[2025 Shengsi Stay] Travel Guide for Shengsi ShanChengXiaoShu Seaview Villa (Shengshan Goji Island) (Updated Jun)

🌊 Hey everyone! Come stay at my seaside villa in Zhoushan! Available rooms starting May 30th ✨ 📍 Location: Prime spot on the mountaintop! 🌄 So peaceful you'll just want to lounge—wake up to the ultra-soothing blue sea right before your eyes 🌊 Escape the crowds and unwind at this ultimate relaxation paradise! 🏠 Room Type: Spacious enough to roll around in 🤩 Super cozy layout! The seaside window seat is unbeatable! Sit on the viewing deck, feel the ocean breeze, and watch the sunset—vibes are immaculate 🌇 Brand-new high-end amenities ✅ Disposable toilet seat covers, fridge, sterilizer—all provided! Detail lovers will be thrilled! 👍 Heavenly Service: The butler is super warm and welcoming 💖 Handles attraction recommendations + bookings for you! The owner and staff are all sweet angels 👼 The garden swing nearby is ultra-romantic, and the seaside sunset views in the evening are breathtaking! This is THE spot for a laid-back getaway! 📍 Location: Shengsi, Shengshan Town 🏠 Homestay: Shengsi Cliffside Seaview Villa 🌟

🌊 Gouqi Island, painted with "azure seas, blue skies, and secret fishing villages," fulfills all your island fantasies—whether chasing the first rays of sunlight at China's easternmost point, exploring the fairy-tale-like abandoned village, or indulging in a seafood feast. But without proper planning, there are many pitfalls, and it's scorching hot—not recommended for June-August‼️ Comprehensive 2-3 day in-depth travel guide for Gouqi Island (June 2025 Edition) —Unlock the azure seas and secret fishing villages of the "Little Greece of the East" 🌈 Best Travel Time June-August: Crystal-clear waters, ideal for swimming and snorkeling, but beware of typhoons (July-September). September Fishing Festival: Seafood is at its freshest, avoiding summer crowds. 🚄🚗 Transportation Guide 📍 From Shanghai: Bus + Ferry Combo: Nanpu Bridge Bus Station (tickets at 06:30) → Shenjiamen Pier → Gouqi Island (Ganxie Pier), 3.5-4 hours, ~¥140. Self-drive + Ferry: Drive to Shenjiamen Pier (parking ¥50/day), then ferry to Gouqi Island. 📍 From Zhoushan: Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Pier → Shengshan/Gouqi Island, limited ferries—check schedules. Tickets: Book 5 days in advance via WeChat official account "Shengsi Passenger Transport," or ask your homestay to arrange in peak season. 🚢 Island Transport Taxis: Zoned pricing, starting at ¥30, can share rides. Walking/Cycling: The island is small, great for exploring on foot, but e-bike rentals aren't available. 🏨 Accommodation: Sea Views & Fishing Village Charm ✅ Gouqi Island Area Luxury: Qianmo Seaview Inn (270° ocean-view terrace), Musha Dream Inn (artsy Instagram vibe). Budget: Homestays near Dawang Village (e.g., Qiju), ~¥300/night, walkable to beaches. ✅ Shengshan Island Area Shancheng Xiaoshu: Santorini-style, near the abandoned village, perfect for photographers. 🗺️🔥 2-Day Itinerary 🟢 Day 1: Island Intro · Sunset & Village Vibes 🔹 Morning 09:25 Ferry from Shenjiamen Pier, arrive at Gouqi Island by 13:00 13:30 Check-in, drop bags 14:00 Dawang Beach (¥25/person): Sandy fun, summer water activities. 🔹 Evening 17:30 Shanhai Qiguan (free): Overlook "sea pastures," stunning sunset views. 🔹 Night 19:00 Seafood feast (try "Fish Master," ~¥100/person). 🟢 Day 2: Abandoned Village · Sunrise at East Cliff 🔸 Dawn 04:30 Charter taxi to East Cliff (¥50/person): China's easternmost sunrise spot, cliffs facing the Pacific. 🔸 Morning 08:00 Abandoned Village (¥60/person): Real-life "fairytale," vines swallowing houses. 🔸 Afternoon 12:00 Seafood lunch ("Sanmao Bistro," must-try peppery mantis shrimp). 14:00 Xiyang Bay (free): Red boardwalk into the sea, perfect sunset silhouettes. 🔸 Evening 17:00 Return ferry (Ganxie Pier → Shenjiamen Pier). 🌊 3-Day Deep Dive 🟢 Day 3: Sea Pastures · Fishing & Slow Living 🔹 Morning 08:00 Sea Pastures (free): View mussel farms, best light at dawn/dusk. 🔹 Afternoon 13:00 Fishing trip (¥150/person): Catch fish, cook your haul. 16:00 Longquan Beach (free): Hidden gem, tidepool treasures. 🔹 Night 18:00 Cook your catch (homestays charge ~¥20/dish). 🔥 Must-Do Highlights ✅ East Cliff Why: Easternmost sunrise, cliff paths, ¥50. Tip: Arrive by 4:30, ~¥100/car. ✅ Abandoned Village Why: Overgrown ghost town, ¥60 (land entry). Tip: Wear long sleeves, shoot in morning light. ✅ Shanhai Qiguan Why: Island’s highest point, sunset vistas. Tip: Ming-era stone inscription at summit. ✅ Dawang Beach Why: Largest beach, soft sand, ¥25. Tip: Summer water gear rentals. 🗺️ Food Map Seafood Feast Must-eat: Crab, steamed mussels, spicy shrimp, seafood dumplings. Top spots: Fish Master (Gouqi), Sanmao Bistro (Shengshan). 🔥 Snacks Seaweed jelly: ¥5/cup, roadside stalls. Mussel fried rice: Ask homestays. ‼️‼️ Pro Tips 1️⃣ Book ferries 5 days early ("Shengsi Passenger Transport"), choose upper deck to avoid seasickness. 2️⃣ Sunscreen & bug spray: Strong UV, mosquitoes in the village. 3️⃣ Cash: Some vendors/taxis only accept cash. 4️⃣ Eco-rules: No coral/ shell collecting, pack out trash. 👭 Luggage Storage: Shenjiamen Pier parking, Gouqi homestays. Take this guide and dive into your "Little Greece of the East" adventure!

You have to go to the beach this summer to see the sunrise and sunset over the sea. Find a quiet place, empty your mind, and enjoy the cozy sea view time alone. ▫️The Greek/Moroccan architecture is super photogenic 📸 The homestay is located on Shengshan Island, Gouqi, Shengsi, Zhoushan. It is surrounded by the sea on three sides and has a 270° unobstructed sea view. You can watch the sea view in the room without leaving your house. You can watch the sunrise and chase the sunset. It is equipped with a Moroccan-style villa and public area, and a Greek-style villa guest room. ▫️Sea view afternoon tea 🍵 Order a cup of freshly ground coffee in the homestay lobby, sit in the fireplace area, feel the mellow and rich coffee and the panoramic sea view, or make a pot of hot tea, hold a book, and feel the tranquility of the island. ▫️Viewing pool 💦 The infinity pool seems to be connected to the sea, enjoy a leisurely moment, the temperature between the mountains and the sea seems to have dropped a little, wandering in it, feeling very comfortable. ▫️Seafood dinner 🦐 Fresh fish satisfies the taste buds' yearning for the island. Through the beautiful sea view floor-to-ceiling windows, you can enjoy the sea view while eating seafood, and enjoy the double healing of body and mind. · Homestay | Shengsi Shancheng Xiaoshu Cliff Sea View Homestay Address | No. 16 Wannian Lane, Shengshan Town, Zhoushan Transportation | Direct boat from Shenjiawan Pier/Shengjiamen Banshengdong Pier 100–210 min · Shancheng is always on the road in the journey of exploring the beauty of seaside holidays. ·

Gouqi Island Travel Guide: Blue Tears and Mussel Kingdom in the East China Sea🌊🐚 📍 Destination Overview Gouqi Island, the most healing island in Zhoushan's Shengsi Archipelago! Half azure sea, half golden mussel fields, with white buoys twinkling like stars in the sunlight✨. Here you'll find the "First Lighthouse of the East China Sea"🗼, a rainbow road on the cliff🌈, and the glowing "blue tears" at night💧. When fishing boats glide across the emerald sea, you'll feel like you've stepped into the film world of "Our Little Sister"🎞️. 🚢 Transportation Guide 1️⃣ Getting to the island: - From Shanghai/Hangzhou: 🚗Drive to "Shenjia Bay Pier" → Take a boat to Gouqi Island (speedboat 1.5 hours/regular ferry 3 hours, fare 120-180 yuan) 🚌Buy a combined bus-ferry ticket at Nanpu Bridge Tourism Center (bus departs at 7:15, ferry at 9:15) - From Zhoushan: Direct ferry from Wugongzhi Pier at Zhujiajian (1 daily departure at 8:10) 2️⃣ Island transportation: 🚕Shared taxis (30-50 yuan/trip) or charter a car for island tour (about 200 yuan/day) 🚶‍♀️Hiking enthusiasts can choose the mountain-sea trail (8 kilometers total, passing three major beaches) 🔥 Must-Do List ❶ Chase a sunrise at sea 🌅 East Cliff (entrance fee 50 yuan): - China's easternmost inhabited island cliff, stake out at 4 AM to watch the red sun rise from the Pacific - 📸Photo spot: White lighthouse + rusty reefs for apocalyptic-style photos ❷ Venture onto the Rainbow Road 🌈 Longquan Village to Lixi Village section: - Seaside S-curve road with blue and yellow guardrails + mint-colored sea, rent an electric scooter for "Someday or One Day" drama-style photos - 🚲Rental point: Next to Dawang Beach, 50 yuan/3 hours ❸ Explore a secret wonderland 🏚️ Houtou Bay Abandoned Village (entrance fee 60 yuan): - Fishing village ruins devoured by ivy, resembles "Princess Mononoke" forest on rainy days - ⚠️Mosquito warning! Wear long pants + insect repellent, stairs can be slippery ❹ Mussel fields at sunset 🌇 Sea Ranch Viewing Platform: - At dusk, watch thousands of acres of mussel farms transform into golden piano keys, with fishing boats moving like musical notes - 🦞Hidden activity: Join a boat captain to harvest fresh mussels (30 yuan/person, eat them boiled with vinegar) 🦪 East China Sea Delicacies ▫️ Seafood Dough Drop Soup: Shrimp, crab + mussels + handmade dough drops, incredibly flavorful broth (25 yuan/bowl) ▫️ Green Onion Oil Blue Crab: Peak season August-October, loaded with crab roe (market price, about 80 yuan each) ▫️ Snail Sauce Fried Rice: Spicy minced snail meat stir-fried with seaweed flakes (20 yuan/serving) ▫️ Night food stall recommendation: "Fisherman's Home" near Dawang Beach, enjoy grilled hairtail fish with sea breeze (about 60 yuan/person) 🏡 Accommodation Guide 🌊 For sea view lovers: - "Qianmo Sea View Inn": 270° glass rooms, watch fishing boat lights from your bed (800+ yuan in peak season) 💰 Budget-friendly: - Longquan Village homestays: Views of mussel fields right outside your window, 150 yuan per person including breakfast 📸 Instagram-worthy: - "Shancheng Villa": Santorini-style white houses + infinity pool, book 2 months in advance ⚠️ Lessons Learned the Hard Way 1️⃣ Ferry ticket strategy: Book 5 days ahead during peak season on "Shengsi Ferry" WeChat account, tickets released at 7:00 AM sharp! 2️⃣ Sun protection kit: UV rays + sea breeze double attack, arm sleeves + sunglasses + SPF50+ sunscreen are essential 3️⃣ Blue tears forecast: Most common May-September, follow "Shengsi Tourism" WeChat account for real-time predictions, highest probability on humid days with south winds 4️⃣ Seafood pricing traps: Ask prices before ordering, watch the draining basket when weighing (some shops include basket weight!) 5️⃣ Environmental responsibility: Don't take buoys from the beach! They belong to mussel farmers and taking them can result in fines As dusk bathes the mountains and sea, sit on the Sanjiao Bridge munching on grilled fish. The lighthouse beam sweeps across the water, mussel boat engines startle a flock of seabirds, and the air mingles with salty sea and barbecue smoke—this tiny island, barely visible on maps unless you zoom in three times, holds the most vivid romance of the East China Sea🌉🐟. 📅 Best seasons: - May-October: Suitable water temperature for swimming, seafood abundance - November-April: Fewer tourists, perfect for relaxation (some homestays closed) (🔔 Fun fact: The island produces 1/3 of China's mussels, and those brown "seaweed" drying by the roadside are actually mussel ropes!)

I want to stay at this ocean view homestay 100 times. The experience at this ocean view homestay is amazing and so comfortable! The housekeeper is also very thoughtful and the service is very attentive. The whole place is in Moroccan style, and the photos are great. The sea here is so beautiful! You can sit in the corner next to the front desk for an afternoon and not want to go anywhere. You can lie in bed and watch the sea. The room facilities are very nice. I will definitely come back again.

✅️ Chasing the first gentle rays of sunrise, I found myself at the easternmost tip of Shengshan Island, a seaside utopia for the soul. 🏡 Hotel | Shancheng Villa Seaview Inn 📍 Address | No. 16, Wannian Lane, Shengshan Town, Shengsi County, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province Transportation to the Island | Boats operate daily to and from the island. From Shanghai, the ferry departs from Shenjiawan Wharf to Shengshan Gouqi at 09:40. From Zhoushan, the ferry departs from Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Wharf to Shengshan Gouqi at 07:45. Purchase tickets via the WeChat mini-programs "Ziyoubao" or "Zhiyou Haixing." ✅️ Located on Shengshan Island, the easternmost inhabited island of Zhoushan, Zhejiang, this guesthouse offers a secluded, expansive ocean view. With one Moroccan-style villa and one Greek-style villa, it blends Moroccan romance with Greek elegance for a visual and sensory feast. 🫶✅️ Rooms feature 180° panoramic ocean-view floor-to-ceiling windows, imported Italian wall and floor finishes, Morgan smart systems, five-star bedding, furniture, and bathroom amenities. ✅️ The guesthouse offers a full range of amenities: a restaurant serving authentic seafood; an outdoor pool for a refreshing dip; a seaside garden and lawn camping area perfect for family fun and gatherings; and a coffee/cocktail/dessert bar, leisure gaming and cinema area, fireplace, billiards table, and other leisure facilities to enrich your vacation experience. ✅️ During the day, stroll around the guesthouse and enjoy the blue sea and sky, passing boats, and flying seagulls—every frame is a picturesque masterpiece without filters. In the evening, sit on the terrace with a cup of hot tea and watch the sunset paint the sea with golden hues, embracing the tranquility of the moment. 🌃 As night falls, you might be lucky enough to encounter the mystical fluorescent sea. Blue lights twinkle in the waves, like stars falling to earth, creating a dreamlike fairytale world.

✅ Unobstructed sea view ✅ Great for photos ✅ Terrace pool If you're going to Zhoushan, don't miss this place! The unobstructed sea view will take your breath away as soon as you walk in. It's so healing! You can watch the sunrise from your room, it's so romantic. 🏨 Dreamy Scenery As soon as you walk into the room, the blue sky, white clouds, and unobstructed sea view will melt your heart. The pool on the terrace is so dreamy, and the photos are amazing. At night, you can watch the stars on the terrace, and it feels like you're watching the Milky Way from home! 🏨 Delicious Food The homestay has its own restaurant, serving authentic local dishes. I can't go a day without two big bowls of rice. The drinks at the cafe are also very special, perfect for photos. The food is very fresh, perfect for foodies! 🏨 Thoughtful Service The homestay's housekeeper provides excellent service. There is a pick-up and drop-off service as soon as you arrive on the island, which is very thoughtful. There are some special photo spots set up on the lawn, which are perfect for my social media. 🏨 Homestay: Shengsi Shancheng Xiaoshu Cliff Sea View Homestay 🏨 Location: No. 16 Wannian Nong, Shengshan Town, Shengsi County, Zhoushan