I’ve loved diving in deep pools ever since my first experience at

 in Taichung, Taiwan, with its impressive 21-meter depth. But when I found out about DiveHub in Dongguan, China, with a max depth of 46 meters, I knew I had to check it out.

Following the passing of my mother, my father moved from Las Vegas to Huizhou, which happens to be just a 1 to 1.5-hour drive from DiveHub. So now, every time I visit him, I make sure to carve out time to train — or teach — at this incredible facility.

Where is DiveHub?

DiveHub is located in Dongguan, a manufacturing hub in Guangdong Province, China. It's just 1 to 1.5 hours from the Hong Kong–Shenzhen border, making it relatively easy to access for anyone flying into Hong Kong.

Dongguan itself is an underrated destination — it’s rapidly modernizing, with high-end malls, restaurants, and an international vibe. You’ll find a surprising mix of luxury and local, and DiveHub fits right in with that energy.

How to Get There from Hong Kong

The most straightforward route is to cross the border at Lok Ma Chau or Lowu and take a Didi (Chinese Uber) or high-speed train to Dongguan. The drive typically takes 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic, and the Didi cost us around ¥120. Make sure to download WeChat and Baidu Maps or Gaode Maps, as Google services are restricted in mainland China. You should be able to access Google, Facebook and IG etc if you have international roaming, but Google maps is pretty useless in China.

How to Make Reservations

All bookings are done through WeChat, which is a combination of WhatsApp, social media, and a payment platform in one. You can browse available time slots, make your booking, and pay — all directly within the app. I was able to navigate it and make my bookings with my primary school level Chinese reading skills with the help of translation apps.

What’s the DiveHub Pool Like?

• Max Depth: 46 meters
  
• Water Temperature: 29–30°C year-round
  
• Visibility: Crystal clear (of course — it’s a pool!)
  
• Extras: Underwater mirrors for selfies and technique checks
  
• Facilities: Clean and modern locker rooms, showers, and lockers with facial recognition access
  
  

There’s rental gear available for both scuba and freediving, and the pool layout makes it ideal for beginners and intermediates, as well as more advanced freedivers doing FRC or RV dives. It’s also totally possible to run a full freedive course here, thanks to the variety of depths and space for non-depth and skills training.

Extras & Amenities

The lobby serves coffee, which you can also order via their app. They also have a number of beer on tap with unique names like Frenzel, Narcosis, BTV. After check-in, you’ll head downstairs to the pool area and reserve your time slot for the deep section. Next door is a nice hotel, with discounted rates for freedive instructors. And just a short distance away (5-10 minutes in a car) is a modern high-end mall with a restaurant street and an international supermarket in the basement. We ate at a great lamb restaurant after our session — highly recommend.

Final Thoughts

DiveHub is a world-class facility that’s well worth the trip — whether you're a beginner, an intermediate looking to level up, or an experienced freediver training FRC or teaching courses.

As someone who will be visiting the area regularly to see my dad, I’ll definitely be back every chance I get — to train, teach, and enjoy the depth.

If you're based nearby and want to be my dive buddy — or you're looking to take a freediving course — drop me a line. Let’s hit the deep end together.