Zhoushan City is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Zhejiang Province. It is the first prefecture-level city in China established with archipelago system. Zhoushan is located at the intersection of China's eastern golden coastline and ...
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Friends who are visiting Zhoushan for the first time, be sure to read this article before setting off! One picture will give you a quick understanding of Zhoushan Island. If you only have 2-3 days off, choose any route! If you want to visit several islands, it will take at least 1 week~  ✅Zhoushan Islands·4 classic routes ❶Shengsi Islands route: Huaniao Island, Gouqi Island, Shengshan Island, etc. ❷Dongji Islands route: Miaozihu Island, Qingbang Island, Dongfushan Island, etc. ❸Zhoushan Main Island-Zhujiajian Island-Putuoshan Island ❹Zhoushan Main Island-Xiushan Island-Daishan Island-Qushan Island (niche)  ✅Must-visit attractions 📍Shengsi Islands ✔️Liujingtan to watch the sunrise, Jihu Beach to watch the sunset ✔️Dabei Mountain, the highest point of the island🉑️Overlooking the entire island ✔️Donghai Wuyu Village, Bianjiaoao Village, colorful villages  📍Goji Island + Shengshan Island ✔️Dongya Cliff to watch the sunrise ✔️Mountain and sea wonders Watch the sunset 📍Dongji Island (consisting of several small islands, accessible by bus and boat) ✔️Miaozihu Island: Dongji Pavilion, Dongji History and Culture Museum, etc. ✔️Qingbang Island: Potala Palace on the Sea, Lisbon Mud Ship Ruins, etc. ✔️Dongfushan Island: Sun Viewing Platform, Elephant Trunk Peak, East China Sea First Post Lighthouse  📍Putuoshan Island (do not go back/P2) ✔️Scenic Area Pier-Puji Temple-Huiji Zen Temple-Fayu Zen Temple-Shancai Cave-Nanhai Guanyin Buddha-Scenic Area Pier ✔️Island transportation: bus, cable car, hiking ✔️Temple requires 🎫, only cash 💰  ✅Travel Tips 👉Booking tickets: at least 1 day in advance for daily trips and 3 days in advance for holidays; 🔍Ziyoubao, Zhoushan Haixing Ship, Dongji Shipping, Shengsi Passenger Transport, Xingputuo, all can be booked 👉Travel time: May-October (peak tourist season), May-June (most likely to encounter blue tears), July-September (peak typhoon season), October-April of the following year (freshest seafood) 👉Shengsi Islands transportation: direct departure from Shanghai, the shortest distance to the island and convenient transportation; Shanghai self-driving tour navigation "Shenjiawan Wharf" and then take a boat to the island