Dongji Island is truly worth a visit

Transportation - Getting to the island: First go to Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Wharf in Zhoushan, then take a boat to Dongji Island. You can book ferry tickets in advance on official accounts like "Zhoushan Haixing Ferry". Tickets from Zhujiajian to Miaozihu Island come in different cabin classes, priced around 100-300 RMB; you'll need to purchase an additional ticket (about 30 RMB) on board to go from Miaozihu to Dongfushan Island. - Island transportation: Miaozihu Island has sightseeing buses for island tours at 50 RMB/person; Dongfushan Island mainly requires hiking; Qingbang Island can be explored either on foot or by boat. Attractions - Miaozihu Island: The Cai Bogong Statue is a must-visit photo spot; features filming locations from the movie "The Continent"; the lighthouse is perfect for sunset views; also has many colorful fisherman paintings. - Dongfushan Island: The first place in China to see sunrise, with the New Century First Sunlight Observation Point; the Tree Bay Stone Houses make great photo backdrops; Elephant Trunk Peak has unique rock formations with excellent views from the top; possible bioluminescent sea at night in summer; other attractions include the "Sea Potala Palace" and Hundred-Step Stone Pond. Food - Miaozihu Island: Xiaolin Noodle Shop serves seafood noodles with generous portions and delicious broth; Dongji Fish Cakes are crispy outside and tender inside; A'jun Seafood Stall's peppery mantis shrimp and steamed swimming crab are very fresh; seafood BBQ available by the wharf at night. - Dongfushan Island: Wei's Seafood Noodle Shop's seafood noodles are worth trying; Qibo Sichuan Cuisine's fried egg with whitebait is also good. Accommodation - Miaozihu Island: Dongji International Youth Hostel is great for backpackers and students; Fanyu Boutique Homestay has upscale facilities suitable for couples or families; also Dongfushan Villa and regular fisherman homestays. - Dongfushan Island: Island Living·Seaview Homestay's ocean-view balcony is perfect for photos. - Qingbang Island: The Stone Wharf Hotel, converted from stone houses, is very distinctive. Recommended Itineraries - 2-day quick trip: Day 1 from Shenjiamen to Miaozihu for island tour, visit Cai Bogong Statue, watch sunset at lighthouse; Day 2 go to Dongfushan for sunrise, hike through stone houses before returning. - 3-day in-depth tour: Day 1 explore Miaozihu, visit fisherman paintings etc.; Day 2 go to Dongfushan for sunrise, hike Elephant Trunk Peak, watch bioluminescent sea at night; Day 3 visit Qingbang Island to see "Sea Potala Palace" and Hundred-Step Stone Pond before returning. Tips Bring high-SPF sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, motion sickness medicine etc.; prepare some cash; be environmentally conscious and don't litter.