Zhoushan back on May Day
Zhoushan is China’s first archipelago-based prefecture-level city with 1,390 islands and rich marine tourism resources, famous for its attractions such as Putuo Mountain, Zhujiajian, and Dongji Island. The following is a detailed guide to Zhoushan travel:
⏳Best time to travel
🌈 May-October: Summer is suitable for island tours, beach water play, but July-August more tourists, prices rise.
🌈September-October: Autumn is cool, suitable for seafood delicacies and riding around the island.
🌈November - April of the following year: Few tourists in the off-season, suitable for travelers who like tranquility, but some island routes may be suspended.
✅ Must-visit attractions recommendation
📍 Putuo Mountain
Features: One of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, Guanyin Dojo.
Must-see: Puji Temple, Nanhai Guanyin Statue, Fayu Temple, Huiji Temple (Foding Mountain).
Tips: Arrive by boat, ticket 160 yuan + boat ticket 30 yuan, recommended to arrange 1-2 days.
📍Zhujiajian
👉 Recommended Attractions:
🌷Nansha Beach: fine sand, sand sculpture exhibition in summer.
Daqingshan Ring Road: Drive or ride, overlooking the mountain and sea scenery.
🌷Dongsha: Suitable for watching sunrise, open for free in the early morning.
Tips: Zhujiajian is connected to the main island of Zhoushan by a large bridge, which is convenient for transportation.
📍East Pole Island
🌱Features: The filming location of the movie "We Will Never See You Again", one of the easternmost islands in China.
How to play:
❤️ Temple Lake Island: The main island, more commercialized, can hike around the island.
❤️Dongfushan Island: See the first light, hike around the island for about 4 hours.
❤️Transportation: Take a boat from Zhoushan Shenjiamen Half-Shengdong Pier (2 hours, ticket price 100-150 yuan), peak season need to grab tickets in advance.
📍Shengsi Islands
👉 Recommended Islands:
🌳 Wolfberry Island: Sea Ranch (Mussel Farming), Dawang Beach.
🌳Flower and Bird Island: Blue Tears Fluorescent Sea (Summer), Lighthouse Sunset.
Transportation: By boat from Shanghai/Zhoushan, the journey takes 1.5-3 hours.
😂 Other niche islands
🌴Daishan Island: Lulan Qingsha (the longest beach in East China), Dongsha Ancient Town.
🌴White Sand Island: Sea fishing paradise, few tourists, suitable for daze.
🌟 Zhoushan Main Island How to Play
🌿Shenjiamen Fishing Port: One of the world's three largest fishing ports, night stall eat seafood (recommended swimming crab, belt fish, yellow fish).
🌿Dinghai Ancient City: Thousand-year-old old street, feel the fishing port culture.
🌿Zhoushan Museum: Learn about Zhoushan’s marine culture and history.
🍱 Food recommendations
🥙Seafood: Onion and oil swimming crab, steamed fish, yellow fish noodles, mussels (light vegetables).
🍢Snacks: Seafood noodles, red paste choking crab, fish balls, Daishan hard cake.
🌭Recommended location b:
Shenjiamen Night stall (higher price, pay attention to asking price).
Gao Jiazhuang Seafood Supermarket (frequently visited by locals, clearly marked prices).
East River Market (self-purchased seafood processing).
🚗Transportation Guide
●External transportation:
✈️ Air: Zhoushan Putuoshan Airport (Zhujiajian), direct flights to cities are limited, you can fly to Ningbo/Shanghai first and then transfer.
🚆 High-speed rail: need to take to Ningbo Station, change bus to Zhoushan (about 2 hours).
🚙Driving: Via Ningbo Zhoushan Cross-Sea Bridge (holidays easy to jam).
●Internal transportation:
Inter-island ferry: Purchase tickets through the "Zhoushan Star Sea Ferry" and "Yusi Passenger Transport" public account.
Bus/taxi is convenient on the main island, but you need to check the ferry schedule in advance to go to the outer islands.
🏨 Accommodation advice
✨ Putuo Mountain: Live near Puji Temple, convenient for worship.
✨Zhujiajian: Near Nansha or Dongsha, many sea view B&Bs. East ✨ Polar Island / Wolfberry Island: Book in advance, double the price during peak season.
✨Budget: 200-400 yuan/night for homestay in low season, 500 yuan+ in peak season.
📝Notes
Typhoon prevention: In summer, pay attention to the weather, typhoon skyship classes will be cancelled.
Sunscreen and mosquito repellent: Sea island UV rays are strong, prepare sunscreen clothes, mosquito repellent liquid.
Boat ticket booking: Peak season (such as National Day, summer vacation) 3 days in advance to grab tickets, especially East Pole Island, Jisi.
Seafood trap: ask the price of the stall, avoid "time price" vague price.
🗓 Classic itinerary reference
◆3 days and 2 nights:
- D1: Zhujiajian (Nansha + Daqingshan) → Shenjiamen Night Stall.
- D2: Day trip to Putuo Mountain by boat.
- D3: Daishan Island or return trip.
◆5 days and 4 nights:
- D1-D2: East Pole Island (Miaozi Lake + Dongfu Mountain).
- D3: Zhujia Tsim Ring Island.
- D4: Putuo Mountain.
- D5: Wolfberry Island or return trip.
Zhoushan is suitable for travelers who like slow-paced, sea-island scenery. Planning the boat trip and accommodation in advance is key! If there are more needs (such as bringing children, photography, hiking), you can further refine the route oh ~