Beauty Cave
Also known as: Meiren Dong
Best time to dive
January to December; November to April; July to August
What you might see
- Sea turtleReliably seen
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - yes - very popular snorkeling spot for turtle encounters as well as a scuba site
Safety notes
boat traffic at this popular site, tourists illegally touching turtles (fines NT$30,000-150,000 under the Fisheries Act), surf/current at certain tide states
Permits & fees
no permit specific to this dive site; Xiaoliuqiu introduced a NT$60 (~US$2) marine-conservation entry fee for three designated intertidal zones (Gebanwan, Meiren Cave area, etc.) starting July 2024/2025 - primarily aimed at intertidal walking areas rather than scuba entry points, and a portion of nearby Lobster Cave is now off-limits to the public
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Xiaoliuqiu
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.