Gouqi Island | Hidden Gem Island, the Ultimate Vacation Spot in the Yangtze River Delta!

| Hidden Gem Island, the Ultimate Vacation Spot in the Yangtze River Delta! 📌【Essential Guide for Visiting】 1️⃣ Transportation Guide - Limited ferry tickets: Only 2,000 tickets available daily (be quick!) Recommend booking 3 days in advance through "Shengsi Ferry" WeChat official account - Route options: Combined car-ferry ticket from Shanghai Nanpu Bridge takes about 4 hours direct; daily direct ferries from Zhujiajian Pier in Zhoushan - Island transportation: Recommended options include public bus for island tour (2 yuan/trip) or shared 7-seat vehicle (starting from 30 yuan per person) 2️⃣ Seasonal Activities ✔️ Secret Abandoned Village (May-September): A fairytale village covered with ivy, wear bright-colored clothes for better photos ✔️ Mussel Harvest Season (July-September): Participate in "Sea Ranch" harvesting, enjoy freshly cooked garlic mussels that will blow your mind ✔️ Gouqi Field Picking (Summer only): Experience island-style "agritainment" 🏡【Accommodation Recommendation】Shengshan Seaview Hotel ⭐️ Best Views: 270° sea view rooms directly facing the colorful fishing port, perfect for catching sunrise and sunset ⭐️ Prime Location: 200 meters walking distance to the seafood market, bus stop/night market right at the doorstep ⭐️ Special Services: Rooftop scenic restaurant/24-hour front desk/indoor game room for rainy days ❗️Peak Season Notice: Book 1 month in advance for May Day/summer vacation Click below👉🏻to start your Blue Tears tour of Gouqi Island 🎡【24-Hour Itinerary】 05:00 Watch the easternmost sunrise in China from East Cliff 08:30 Fishing boat tour (with 2 pounds of free seafood! Exciting when you catch a bullhead fish) 14:00 Explore the abandoned village + panoramic view of the vast mussel farms 16:00 Watch the sunset over windmills from Xiyang Bay boardwalk 19:30 Enjoy affordable mantis shrimp at the pier night market (≈30 yuan/pound after bargaining) ✨ Hidden experiences: Summer night stargazing/tide pooling/DIY mussel processing 🍽【Food Radar】 ➊ Seafood Market: Opens at 5am for the freshest catch, bargaining tip: end-of-day leftovers are more affordable! ➋ Top Dining Options: Clear soup with mussels, seafood hot pot, green onion oil crab ➌ Foodie Bonus: Buy "jumping fish" directly from fishermen, processing fee 10 yuan/pound 💡【Travel Tips】 ✅ Must-bring items: Sunscreen + mosquito repellent + water shoes (rocky areas are slippery) ✅ Family suggestion: Choose Dawang Beach (25 yuan entrance fee, professional lifeguard team on duty) ✅ Photography tips: Shoot with the light at Rainbow Embankment, aerial photography of sea farms is more spectacular