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Liaoning provincial environment bureau page for the Old Pian Island ecological reserve.
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Dalian, Liaoning: Old Pian Island
Seasonal Dalian drift dive with rocky structure and macro life.
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Boat access, drifting current, and a rocky island profile make this a local-guide site with variable visibility.
About Dalian, Liaoning: Old Pian Island
Old Pian Island is a boat-access drift dive off Dalian, with rocky structure and small macro life that rewards divers who know the local currents. It is a seasonal northern site rather than a tropical reef trip, and the best dives come when you treat it as a guided drift with changing visibility.
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Research Estimate At Dalian, Liaoning: Old Pian Island
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Dalian, Liaoning: Old Pian Island?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Dalian, Liaoning: Old Pian Island Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 30m
Depth Note
The site runs to about 30 m, with a drift profile and variable conditions rather than a steep wall or cavern dive.
Best Season
July to October
Typical Conditions
Boat-access drift conditions, variable visibility, and a rocky marine-reserve setting with macro life.
Safety & Access At Dalian, Liaoning: Old Pian Island
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityRestricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Stay with the local plan because the current can change quickly, and keep the team together if the drift starts to run.
Access Restrictions
Use a local Dalian operator or guide; reserve rules and unpredictable currents make this a site for planned boat dives rather than casual self-directed exploration.
Legal Notes
Treat the island as a protected marine reserve and follow local access rules for the core and buffer zones.
Local Intel For Dalian, Liaoning: Old Pian Island
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A guided drift dive over a rocky island profile, with small marine life and changing conditions.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site because the current and boat logistics make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling-first site; the drift and variable visibility make scuba the main way to see it.
Wildlife at Dalian, Liaoning: Old Pian Island
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Dalian, Liaoning: Old Pian Island
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Dalian, Liaoning: Old Pian Island
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.