The only century-old ancient fishing town in China, tranquil and healing, a true slice of life

Dongsha Ancient Town is located on Daishan Island, and it is the only century-old island fishing town in 🇨🇳. Unlike the bustling lights of Wuzhen, this place is filled with the scent of the ocean, surrounded by the sea on three sides, warm and blooming in spring, tranquil and free~ The ancient town is not large, it can even be called small, with old buildings and cobblestone roads intertwined. Every corner is a treasure left by the old Daishan people. Most of the residents in the ancient town are elderly people who have stayed behind. Their simplicity and kindness add a touch of human warmth to this unremarkable small fishing town, making this hidden gem of the East China Sea even more desirable. 📍Detailed Address: No. 85, Jiefang Road, Daishan County, Zhoushan City 🚗Transportation: Drive and navigate to 'Dongsha Ancient Town Parking Lot' 🎫Tickets: Free 🕒Opening Hours: 8:30-16:45 👍Recommended Routes China Ocean Fisheries Museum Jin Weiying Historical Exhibition Hall Fishermen's Painting Gallery Cultural and Creative Shops Zhifou Café Former Site of China Commercial Bank Red Collection Museum 👍Attraction Introduction 🔹The ancient town is not large, with old buildings and cobblestone roads intertwined. Every corner is a treasure left by the old Daishan people, combining the essence of various places and having a unique island character. 🔹There are courtyard-style residential buildings, grand ancestral hall buildings, and simple and elegant temple buildings. 🔹In Dongsha Ancient Town, there are demonstrations of more than 20 intangible cultural heritage projects such as puppet shows, Zhoushan fishermen's shouts, and fishing net weaving, which will be performed in turns. 🔹A must-visit is the China Ocean Fisheries Museum, where you can see all kinds of strange fishing gear and marine biological specimens, guaranteed to open your eyes. 🥣Food Recommendations 🔹Fei Ji Haitang Cake Featured on 'A Bite of China', checked in by Hou Minghao and Song Zu'er 🔹Manqiu Noodle House The taste in the memory of Daishan people, reasonably priced, must-try seafood noodles at market price 🔹Haishihua A sea island specialty known as the 'bird's nest of the sea', with a jelly-like texture, a must-try 🔹Dongsha Dried Tofu and Other Specialties Dongsha's dried tofu and oil tofu are a must, always brought back to Hangzhou, along with Changtu hard cakes, Shayang peanuts, dried seafood, etc.!