[2025 Yuhuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Jishan Island Tourist Scenic Area (Updated Jul)

🌴 Taizhou Jishan Island Day Trip Guide❗️ A Secluded Island Escape for Sunset Chasing🌅 Summer vacations are all about avoiding crowds! My bestie and I carefully picked this underrated island—【Jishan Island】 in Yuhuan, Taizhou. Recently developed, it offers stunning views with few tourists, perfect for a laid-back getaway or family fun. 🚗 Transportation Guide Drive 1.5 hours from Wenzhou directly to 【Zhantai Pier】, where there’s a ground parking lot (💰40/day). Ferries depart every 15 minutes (on the hour), with tickets at 💰12/person—super quick ride! 🗺️ Trip Highlights ▪ Arrived at the pier at 12 but missed the ferry? No worries! Head straight to the pier’s 【A Hint of Blue】 café for AC and Instagram-worthy photos📸 (Coffee’s meh, but their stir-fried rice cakes/noodles are a must—perfect for lunch!) ▪ Boarded the island at 14:00 and was instantly amazed! The colorful houses look like a spilled paint palette🎨, radiating island vibes. ▪ Checked into the newly opened 【Original Stay Seaview Homestay】 (inside the cultural tourism resort)—shuttle service right to the door! Kids’ play area, café, library, and restaurant all included, a dream for parents👶🏻. ▪ The sea-view window in the room is breathtaking! Taizhou’s ocean is gemstone-blue💎, and the space is so spacious you can sprawl your luggage everywhere. They even prepared an adorable kids’ toiletry kit (adult toothbrushes are stylish too!). The bookshelf is stocked with new reads—no chance of boredom! ▪ At 17:00, walked just 5 minutes to the beach for sunset chasing🌅! Empty and photogenic, with a 100% success rate for stunning shots! 💡 Verdict: This is how a girls’ trip should be—chill, scenic, and well-equipped. Definitely bringing the kids back for round two!

📍Destination: Taizhou·Yuhuan City (Golden Coastline of Southeast Zhejiang) 🏙️City Portrait: A Hidden Island Where Mountains Meet the Sea 🏔️Yuhuan, Zhejiang's first island county-level city, boasts China's first island national wetland park and the most beautiful fishing village in East China, yet remains heartwarmingly low-key. Free from the bustle of popular islands, it features volcanic black sand beaches, windmill roads, and sunset lighthouses. It conquers "Once Upon a Bite" with bold seafood like "Belt Fish Rice" and "Dragon Fish Pancakes," earning the title "East China Sea's Flavor Reaper." 🏞️Must-Visit Attractions: From Volcanic Islands to Artistic Fishing Villages 【Natural Wonders】 1️⃣Xuanmen Bay National Wetland Park (Island Wetland Miracle) 🌟Highlights: East China's only near-sea wetland, home to the world's endangered black-beaked gulls, with thousands of birds soaring in autumn and winter. ✅Must-Do: ▶️Cruise through the reed maze on a painted boat (40 RMB). ▶️Capture "bird waves" at the crescent-shaped bird-watching platform. ▶️Family fun at the Wetland Science Museum (free). ⚠️Tips: 30 RMB entrance fee; renting a bike for a lakeside ride offers more freedom (20 RMB/h), stunning at sunset. 2️⃣Dalu Island (Forest Art Island on Volcanic Rock) ✅Three Wonders: 1️⃣Rock Carvings: "Earth Art" carved by 87 artists, inscribed by Liu Haisu. 2️⃣Island Forest: Century-old camphor trees + cliffside boardwalks. 3️⃣Golden Beach: Rare volcanic black gravel beach. 🛳️Transport: Take a ferry from Zhantai Pier (every 30 minutes, round-trip 60 RMB); stay overnight for stargazing. 【Cultural Charms】 3️⃣Jishan Island (East China's Colorful "Little Venice") 🔆Activities: ▶️Photograph pastel-colored fishing villages: layered stone houses draped with dried fish, maze-like alleys. ▶️Enjoy fresh seafood cooked by boat captains: buy directly at the pier, processed by homestays (20 RMB/dish). 🫖Climb Nanshan Lighthouse: 270° ocean views, sunset painting the island group red. Ferry: Yangyu Pier → Jishan Island (15 min, 8 RMB/person). 4️⃣Dongsha Fishing Village (Ancient Coastal Defense Village with Intangible Heritage) 🧊Highlights: ▶️Ruins of Qi Jiguang's anti-pirate fort. ▶️Century-old stone houses (some converted to homestays). ▶️Dragon Boat Festival "Fishermen's Challenge" folk activities. *️⃣Hidden Gem: Dried fish-making experience (best during Sept-Oct eel-drying season). 🕜Food Guide: The Ultimate Freshness from the Sea 【Must-Try Treasures】 ✅Yuhuan Belt Fish Rice 🌟Soul: Local fatty belt fish steamed over glutinous rice, creating a gelatinous texture. Recommended Spots: Chumen Old Street Steamed Rice (30-year-old shop, 25 RMB/serving). Fisherman's Wharf Seafood Stall (upgraded with dried shrimp and bacon, 48 RMB). ✅Dragon Fish Pancake 🌟Specialty: Boneless fish paste fried to crispy outside, tender like tofu inside. Top Pick: "Haihua Snacks" in Kanmen (15 RMB/piece, opens at 3 PM). ✅Pounded Fish Noodles 🌟Intangible Heritage: Thin slices of minced croaker fish dried and boiled into soup, bursting with umami. Where to Buy: Shamen Town Farmers' Market (50 RMB/jin, can be mailed). 🕜【Seasonal Specials】 May-Aug: Steamed razor clams (from Xuanmen Bay mudflats, plump and sand-free). Sept-Nov: Salt-roasted baby octopus paired with local Wendan wine. Year-Round Surprise: Old-school egg mochi (street cart near Yuhuan No. 2 High School). 🚍Transport Guide: Cross-Sea Bridges and Island-Hopping Tips 🚄External Transport High-speed rail: Hangzhou East → Wenling Station (2h), transfer to Yuhuan Bus Terminal (1h). 🚗Self-drive: Yongguan Expressway leads directly to Yuhuan; Xuanmen Bay Bridge is toll-free (scenic ocean road). 🛳️Island-Hopping Dalu Island: Buy tickets at Zhantai Pier (hourly departures 8:30 AM-3:00 PM). Jishan Island: Yangyu Pier → Jishan Island (rolling departures 7:00 AM-5:00 PM). Ferry Tips: Check real-time schedules on "Yuhuan Tourism" WeChat; suspended during typhoons. 🚎Local Transport E-bike rental: Available at Dalu/Jishan Island piers (50 RMB/day), perfect for island loops. Bus: Take "Island Shuttle" in downtown Yuhuan to major attractions (2 RMB/person). 🏯Accommodation Picks: Seaside Stays with Character ✅Island Immersion Dalu Island Luming Villa: Cliffside wooden cabins with ocean views, includes meals (from 600 RMB). Jishan Island Manye Homestay: Colorful stone house with terrace facing fishing boats, DIY seafood (from 350 RMB). ✅City Comfort Yuhuan Four Points by Sheraton: Overlooks Xuanmen Bay Wetland, rooftop pool (from 500 RMB). Yin Xinju Designer Hotel: Industrial-chic art space near food street (from 300 RMB). ✅Fishing Village Charm Dongsha·Cape Diary: Century-old stone house by fort, guided tide-pooling (from 400 RMB). 🛣️Itinerary: 3-Day Highlights ✅Day1: Wetlands & Seafood AM: Birdwatching + biking at Xuanmen Bay. Lunch: Chumen Old Street Steamed Rice (Belt Fish Rice). PM: Explore Dongsha's fort + fish-drying. Dinner: Kanmen seafood stall (Dragon Fish Pancake + salt-roasted octopus). Stay: Four Points. ✅Day2: Island Art Tour AM: Zhantai Pier → Dalu Island (rock carvings + black beach). Lunch: Luming Villa seafood noodles. PM: Yangyu Pier → Jishan Island (colorful village + lighthouse sunset). Dinner: Homestay seafood processing. Stay: Manye Homestay. ✅Day3: Local Flavors AM: Jishan morning market for dried fish → Return to downtown. Lunch: Shamen Market for pounded fish noodles + "Haihua" pancakes. Before Departure: Yuhuan Wendan specialty shop (seasonal pomelos). 🚸Tips & Hidden Gems 🎫Ticket Savings Xuanmen Wetland + Agricultural Park combo: 60 RMB (saves 20 RMB). Dalu Island ticket covers all rock carvings (no extra fees). 📜Off-Peak Tips Avoid Jishan crowds on weekends; visit Thu/Fri. Best birdwatching: Nov-Mar; skip summer heat. ⚠️Heads-Up Limited homestays (Dalu has only 1 hotel); book 2 weeks ahead! Seafood prices rise 30% during fishing ban (May-Aug), but farmed shellfish remain. Yuhuan pomelos arrive late Oct; choose "Yanggen Village" origin. 🏔️Where volcanic islands meet art, ancient villages don rainbow filters, and belt fish rice redefines carbs—Yuhuan, the East China Sea's hidden gem, awaits travelers who appreciate its untamed beauty and bold flavors.

🚥、Transportation Train 🚇: Hangzhou East to Wenling: CNY 118, Duration: 2 hours and 12 minutes. Wenling to Yuhuan Chumen by bus. We recommend renting a car in Wenling for a self-drive trip. Travel tips: 🚍、🚘、🚖 🏨、Accommodation recommendation: 5.0 Yuese Fruit Tea Hotel (Yuhuan Wuyue Plaza Branch): CNY 185. 🗺、CityWalk Route DAY1⃣️: Xuanmen Bay Wetland Park - Yuhuan Lake Landscape Bridge - Chumen Old Street - Jishan Island - No. 1 Highway/Niu Tou Jing Sunset 🌇 - Xiqing Street. 🐔 Jishan Island Known as the "Potala Palace by the Sea in Taizhou," the colorful houses complement the harbor scenery, making it perfect for photo opportunities. Tickets are only CNY 12. On the island, you can experience the slow pace of life in a fishing village. We recommend enjoying the sunset in the evening. 🏞 Xuanmen Bay National Wetland Park It combines natural ecology and family activities. You can take a small train to tour the park (CNY 20/person). Migratory birds inhabit the area in winter, and reeds and lotus ponds can be appreciated in spring. Photo spots: Reed Catwalk, Viewing Platform, Wind Power Station. ⛩ Chumen Old Street Chumen Old Street retains the old city style, perfect for experiencing slow living. Don't miss the street food at the entrance. Damaiyu is close to the port. You can fish or take a walk at sunset to experience the fishing port atmosphere. 🌠GD: 📍Taizhou No. 1 Highway. 🌈Check-in: A must-drive in this lifetime! The No. 1 Highway along the Dragon Backbone Line by the sea winds along the majestic mountain ridge. As you wind along the highway, the large windmills turn slowly, and the sea sparkles, as if you are in a moving painting. It's absolutely amazing. Food recommendations: 🍱 1⃣ Damu Claypot Rice 🍚 Known as the popular claypot rice that may sell out if you go at 8am. The salty and savory glutinous rice with plenty of sauce, plus sweet milk, is a perfect match! 2⃣ Seaport Claypot Rice 🍘 Relatively drier than Damu, the soup is also lighter. It is served with peach resin, which is also very delicious and worth a try! 3⃣ Chumen Old Street Fried Food 🍡 It is said that this shop has opened several branches, starting with fried pork chops and spare ribs. We ordered a portion of pork chops, CNY 20 of spare ribs, and 5 chicken wings, which was quite a lot. 4⃣ Wangwang Four Seasons Beef Hot Pot 🥘 It is said to be the most popular beef hot pot in Yuhuan. As expected, it was already full by 5pm. Overall, the beef is very fresh and the taste is good. 5⃣ Xiaoping Breakfast 🥟 No. 187, Xianqian Road, Yuhuan City, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province The small shop is full of people, full of the atmosphere of the city. 6⃣ Xiaotou Noodle Restaurant (Dongsheng Street Branch) 🍝 No. 66, Dongsheng Road, Damaiyu Street, Yuhuan City, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province Known as the "King of Noodles in Yuhuan", the most expensive abalone noodles cost CNY 1,688 a bowl.

| A Hidden Gem in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, Three Days Are Not Enough There is a saying that goes, "In heaven there is paradise, on earth there are Suzhou and Hangzhou." Jiangsu and Zhejiang are home to countless beautiful landscapes, but the low-key coastal city of Yuhuan in Taizhou is often overlooked. In fact, it is home to many breathtaking sights, and those who have visited praise it as a pearl of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Here is a detailed 3-day, 2-night travel guide to Yuhuan! 📍Address: Yuhuan, Taizhou Itinerary Day 1: Wenling Station → Hushan Hot Spring → Yuhuan Lake Greenway → Taizhou No. 1 Highway → Xiqing Street Day 2: Xuanmen Bay National Wetland Park → Ganjiang Shangzhantou Village Disney → Jishan Island (stay at a homestay on the island) Day 3: Dalu Island → Return Attractions • Hushan Hot Spring: The hot spring pools are hidden among lush trees, making it a natural health retreat. • Yuhuan Lake Greenway: Stroll along the greenway and encounter egrets and the gentle sound of piano music, creating a romantic atmosphere. • Taizhou No. 1 Highway: A perfect spot to watch the sunset, with the sea and mountains as companions, like a painting. Nearby are Xian Die Beach and Shiwucun Village. • Xiqing Street: As night falls, the street lights up, and you can wander through the crowd and encounter unexpected surprises. • Xuanmen Bay National Wetland Park: Rich in species and different in each season. In winter, a large number of migratory birds rest here, with reeds swaying and flocks of birds flying. • Ganjiang Shangzhantou Village Disney: A treasure trove for family trips, with fun attractions like a glass suspension bridge and a 9D Dragon Palace Tunnel. • Jishan Island: Colorful houses scattered around, like the Cinque Terre in Italy. Stroll around the island and enjoy the leisurely life of a fishing village. • Dalu Island: Warm in winter and cool in summer, with a forest coverage rate of 87.5% and more than 380 species of plants. A paradise for hiking enthusiasts. Food Recommendations • Fish Skin Wontons: Made with fish skin, they have a smooth texture and a delicious filling. • Tofu Fish: The tender meat is like tofu and melts in your mouth. • Razor Clams: Fat and juicy, simply cooked and delicious. • Sea Shrimp: Firm and sweet shrimp meat. • Other dishes worth trying include radish and clam soup, dried fish, meitong fish, stir-fried spicy snails, and lard and brown sugar buns.

I won't allow such a niche island to remain unknown❗|||📸Go to the windy places, catch a sea (it's a National Day photo archive Recently, Jeju Island has once again become popular, making friends from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai want to go to the island. In fact, there are many niche islands in Zhejiang worth checking in. This National Day, a new niche check-in point was discovered - Jishan Island in Yuhuan, Zhejiang It has a strong and simple fishing village style, colorful houses, and various seafood and local delicacies When I went there, it was in the afternoon, there were not many people, and I just caught up with the sunset, which was super beautiful‼️ The light and shadow were amazing❗❗❗ Please note that the wind is huge, and the boat is very shaky and not good for taking pictures Transportation: It takes about an hour to drive from Wenling city to the pier, take a boat to Jishan Island, the voyage is 15min, the latest one is 16:30 The island is not big, half a day is enough, I don't know much about accommodation, but it seems not much, if you don't watch the sunrise, it is recommended to stay in the city

Immerse yourself in the charming coastal scenery where the mountains and the sea embrace each other and the islands and bays complement each other. See the romance of the mountains and the sea. This is Taizhou Yuhuan, which is not only known as the Jade of the East China Sea and the Penglai on Earth, but also the Fish Warehouse of the East China Sea and the Hometown of Chinese Wendan. 2 days and 1 night travel guide, remember to save it 👉Day Dalu Island - Jishan Island - Taizhou Highway No. 1 - Xiqing Street 👉 Day 2 Xuanmen Bay National Wetland Park - Yuhuan Lake Greenway - Hushan Hot Spring - Ganjiang Shangzhantou Village Disneyland 🌈Dalu Island It is named after its shape which resembles a sika deer with its head raised above the sea. Its marine forest, strange reefs and rocks, and rock carving art are known as the "Three Wonders of Ludao". There are more than 20 natural landscapes such as Thousand Buddhas Worship, Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, and Sea Lions Watching the Waves, which can be called "sea and mountain wonders" and are very spectacular! Navigation: Yuhuan Zhantai Wharf√ Jishan Island The rows of colorful houses on the island make you feel like you have come to the Cinque Terre in Italy. Take a walk around the island to see the romantic lighthouse and experience the purest and leisurely fisherman's life (only a 15-minute drive to the island) 🌈Taizhou Highway No. 1 (Yuhuan Longji Line) This must-drive coastal highway is built on a high mountain ridge. It winds along the ridge, with the sea on one side and green mountains on the other. There are windmills above your head, and you can see the beauty of the East China Sea. It is one of the few such highways in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai! Navigation: Niutoujing, there are also Xiandie Beach and Shiwu Village nearby 🌈Yuhuan Lake Greenway Scenic Bridge The 1,279-meter-long bridge spans the lake, connecting The beautiful scenery, walking along the scenic bridge is so romantic 🌈Xuanmen Bay National Wetland Park This rare wetland park, which integrates coastal wetlands, inland wetlands and artificial wetlands, is a paradise for migratory birds, a kingdom of plants, and a happy hometown for photographers. It is very rich in animal and plant resources! 🌈Ganjiang Shangzhantou Village Disney A paradise growing from the countryside, the first coastal glass suspension bridge in Zhejiang, where people walk in the air and the scenery is under their feet, and you can see the romantic sunset over the sea√Xiqing Street Wander through the quaint streets and enjoy the atmosphere of Yuhuan 🌈Hushan Hot Spring In the dry autumn and winter, of course you have to go to the hot springs. There are 8 hot springs and 1 infinity pool here. It's so comfortable.

Not Xiamen! It's the underestimated seaside town in Zhejiang😍 I'm a crazy person who likes to travel in reverse👣, when all the little golden beans are rushing to the northeast, and the northeast begins to migrate to Hainan, this potato of mine has taken a fancy to Yuhuan, Zhejiang, which is neither south nor north😜. Yuhuan, this place, the hustle and bustle is theirs, just give me the quiet🤗. I just came back the day before yesterday, and I explored a weekend niche travel route suitable for Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai potatoes🚶‍♂️. In the 3 days in Yuhuan, I was immersed in the 15° warm sun every day, watching the sunrise and sunset, clouds over the sea, it's so beautiful😍! Yuhuan, Zhejiang weekend travel route🚩: Day1: Xuanmen Bay Wetland Park🐦-Yuhuan Lake Landscape Corridor🌉-Xiandie Village (Beach)🏖️ Day2: Yuhuan City Area🚗-Zhan Tai Wharf⛵️-Da Lu Island🦌-Ji Shan Island🐔 Within the Yuhuan Peninsula, you can choose to rent a car for self-driving🚗. Island hopping transportation🚢: Da Lu Island: Depart from Zhan Tai Wharf, there is only one round trip per day, 9:00 to go, 14:00 to return, about 30mins Ji Shan Island: Depart from Zhan Tai Wharf, there are more round trips, the latest return trip is 16:30, about 15mins Be sure to choose a sunny day to come👌. There is often fog on the sea in winter, when the thick fog disperses and light clouds float, the island scenery on the sea just confirms the saying 'Sea guests talk about Yingzhou, the misty waves are hard to find'😜. How to shoot the blue East China Sea📸 (Quickly collect, important test points😎): 1. Downlight>Backlight, in the case of sunny downlight, the sea will appear blue. 2. Spring and Summer>Fall and Winter, in the spring and summer under the influence of the southeast monsoon, the clear sea water in the open sea flows westward, and the East China Sea will also appear relatively clear. Yuhuan is adjacent to the East China Sea, and the nearshore area is due to the influx of land rivers, the sea water carries a lot of sediment, and the continental shelf in this area is very shallow, the sea water is constantly rolling and stirring, and the sediment has not been able to settle down. But it is also because of the nutrients brought by the land rivers that this area has formed quite rich marine fishery resources🐟.