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 ~