Shanghai’s Closest Island Getaway

Located in Zhejiang Province, Gouqi Island makes for a great little getaway when you're need a 2-3 day break from Shanghai. The main attraction - the abandoned village of Houtouwan - is an old fishing village that was abandoned two decades ago due to inconvenient transportation and access. Now, the village lies silent (except for the tourists that now flock there), completely swallowed up by nature as vines cover the old houses. To get to the island itself is quite the trip: 1. Go to the Nanpu Bridge Bus Station, and take a bus and ferry to Shengshan Island or Gouqi Island (which are connected via a bridge.) This segment of the journey will take around 4 hours. 2. Once you have arrived, you can take a taxi to Houtouwan, and hike through the village! When visiting the abandoned island, you will need at least 2-3 hours to allow enough time to explore and take pictures! #momentsmission