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Ranking of Diving Resorts in Southeast Asia Where is the best place for diving in Southeast Asia?
Friends who want to go diving, you must not miss Southeast Asia. There are many diving holy places in Southeast Asia. The price of diving here is cheap and the diving is also very good. Friends who want to go there. Don’t miss it, come and see it together. Koh Tao, Thailand
Difficulty: ★
Advantages: Almost the cheapest place in the world to take exams
Disadvantages: Poor marine environment, many students, teaching Not detailed enough
Reminder: Please choose the dive shop carefully and ensure that the ratio of instructors to students does not exceed 1:4
Transportation: Direct flight to Bangkok and then transfer to car and ship, or fly to Surat Thani (Surat Thani) or Koh Samui and then take a boat to go there
Chinese diving shop or instructor: Yes
In Southeast Asia, if you ask ten divers where they got their diving certificates, maybe five A person will answer: Tao (Koh
Tao). No one can say how many diving schools there are on Qingtao Island and how many divers are trained in a year. They can only give her a resounding nickname - "Diving Factory".
The assembly line of the "Diving Factory" has been operating since Bangkok. On Khao San Road, the famous backpacker base camp, walk into the office of a dive shop and in 5 minutes, you can book a package that includes a bus and boat ticket from Bangkok to Tao Tao, Tao Tao resort accommodation and diving courses. In the next few days, you won't have to worry about anything except eating, sleeping and diving.
Although it is close to the tourist-packed Koh Samui (Koh Samui) and Koh Pha Ngan (Koh Pha), which is famous for its full moon parties
Ngan, the island is often reserved for non-divers neglect. There is a long and fine white sandy beach here that is not inferior to Samui and Pha Ngan. There are only a few tourists on the beach. People are not learning diving skills in the swimming pool. They are on the boat going to the diving spot, or they are already diving in the sea.
Divers who come out of Taodao will soon find that the seabed of Taodao is not amazing, the coral reefs are not spectacular, and the fish are not abundant. The biggest advantage of Taodao is that it is cheap.
Take the OW (OpenWater
Open Water Diver) course as an example. The 4-day package is only about RMB 2,000, which is nearly half cheaper than Sanya and also cheaper than other places in Southeast Asia. Much cheaper. What's more, many courses are arranged in swimming pools, so what does it matter whether the sea is beautiful or not? It is the most economical choice to do the certification in Taodao and do recreational diving (Fun
Dive) elsewhere. After "graduation", go to Samui to travel around the island on a motorcycle, and go to Phangan to attend a crazy beach electronic music party. It is a perfect holiday.
Of course, based on the assembly line nature of Taodao, what the instructor can guarantee is that it is qualified and standardized, but he may not be able to teach you things other than prescribed actions. For example, he has accumulated diving experience and skills from many years of practice. Diving concept. If you have a larger budget, the benefits of one-on-one teaching with an instructor who has more than 10 years of teaching experience in a dive shop with few other people will be priceless. Sipadan, Malaysia
Difficulty: ★★★
Advantages: Good marine environment, abundant fish, especially large fish schools
Disadvantages: Diving restrictions are relatively high Kidnappings occur frequently in Sabah
Reminder: Booking is required at least one month in advance
Transportation: Fly directly from Guangzhou or Hong Kong to Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, and then transfer there, or Transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau
Chinese diving shop or instructor: Yes
For very beautiful places on earth, people like to use "God's XXX" to praise, such as Say "God's private place" and "God's back garden". As for "God's Aquarium", this reputation belongs to Sipadan, a small island in Sabah, Malaysia.
A scene in Sipadan
Sipadan is a bamboo shoot-shaped island that "grows" from the seabed. It is only about 5 meters out of the shoal, and the water suddenly changes from light blue to dark blue. , 600-meter-deep cliffs and schools of fish that cover the sky appear in front of you. From sea turtles to sea wolves, humphead warblers, and white-tip sharks, they are all common scenery.
At Sea Wolf Storm Point (Barracudapoint), thousands of sea wolves gather into the eye of a hurricane and move quickly, which is spectacular. As you swim, you may even find yourself entering the "eye of the hurricane" center.
The famous scenic spot Sea Wolf Storm Point? National Geographic
The shortcomings of Tao Island are the advantages of Sipadan, and vice versa.
Because Sipadan implements a limited diving system and only issues 120 diving licenses per day, the diving prices here are also much higher than those in other parts of Southeast Asia.
You need to make a reservation with a local dive shop at least one month in advance. Not only that, residence is not allowed on the island. You must dive in the surrounding islands for more than 3 days to get a chance to enter Sipadan. If you want to go twice, you have to dive for 6 days. In addition, because the sea water is 600 meters deep and there are often ocean currents, it is not suitable for novices.
As the starting point for Sipadan, the small town of Semporna has developed into Tao Island in Malaysia. The price is more expensive than Tao Island and it does not have a long white beach, but it is still popular among Chinese researchers. The welcome of divers also has hidden dangers due to the large number of students and the varying quality of teaching. Mabul, a small island near Semporna, focuses on macro diving.
Cebu, Philippines
Difficulty: ★★
Advantages: dense dive sites, rich itineraries, and good underwater scenery
Disadvantages: more tourists, protection of the ocean The awareness is lower than Sipadan
Reminder: The itinerary should not be too tight. It is better to select one or two places to dive enough when running between multiple dive sites
Transportation: available from Direct flight from Hong Kong to Cebu City, or transfer via Manila to Cebu, Bohol Airport Tagbilaran or Dumaguete
Chinese diving shops or instructors: Yes
< p>As far as travel and vacation are concerned, I like Thailand better than the Philippines. The former is cleaner and more orderly. In addition to island sightseeing, the culture, food, and shopping are also exciting.But since I became obsessed with diving, the number of Philippine visas in my passport has quickly exceeded that of Thailand. As an archipelago country with more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines has far more world-class dive sites than Thailand and Malaysia. It will take at least a month or two to dive all of them leisurely.
Cebu Province (Cebu)
Cebu Province (Cebu)
Cebu Province (Cebu), located in the center of the Visayas Islands, is a diving destination in the Philippines. The area with the highest density of dive sites, there are many first-class dive sites among the 167 islands. Here, you can do an "island hopping" dive and spend a few weeks visiting these dive sites one by one and visiting the beautiful creatures in the sea.
Bohol
Bohol, across the Cebu Strait from Cebu Island, is the most popular seaside resort in the Philippines after Boracay. In addition to the scenery of the Chocolate Mountains and the world's smallest monkey, the Monkey Eye, the dive sites around Mint are also worth visiting.
Alona
The Beach is hailed by Philippine officials as the "Next Long Beach". Based on this beautiful beach, you can go to Panglao, Cabilao, Balicasag and even Apo in Dumaguete. Balicasa's "Black Forest" is named after its large black corals, while "Heaven" has many cathedral-like views that are not common elsewhere.
If you are very lucky, you can encounter a hammerhead shark (Hammerhead) in Cabilao or Balicassar.
This kind of shark has a head that protrudes to both sides. Ancient women wore buns, so they were also called "hammer sharks" and "maid sharks", and their eyes were on the top of the buns on both sides, giving them a wide field of vision.
Hammerhead Shark
Malapascua
Malapascua, northeast of Cebu Island, was captured by divers With its homophonic pronunciation, it is affectionately known as "Mother's Loofah". The underwater scenery here is no less than that of Balicassa, and it is especially famous for the thresher sharks whose tails account for one-third of their body length.
Sharks. Compared with Mint, "Mamapa Luffa" is much quieter and is suitable for people who just want to have a simple vacation of eating, sleeping and diving in peace.
Moalboal
Moalboal in the southwest of Cebu Island was once famous for the storm of sardines that covered the sky. After the 2011 earthquake, large groups of sardines were moved. It is said that these two The year is back.
Thresher Shark Philippines Coron
Difficulty: ★★★
Advantages: There are many shipwrecks and shallow depth, suitable for recreational diving
Disadvantages: Poor infrastructure in the town, no beaches and luxury resorts, frequent power outages
Reminder: ATMs on the island sometimes go on strike, remember to bring enough cash
Transportation: The closest to Coron The airport is on Busuanga Island, and you can transfer there from Manila or Cebu. To get there from El Ni Island, you have to take an eight-hour crab boat ride
Chinese diving shops or instructors: Yes< /p>
Cologne? That Cologne in Germany? No.
Speaking of Palawan, where this town is located, some people will suddenly wake up - oh, El Nido is right there.
Yes, the Palawan Islands are hailed as "the last secret place in the Philippines" by the Philippine Tourism Bureau. The more well-known places among tourists are the island of Aine and the capital, Puerto Princesa (Puerto
Princesa, Coron is still hidden in the boudoir, quietly waiting for divers to come and explore more than a dozen underwater shipwrecks.
On September 24, 1944, the Japanese fleet anchored in Colon Bay was attacked by the U.S. Air Force. At least 9 warships and merchant ships were attacked, in addition to several merchant ships and fishing boats that sank at different times. Since most of the shipwrecks here are located at a water depth of 10 meters to 40 meters, the sea water is warm all year round and the ocean currents are weak. Most of the shipwrecks maintain a relatively complete external structure and there are not many internal collapses, making Cologne a world-renowned shipwreck diving resort.
Among them, the only battleship Akisushima is 118 meters long and has a giant crane, telegraph tower and turret, which is breathtaking.
The oil tanker Okikawa Maru
is 160 meters long and is the first sunken ship in Cologne.
Dive shops have appeared in Cologne as early as the 1990s.
Cologne today is like a shipwreck-themed town. There are as many diving shops as there are restaurants and hotels. Shipwreck models and hand-painted shipwreck paintings can be seen everywhere on the streets. Yes, shipwrecks are the biggest topic here. Those who are not interested or claustrophobic will abandon it, but those who love history and challenge themselves will love it. Compared with Subic Bay (Subic), which also has many shipwrecks, the visibility of the water in Colon Bay is higher, and Subic has many shipwrecks with a depth exceeding the recreational diving limit of 40 meters, making it more suitable for technical divers.
Other dive sites:
In addition to Cebu and Coron, there are many dive sites worth experiencing in the Philippines. Puerto Galera is more familiar to Chinese divers, Anilao is famous for its small creatures, and Tubbataha National Park has many large animals and is suitable for liveaboarding. Bali, Indonesia
Difficulty: ★★★★
Advantages: Rich diving sites with unique characteristics, the best of both worlds for diving and travel vacation
Disadvantages: Nusapa The Nida ocean current is strong, the water temperature is low in winter, and there are many divers
Transportation: direct flight from Hong Kong, or transfer via Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta
Chinese diving shops or instructors: Yes
Since Bali entered the Chinese people’s horizons, people tend to associate it with “honeymoon travel”, while ignoring that it is also a diving resort.
There are quite a lot of dive sites in Bali, each with its own highlights. Tulamben is home to the famous World War II American freighter Liberty, and the various corals on the 65-meter-deep cliff are dazzling. Secret Bay (Secret
As the name suggests, it is inaccessible, and the experience of finding miniature animals in the sand is comparable to Lembeh.
Nusa Pedida is the ace diving spot in Bali, where Mola Mola, Manta, and White Tip sharks gather here
< p>Shark, Eagle Ray and many other large marine creatures. Moreover, the ocean currents are strong and the waves are large, making the diving experience very exciting.The sunfish is the largest bony fish known, with a wingspan of nearly 3 meters and a weight of up to 3,000 pounds. Its reproduction and migration are still a mystery. Bali is one of the few places in Asia where you can see its traces regularly, and many divers come here specifically for it.
Mola molas only come out to be active in the local winter, that is, from August to October, when the water temperature is only about 20 degrees, which is quite cold. But if you are lucky enough to see a sunfish surface for sunbathing, and let "cleaners" such as angel fish and cleaner shrimps clean it of parasites on its skin and debris in its teeth, it will be an unforgettable experience. . There is no particular season for the appearance of manta rays, but it likes cold water, so there is a high chance of seeing manta rays during sunfish season.
Besides diving, you can enjoy the scenery of Bali’s beaches and rice fields, experience the unique Hindu culture, and appreciate creative handicrafts. In terms of the richness and variety of travel experiences, Bali is far better than popular resorts in Southeast Asia such as Phuket, Samui, and Bohol. Lembeh, Indonesia
Difficulty: ★★
Advantages: Few people, clean and calm, you can also dive into Bunaken by the way
Disadvantages: high transportation costs, transfer Time-consuming
Transportation: There are no direct flights in China, and you must transfer via Singapore or Jakarta. The round-trip ticket price from Guangzhou is about 3,000 yuan
Chinese diving shop or instructor: None
Contrary to Bali, the name of Manado (also known as Manado), the capital of North Sulawesi Province, is unfamiliar to most people. In fact, this place became the first overseas colony of the Netherlands as early as the 16th century. It has a strong European style. The rich cloves, cardamom and other spices on the island have given it the reputation of "Spice Island".
North Sulawesi is located at the intersection of Asia and Oceania. It has diverse marine ecology and has three major marine national parks and natural ecological reserves:
Bunaken, Man Bangka and Lembeh.
Among them, Lembeh is Manado’s star diving spot. Diving here is like hunting for treasure in garbage. It is called MuckDiving in English.
Unlike other famous diving spots, which have gorgeous coral reefs, jaw-dropping big fish, and schools of fish that cover the sky, the blue and green seabed is unremarkable, and there is even a little garbage. But just under this disappointing appearance, there are many small creatures that are easily ignored. You need a dive guide with sharp eyes and a thorough knowledge of this place to find treasures in the mud. Macro photography enthusiasts regard this place as Heaven.
What are the treasures? The most adorable one is Pygmy
Seahorse. This little creature is only about 1 centimeter long. It is also good at camouflage and lives secretly in the sea. Fan coral may be rare to see in other places, but the hit rate here is very high.
The Lembeh Strait is located between North Sulawesi and Lembeh Island. The volcanic ash from Sulawesi precipitated, providing rich nutrients for seabed organisms, and Lembeh Island blocked the wind and waves. Diving here doesn’t have to be as thrilling as in Bali. However, divers with poor neutral buoyancy control are prone to kicking up mud on the seabed and obstructing their vision. Bunaken has a 300-meter-high and 2-kilometer-long colorful coral wall on an undersea cliff with a visibility of 30-40 meters. It is also a dive site not to be missed.
Lambi and Bali are also a pair with complementary advantages and disadvantages. The transportation cost is high to transfer to Manadosu, but the ocean currents are weak, the water temperature is high, and there are far fewer tourists and divers than in Bali, so there are no crowds and queues. Choosing Bali or Manado requires a lot of struggle. Of course, the best solution is to go to both.
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