Clear-day dive log describing busy boats and a clear wreck window.
Hong Kong S.A.R.
Yin Tsz Ngam: boat-accessed Sai Kung wreck with exposed conditions.
Yin Tsz Ngam: boat-accessed Sai Kung wreck with exposed conditions.
Boat access, exposed conditions, and busy maritime traffic make a local operator the practical default.
Yin Tsz Ngam is an exposed Sai Kung wreck dive built around a split cement carrier on the eastern side of the territory. The site is reached by boat from Sai Kung, and the open-water approach can turn rough quickly when wind or swell rises. The wreck’s broken sections, stacked cargo, and fish-covered structure make it a better match for settled-day fun dives with a local operator than for casual sightseeing.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Watch for current, wave chop, and busy maritime traffic; use conservative spacing around the wreck and treat it as an experienced-dive site.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from Sai Kung-side boarding points; do not plan on a shore entry, and avoid the site when wind, swell, or traffic is poor.
Legal Notes
Not listed as a marine protected area in the site profile; follow standard Hong Kong boating and diving rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow wreck dive with structure from about 6–14 m, split into two main halves.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site. The exposed boat access and wreck structure make scuba the more practical fit.
Snorkeling
Not a strong snorkel site. The main feature is the wreck below the surface, and the exposed approach is better suited to scuba.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Clear-day dive log describing busy boats and a clear wreck window.
Detailed site profile covering wreck layout, current, habitat, coral, and species.
Official competition page showing a Yin Tsz Ngam cardinalfish entry.
Recent dive log reporting 8-10 m visibility.
Local tourism writeup on the dive site and its boat-dive fit.
News feature on wreck access, weather caution, and experienced-instructor guidance.

Shallow shore dive with concrete-block structure.

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