species, and you can be fined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/xlt543213-51-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7474\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another giant clam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-95-2048x1152.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7489\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I spotted a third giant clam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sea Urchin <strong>\u6d77\u81bd<\/strong> (<strong>h\u01cei d\u01cen<\/strong>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-372.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-372.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-372-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-372-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-372-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-372-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see sea urchins all over the intertidal zones in Xiaoliuqiu. Be careful not to step on one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moorish Idols <strong>\u89d2\u942e\u9b5a<\/strong> \uff08<strong>ji\u01ceo li\u00e1n y\u00fa<\/strong>\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/P1210924-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4465\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_3bdaf7-23, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_3bdaf7-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_3bdaf7-23\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_3bdaf7-23 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_3bdaf7-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_3bdaf7-23\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2598_3bdaf7-23 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2598_3bdaf7-23\">Moorish idols are common reef fish that you can find all over the island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spotted Pufferfish <strong>\u9ed1\u6591\u53c9\u9f3b\u9c80<\/strong> \uff08<strong>h\u0113i b\u0101n ch\u0101 b\u00ed t\u00fan<\/strong>\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/P1210920-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4466\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pufferfish and their colorful cousins, the Spotted Pufferfish are a common sight on Xiaoliuqiu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sergeant Major Fish <strong>\u4e03\u5e36\u8c46\u5a18\u9b5a<\/strong> \uff08<strong>q\u012b d\u00e0i d\u00f2u ni\u00e1ng y\u00fa<\/strong>\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-1-2048x1152.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4480\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Segeant Major fish are another common fish that you will probably see when snorkeling here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Threadfin Butterflyfish <strong>\u63da\u65db\u8774\u8776\u9b5a<\/strong> \uff08y\u00e1ng f\u0101n h\u00fa di\u00e9 y\u00fa\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/P1210925-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4467\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Threadfin Butterflyfish are also a common reef fish that you can see here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Green Wrasse <strong>\u7d05\u7d0b\u9686\u982d\u9b5a<\/strong> \uff08<strong>h\u00f3ng w\u00e9n l\u00f3ng t\u00f3u y\u00fa<\/strong>\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/P1210927-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7479\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Tropical Fish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pa100059_orig-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pa100059_orig-jpg.webp 1067w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pa100059_orig-jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pa100059_orig-jpg-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pa100059_orig-jpg-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue Damselfish \u85cd\u9ec3\u6885\u9bdb (l\u00e1n hu\u00e1ng m\u00e9i di\u0101o)<br>Clownfish \u5c0f\u4e11\u9b5a (xi\u01ceo ch\u01d2u y\u00fa)<br>Butterflyfish \u8774\u8776\u9b5a \uff08h\u00fa di\u00e9 y\u00fa\uff09<br>Wrasse \u9686\u982d\u9b5a \uff08l\u00f3ng t\u00f3u y\u00fa)<br><br>And many others for you to discover!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brain Coral <strong>\u8166\u73ca\u745a<\/strong> (<strong>n\u01ceo sh\u0101n h\u00fa<\/strong>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-376.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-376.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-376-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-376-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-376-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-376-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see lots of brain coral around Xiaoliuqiu, like the kind above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/P1210922-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4468\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another type of brain coral. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-154-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7470\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet another type of brain coral. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Branching Coral \u679d\u72b6\u73ca\u745a (<strong>zh\u012b zhu\u00e0ng sh\u0101n h\u00fa<\/strong>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wordpress_z\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-374.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-374.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-374-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-374-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-374-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/\u5c0f\u7409\u740342-374-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Branching Coral, aka cauliflower coral or brush coral, can also be seen nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plate Coral \u76e4\u5f62\u8548\u73ca\u745a (p\u00e1n x\u00edng x\u00f9n sh\u0101n h\u00fa)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xlt543213-93-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4482\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plate coral is hard, grows fast, and can be found all around the island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crabs \u8783\u87f9 \uff08p\u00e1ng xi\u00e8\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xlt543213-98-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4481\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find crabs all over the place too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hermit Crabs \u5bc4\u5c45\u87f9 \uff08j\u00ec j\u016b xi\u00e8\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/xliuqiummddad-327-2048x1365.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4483\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find small hermit crabs on the beaches and much bigger ones in the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Snorkeling Videos:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out more of our snorkeling videos on Xiaoliuqiu below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-Z66Wd8t857k\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"Z66Wd8t857k\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/Z66Wd8t857k\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Xiaoliuqiu Snorkeling with Sea Turtles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-BkSiO777ds8\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"BkSiO777ds8\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/BkSiO777ds8\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Swimming with sea turtles in Xiaoliuqiu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-YUh844kPpjQ\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"YUh844kPpjQ\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/YUh844kPpjQ\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Aerial view of sea turtles near Dafu Harbor in Xiaoliuqiu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-aoQBhIjY8TI\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"aoQBhIjY8TI\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/aoQBhIjY8TI\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">Sea Turtles at Gebanwan (Venice) Beach.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-boldblocks-youtube-block\"><div id=\"yb-video-Dvzs6d4Vv3U\" class=\"yb-player\" data-video-id=\"Dvzs6d4Vv3U\" data-title=\"Play\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/Dvzs6d4Vv3U\/hqdefault.jpg)\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"yb-btn-play\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Play<\/span><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"yb-caption\">One last video for your viewing pleasure. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Activitivies in Xiaoliuqiu:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diving <strong>\u6f5b\u6c34<\/strong> (<strong>qi\u00e1n shu\u01d0<\/strong>) and Free-Diving <strong>\u81ea\u7531\u6f5b\u6c34<\/strong> (<strong>z\u00ec y\u00f3u qi\u00e1n shu\u01d0<\/strong>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/xiaoliuqiu7t7-72-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7471\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there are many more things to see the deeper you go into the water. Free Diving is a popular sport on the island, and there are many courses available, such as through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedivenomadtaiwan.com\/xiaoliuqiu-sea-turtles#:~:text=There%20are%20hundreds%20of%20green,afraid%20of%20humans%20at%20all.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Freedive Nomad<\/a>, or you can book traditional scuba diving activities on <a href=\"https:\/\/klook.tp.st\/LsiwNDvg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Klook<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kayaking \u5212\u7368\u6728\u821f \uff08hu\u00e1 d\u00fa m\u00f9 zh\u014du\uff09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.rersczyr.a2hosted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/xlt543213-127-2048x1536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7475\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2598_f5dd63-d6, 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