Hin Daeng (Red Rock) is a familiar name for anyone interested in Asian diving. It is often rated Thailand's best dive site, and features several different drop offs connected by rock shelves at many levels. The coral and marine life are outstanding here. Most dive guides list Hin Daeng as a sure place to see whale sharks and manta rays. There are no sure things but with a bit of luck you'll have a special diving story to take home.
Some 40 nautical miles south of Ko Lanta lays one of the best dives in Thailand. Just breaking the surface of the sea, world-famous Hin Daeng is a huge dive with depths down to well below normal recreational limits. The southwest side drops to over sixty meters, creating a steep wall of soft corals. Leopard sharks are
often seen in this area, as well as frequent whale sharks and manta rays. The east side has the best soft coral growth, with two ridges that slope gently into deep water. Pelagic fish such as jacks gather close to the rocks, and in shallower areas moray eels are commonly found hiding in cracks in the rock face. Hin Daeng is also a good spot to see smaller sea creatures such as nudibraches, cowrie shells and various species of shrimps.
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