Garmin BlueChart® g2 HD - HXAE004R - Hong Kong/South China Sea - microSD™/SD™
Garmin BlueChart® g2 HD - HXAE004R - Hong Kong/South China Sea - microSD™/SD™ — Product description
Explore the Vibrant Waters of Hong Kong and the South China Sea with Precision
Navigating the intricate coastlines and bustling ports of the South China Sea demands charts that deliver unmatched clarity and detail. This Garmin BlueChart g2 HD edition covers the essential coastal regions from the Malay Peninsula through Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and up to China's eastern shores near Quanzhou. Whether you're anchoring in the lively marinas of Hong Kong, plotting a course past Hainan Island, or weaving through the detailed waterways of Phuket and Singapore, these high-definition charts provide the confidence to venture farther with less worry.
Boaters and anglers alike appreciate how these maps transform complex journeys into seamless adventures. Imagine spotting subtle depth changes at a glance or identifying prime fishing grounds hidden in shallow bays—features that turn everyday outings into rewarding explorations.
Detailed Coverage Tailored for Southeast Asian Waters
The charts encompass general coastal overviews with zoomed-in precision for key hotspots. From the sun-soaked beaches of George Town, Malaysia, to the dynamic ports of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Guangzhou, China, every turn is mapped with care. Xiamen’s intricate harbors and Macau’s approaches are rendered in stunning detail, helping you dock effortlessly even in crowded conditions.
- Comprehensive sweeps along Thailand's Phuket region for island-hopping enthusiasts.
- In-depth Singapore Strait navigation for high-traffic passages.
- Vietnamese coastal details ideal for liveaboard cruisers.
- Chinese mainland coverage including Hainan for extended voyages.
This regional focus ensures you're equipped for both short coastal runs and ambitious multi-day trips across diverse marine environments.
Key Features That Elevate Your On-Water Experience
Built from trusted official sources and enhanced private data, these charts go beyond basics to offer practical tools for real-world use.
Depth Range Shading Mastery
Customize up to 10 shading levels to highlight your ideal fishing or sailing depths instantly. No more guessing—see safe passages and drop zones clearly on your plotter screen.
Ultra-Fine 1-Foot Contours
Pinpoint bottom structures with contours as precise as one foot. Perfect for probing swamps, narrow canals, or marina slips where every inch matters for safe maneuvering or trophy catches.
Shallow Water Highlighting
Set your own shallow threshold, and watch risky zones light up. Essential for avoiding unseen hazards in the reef-strewn South China Sea.
Full Navigational Suite
Spot soundings, contour lines, tidal data, currents, and marked aids guide you through harbors and marinas with pro-level accuracy.
Why Boaters Trust These Charts for South China Sea Adventures
In a region known for its unpredictable tides, dense traffic, and hidden shallows, reliable mapping is non-negotiable. These charts integrate seamlessly with compatible Garmin plotters via microSD or SD formats, updating your display with lifelike raster imagery that mimics paper charts but with digital smarts.
Fishermen use the contour precision to target reefs and drop-offs teeming with snapper or grouper. Cruisers rely on harbor details for stress-free arrivals at spots like Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour. Even commercial operators appreciate the current predictions for efficient routing amid busy shipping lanes.
Pro tip: Pair with your plotter's overlay functions to blend live sonar data with these charts, revealing fish-holding structures in real time during peak seasons.
Seamless Integration and Everyday Reliability
Slide the card into your Garmin chart plotter, and you're ready to go—no complex setup required. The high-res visuals scale smoothly from wide-area overviews to hyper-local port plans, keeping your focus on the horizon rather than the helm screen.
For multi-vessel fleets or backup planning, the portability shines, ensuring every crew member has access to the same trusted data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does the HXAE004R chart cover?
It provides detailed coastal coverage from the Malay Peninsula, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, to China's Quanzhou region, including Hainan Island, Macau, and key ports like Hong Kong, Phuket, and Singapore.
How does depth range shading help during navigation?
It allows customization of up to 10 depth shades, making it easy to spot target depths for fishing, anchoring, or avoiding hazards at a quick glance.
Are the contours suitable for fishing in shallow areas?
Yes, with 1-foot contours, it excels at depicting bottom structures in swamps, canals, marinas, and reefs, ideal for precise fishing spots.
What storage format does it use?
Designed for easy use on microSD or SD cards, compatible with a range of Garmin chart plotters.
Does it include tidal and current information?
Absolutely, featuring tides, currents, spot soundings, and navigational aids for confident passage planning.
Is shallow water shading customizable?
Yes, set your preferred level to highlight shallows, aiding safe navigation in reef-heavy or uncharted zones.
How detailed are the harbor and marina charts?
Exceptionally detailed, sourced from official charts, showing entrances, docks, and aids to simplify docking in busy ports like Guangzhou or Ho Chi Minh City.
BlueChart ® G3 Vision includes all the reliability, functionality and integrated Garmin and Navionics content of BlueChart g3 while adding even more exceptional features, such as high-resolution relief shading, to help you along your journeys.
Garmin 010C087920 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: HXAE004R South China Sea Coastal
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C087920 Features & Benefits
- Derived From Official Charts And Private Sources To Provide Navigational Aids, Spot Soundings, Depth Contours, Tides And Currents, And Detailed Harbors And Marinas
- Depth Range Shading For Up To 10 Depth Ranges, Enables You To View Your Target Depth At A Glance
- Up To 1 Foot Contours Provide A More Accurate Depiction Of The Bottom Structure For Improved Fishing Charts And Navigation In Swamps, Canals And Marinas
- Shallow Water Shading Feature Allows For Depth Shading At A User-Defined Level To Aid In Navigation
- Detailed Charts Help The Mariner Guide Their Boat In And Out Of Port With Confidence
- Limited One Year Consumer Warranty
Garmin 010C087920 Warranties
BlueChart® g2 HD - HXAE004R - Hong Kong/South China Sea - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
General coverage of the coasts of the Malay Peninsula, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and China east to Quanzhou, including Hainan Island and Macau. Included in this overall general coverage are numerous detailed charts covering areas such as Phuket, Thailand, George Town, Malaysia, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Guangzhou, China, Hong Kong, and Xiamen, China.
Our Advanced Chart Offering
- Derived from official charts and private sources to provide navigational aids, spot soundings, depth contours, tides and currents, and detailed harbors and marinas
- Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges enables you to view your target depth at a glance
- Up to 1-foot contours provide a more accurate depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts and navigation in swamps, canals and marinas
- Shallow Water Shading feature allows for depth shading at a user-defined level to aid in navigation
Advanced Chart Detail
Detailed charts help the mariner guide their boat in and out of port with confidence.
Depth Range Shading
Displays high-resolution Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges so you can view your designated target depth.
Detailed Contours
BlueChart g2 HD features 1-foot contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.
This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns."Hxae004r covers: general coverage of the coasts of the malay peninsula, thailand, cambodia, vietnam, and china east to quanzhou, including hainan island and macau. Included in this overall general coverage are numerous detailed charts covering areas such as phuket, thai, george town, mal, singapore, ho chi minh city, viet, guangzhou, chin, hong kong, and xiamen, chin. Box dimension 8lx 6wx 1h general coverage of the coasts of the malay peninsula, thailand, cambodia, vietnam, and china east to quanzhou, including hainan island and macau. Weight 0.3 Lbs."
SKU: NVN-35780
MPN: 010-C0879-20
UPC: 753759090067
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin BlueChart® g2 HD - HXAE004R - Hong Kong/South China Sea - microSD™/SD™ |
| SKU / MFR# | 35780 |
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