Qiandao Lake lies in Zhejiang Province which is about 400km away from Shanghai. The lake covers 573 sq. Km and there are 1078 islands in the lake region.
From April to October is the best season for vacation. The beautiful scene of the lake and great food will leave you a fantastic memory.
The ancient villages of the Ming Dynasty that originated over 600 years ago. The underwater village here has a typical local architectural style and is relatively well preserved. The overdoor, the beam and the pillar have all been beautifully carved, and the structure of the houses are clear at a glance. In addition to some of the homes that have been found, we will also take you to explore the unknown areas and perhaps find some new and unexpected discoveries.
Diving at the ancient village in Qiandao Lake is available all year around, but the best time to dive the site is November to May. The information below is for your reference.
| Dec - Mar | Apr - Jun | Jul - Sep | Oct - Nov | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Temp. (Surface - Bottom) |
18-12c | 20-11c | 30-12c | 22-13c |
| Recommended Suit | Dry Suit | Semi-dry or Dry | Semi-dry or Dry | Semi-dry or Dry |
| Visibility | 4-8m | 4-8m | 1-3m | 2-5m |
| Depth (roof - bottom) |
22-30m | 22-30m | 28-36m | 24-32m |
Dive Sites
* Click dive flag for site information.
Dive Packages
Sengang Farmhouse Resort
Farmhouse is close to the dive site of the underwater village.
Itinerary
- Check Dive and Explore the Ancient Village 08:30 - Pick up at the hotel and transport to the dive site of the underwater village.
09:30 - Check dive in the lagoon *
12:00 - Lunch
13:30 - House of Zhi and Hall of Houhe in the ancient village
15:30 - Ancestral Hall in the ancient village
17:00 - Transport to the hotel
- Explore the Ancient Village 08:00 - Pick up at the hotel and transport to the dive site of the underwater village.
09:00 - Dive the grand house in the ancient village
11:00 - The ancient village explorational dive
12:00 - Back to the farmhouse resort, take a shower and pack up.
12:30 - Lunch
13:30 - Transport to the hotel or Qiandao Lake train station.
* For safety concern, all divers are required to complete the skills below in their check dive:
1. Fin pivot (neutral buoyancy skill)
2. Hover
3. Stop at the predetermined depth and hover
4. Alternate air source breathing when hovering
Please note that the divers who do not display ample buoyancy control or skills mastery will not be allowed to dive the ancient village for safety reasons. They need to practice the buoyancy skills with our instructor in the lagoon in subsequent dives till they meet the performance requirement.
Cost
- Diver: 2,880 CNY Per Person
- Non-diver: 980 CNY Per Person
Cost Included
- Travel Insurance
- Transfer between local hotel to the dive sites
- Lunches on diving days
- 5 dives altogether
- Tanks, weights and divemaster services
Cost Excluded
- Transfer between Shanghai and Qiandao Lake
- Accommodation and meals
- Equipment
- Soft drinks and beer
- Anything not listed in the costs included
Other Cost
- Mask: 30 CNY
- Fins: 50 CNY
- BCD: 60 CNY
- Regulator: 80 CNY
- Dual 5mm Wetsuit with Hood(10mm): 100 CNY
- Underwater Light: 100 CNY
- Full Set Equipment (exclude dive computer and gloves): 400 CNY
- Semi-dry Suit: 200 CNY
- Dive Computer: 100 CNY
Notes
- You'll need your Passport, Dive Certification and Toiletries.
- The water temperature on the bottom is around 12 - 16C. A dry suit, or semi-dry diving suit, or 5mm dual pieces wetsuit is recommended. Hood and gloves are necessary too.
- An Underwater Flashlight is a necessary piece of equipment to dive the underwater ancient village.
- NO SPEAR FISHING.
- You will be responsible to follow Safe Diving Practices and dive within your limits.
- We recommend that you wait a minimum of 18 hours and sometimes up to 24 hours after diving before you fly.
- Big Blue has a do not touch and no recovery rule to preserve and protect the site. Failure to follow this rule will result in the rest of your diving being forfeited.
Reservation and Cancellation
Please email or call 7 days before the trip to check availability.
If you need a reservation or have any questions, please contact us by sending an email to info@big-blue.cn or call +86(0)138-0162-6277.