Vase Rock
Little Liuqiu Island · Taiwan
Vase Rock is Little Liuqiu's most iconic site, named for the distinctive mushroom-shaped coral formation that rises from a shallow sandy platform near the island's northern tip. Green sea turtles are present on every single dive here — often five to fifteen individuals in a single session — resting on the sandy bottom or grazing on algae-covered rock. The gentle slope and calm conditions inside the bay make this equally accessible to beginners and photographers seeking extended turtle encounters.
Conditions
Depth
3 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
8 to 15 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
22 to 30°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
| Vis (m) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Green Sea Turtle
Last confirmed Jun 19, 2026 · 115 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Light-Vented Bulbul
Last confirmed Jun 8, 2026 · 47 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Black-Winged Stilt
Last confirmed May 30, 2026 · 27 records
Very likely
Most dives
Mottled Lightfoot Crab
Last confirmed Jun 14, 2026 · 32 records
Very likely
Most dives
Little Grebe
Last confirmed Jan 24, 2026 · 13 records
Very likely
Most dives
Feather Star Crinoid
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Bumphead Parrotfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear