Thailand's complete scuba diving information source: dive centres, dive courses, dive equipment, dive sites

Nang Yuan – Japanese Gardens

Dive Location:  Nang Yuan’s southeastern bay.
Depth: Average 6m / Maximum 12m

Although the general conditions may be the same, this site is not a replica of the previous site. As you head south towards the rocks, the sand is slowly replaced by boulder corals rich in small bivalves and plume worms. Beyond the boulder corals is a shallow sloping reef formed of table staghorns and various leaf corals; black-banded sea kraits intertwine around the branches, while pufferfish and damselfish create their own blankets of colour.

Following the reef east, you approach a number of small caves and overhangs; these serve as shelters for many blue-spotted ribbontail rays. A good selection of Phyllidia nudibranchs feed on the rock-encrusting sponges. This is a good site for observing passing turtles.

For featured dive centres

• Bans Diving Resort
• Planet Scuba
• Scuba Junction

Hawksbill Turtle

---

For detailed information on Koh Tao facilities, click here