Place to visit
Oliver Shoals, China: what it is and when to go
Oliver Shoals is a reef in China (Shenzhen). Interests: Beaches and Diving. The best time to visit is September. In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Reef · Beaches, Diving
- Where
- China
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- SZX Shenzhen, 66 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 22.1811, 114.2168
What it is and where
Oliver Shoals is a reef in China (Shenzhen). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Shenzhen, where this site lists 119 more places to see, 43 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 22.1811, 114.2168; the nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, Shenzhen), 66 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Beaches and Diving places in China. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Oliver Shoals is September.
- JanBetter not10:47
- FebBetter not11:16
- MarBetter not11:51
- AprPossible12:31
- MayPossible13:04
- JunPossible13:21
- JulPossible13:14
- AugPossible12:46
- SepBest time12:07
- OctPossible11:28
- NovBetter not10:55
- DecBetter not10:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches | September | April to August, October |
| Diving | September | April to August, October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Oliver Shoals has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to China
To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the China checklist. Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Stanley MosqueTemples3.8 km
- Rock Carvings on Po Toi IslandHistory4.6 km
- Po Toi IslandLighthouse5.0 km
- San PaiReef5.8 km
- Hong Kong Trail Section 7Hiking6.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Beaches
- Bajo de Masinloc: Reef
- Woody Island: Reef
- Isla Tritón: Reef
- Antelope Reef: Reef
- Bombay Reef: Reef
- Hau Tsz Kok Pai: Reef
Every China place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oliver Shoals?
It is a reef in China. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Oliver Shoals?
September. In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39.
How do you get to Oliver Shoals?
The nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 66 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Stanley Mosque, Rock Carvings on Po Toi Island, Po Toi Island. The rest is in the China guide.
Keep reading
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- Beaches89 places for beaches in China, from Bajo de Masinloc to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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