Exploring the Deep: China’s New 'Jiaozi' Tourist Submersible Debuts

Discover the underwater world without getting wet in the Jiaozi, a safe, electric-powered submersible now operating in popular Asian destinations like Bali and Sanya.

The 'Jiaozi' submersible, developed by Chongqing Kunlian Machinery Manufacturing, is revolutionizing underwater sightseeing. This electric-powered craft can dive up to 200 meters, featuring a large viewing window and an enclosed cabin that allows passengers to observe marine life in total comfort. Safety is prioritized with advanced automatic obstacle avoidance and emergency surfacing systems, ensuring a worry-free experience for all travelers.

Unlike many exhibition prototypes, the Jiaozi is already operational at major tourist hubs. It is currently serving visitors at attractions in Sanya on Hainan Island and in Chongqing. Internationally, the craft has gained significant popularity in Bali, Indonesia, where tourists can book both daytime sightseeing tours and unique nighttime underwater trips to see nocturnal marine creatures in their natural habitat.

With over 100 units ordered for Indonesia and deliveries already reaching Guangxi—a Chinese province bordering Northern Vietnam—this technology is quickly spreading across Southeast Asia. As marine tourism grows in Vietnam’s coastal gems like Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, the arrival of such advanced submersibles could soon offer travelers a high-tech alternative to traditional scuba diving and snorkeling.

While waiting for high-tech submersibles to arrive in Vietnam, check out the glass-bottom boat tours in Nha Trang for a similar dry-viewing experience of coral reefs.

Source reference: VnExpress International