Freediving at X Water, Jiande — a 42-metre trip with WATERSPACE
A freediving trip to X Water (Jiande, Zhejiang Province, China) — the deepest dive pool in Eastern China. 42 metres of warm, clear water year-round, 5 platforms for every level, an English/Russian-speaking coach, and international Molchanovs, AIDA and CMAS certification. Mainland China — no sea risks, waves or boats. Early sign-up is open: whoever applies first is the first to learn the dates and the special price.
What to expect
- 42 metres of clean water, a constant 27–28 °C all year round
- 5 training platforms — from a beginner's first dive to full depth
- English/Russian-speaking coach, official partnership with X Water
- International Molchanovs (up to W3), AIDA and CMAS certification
- On-site dive hotel, dive shop, conference halls and restaurant
- Excursions around Hangzhou and Jiande: tea plantations, West Lake, the Daci Yan cliff temple
5 platforms by depth
- 2 m — beginners and mermaiding
- 6 m — basic skills
- 13 m — first depth dives
- 24 m — confident depth
- 42 m — the full depth of the shaft
Compared with the world's deepest pools
- Deep Dive Dubai (UAE) — 60 m
- DiveHub (China, Guangdong) — 46 m
- Deepspot (Poland) — 45 m
- X Water (China, Jiande) — 42 m
- Y-40 (Italy) — 42 m
- Nemo 33 (Belgium) — 33 m
- A30 (Russia, St. Petersburg) — 30 m
Getting there
A direct flight from Moscow to Hangzhou, then on to Jiande by high-speed train and transfer (~20 minutes by taxi to X Water). At the time of the trip Russian citizens had visa-free entry — check the current conditions before departure.
FAQ
- Do I need freediving experience? No — the 5 platforms suit complete beginners and depth training alike.
- Which certifications can I earn? Molchanovs (up to W3), AIDA and CMAS — internationally recognised.
- When are the trip dates? Early sign-up is open. Whoever applies first is the first to learn the dates and the special price.
- How do I get there? Via Hangzhou: flight, train and a short transfer to Jiande.
- What should I bring? Personal gear (mask, fins, wetsuit) — some can be bought at the on-site dive shop.
- Can I come with non-diving companions? Yes — the site has a hotel, restaurant and excursions around Hangzhou and Jiande.
Read also
X Water, Jiande: how we dived the deepest pool in Eastern China — a report from the WATERSPACE team.