Community vlog describing the Yixing mine pit's shoreline and underwater features.
Inland freshwater quarry training base for guided scuba.
Inland freshwater quarry training base for guided scuba.
This site works best as an operator-arranged training day with the exact access point confirmed ahead of time.
宜兴松木开放水域基地 is an inland freshwater quarry-style training base with shore entry, a controlled operator-run feel, and depth that rewards disciplined buoyancy more than casual wandering. It is better suited to planned scuba days than a walk-up swim spot.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 40m
Depth Note
Shallow entry water with a listed maximum depth around 40m and notable features around 8m.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn is the easiest comfort window; colder months are best reserved for cold-water training setups.
Typical Conditions
Freshwater quarry-style conditions with shore entry, a training-base feel, and visibility that can swing with rain and water management.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Confirm the exact meeting point and local access rules before you go. The deeper basin demands normal buoyancy discipline, conservative gas planning, and cold-water readiness when the season turns.
Access Restrictions
Arrange access through the operator or host and confirm the exact entry point in advance; do not assume a public walk-up shore.
Legal Notes
Treat the quarry/base as permission-controlled access and follow local site rules for entry, training, and parking.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for guided scuba days and open-water training in a freshwater quarry setting.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the site is more useful for guided scuba and training logistics.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the freshwater quarry profile is better suited to scuba.
Chill / Non-diver
Not a casual chill spot; it is a structured training base rather than a simple swim-in lake.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Community vlog describing the Yixing mine pit's shoreline and underwater features.
Community dive-travel article with visibility and quarry-scenery notes.
Official coverage of open-water certification at a Yixing dive base.
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Inland freshwater quarry training base for guided scuba.