Shenzhen Diao Bay: A Dreamy Destination for Snorkeling and Beachcombing

Hidden in Shenzhen is a fantastic place for snorkeling and beachcombing—Diao Bay. Like an underestimated pearl, it quietly exudes a charming allure. Come and explore this treasure trove with us! 📍 Location: Located in Diao Bay, Dapeng Peninsula, Shenzhen. The heart-shaped island next to it is a major highlight. During extreme low tides, you can walk across the rocks to reach it. If you can swim, you can swim over at any time, which is a lot of fun. 🌊 Why it's a snorkeling paradise: - Lush Coral: The underwater coral surrounding the island is colorful and densely packed like a garden. As the closest coral reef to Shenzhen's city center, such a spectacular sight is hard to find elsewhere. - Clear Water Quality: The island acts as a natural barrier, blocking muddy water. The seawater is crystal clear, allowing you to clearly see the details of the coral and the small fish swimming around. The waves are also small, making it beginner-friendly. - Easy Snorkeling: The water depth is 1–3 meters. Even if you can't dive, you can float on the surface and enjoy the underwater world as if you were in an aquarium. - Complete Facilities: The surrounding hotels mostly have private beaches, beautiful scenery, and are quiet and peaceful, making them a popular place for taking wedding photos. There are also many sunshine breakfast spots, making for a great accommodation experience. - Kid-Friendly: The nearby OCT Sand Bay has a free seaside park with a variety of beach entertainment facilities, making it a great place to take the kids during the holidays. - Lots of Beachcombing Fun: You can get a lot from beachcombing here, including stone crabs, four-point crabs, bread crabs, and blue swimming crabs, as well as squid, scallops, various snails, variegated keyhole limpets, abalone, and other seafood. Snorkel at high tide and beachcomb at low tide for endless fun. 🚗 Transportation Guide: - Bus: Take the E11 bus from Shenzhen North to Dapeng Center, then transfer to the B983 bus to the terminal station [Yunhai Mountain Villa]. - By Car: Navigate directly to "Yunhai Mountain Villa." You can park inside the villa, or on the side of the road when there are fewer people at night. After arriving, walk to Diao Bay Beach and take a speedboat to the island in 2 minutes. 🧳 Beachcombing and Snorkeling Equipment Preparation: - Non-slip Clogs: Safer for walking on the rocks. - Work Gloves: You can buy them for one yuan at a hardware store to protect your hands. - Diving Mask: Essential for snorkeling. - Shell Pry Tool or Screwdriver: Makes it easy to get shellfish. - Trash Picker: Not only can you pick up trash, but it's also a good helper for picking up sea urchins. - Crab Cage and Crab Pliers: For catching crabs. - Bucket or Net: For holding the harvested seafood. - Waterproof Pants: Prevents scratches from the rocks. 📌 Reminder: Diao Bay is beautiful, pristine, and not crowded. Please protect the environment when you visit, take your trash with you when you leave, and let this beauty continue. Take advantage of the fact that it is not yet known to many people, set off quickly, and enjoy this unique beauty!