Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel • This Hidden Gem Island Leaves You Spellbound

Alternative tourism is truly rewarding! Enjoying the sea without crowds is pure bliss~ Who knew such azure waters existed near Shanghai🌊 ⛱️ Just returned from the island last weekend – the afterglow is overwhelming! Though only 48 hours, it felt like a mini vacation~ 🌄 Chase breathtaking sunrises at Dongya Cliff, explore the fairy-tale Green Village, admire romantic sunsets at the Rainbow Dam... This secluded island is utterly healing! 👉 2-day, 1-night itinerary from Shanghai to explore Gouqi & Shengshan Islands. Here’s a super-detailed guide – save it! 🚶【Route Reference】 1️⃣ DAY1: Ganxie Pier → Ganxie Viewing Platform → Dawang Village Beach/Longquan Beach → Shanhai Qiguan → Homestay rest → Rainbow Village → Rainbow Reef Dam 2️⃣ DAY2: Homestay → Dongya Cliff sunrise → Wind Chaser → Green Village → Sanjiaojiang Bridge → Ganxie Pier 🩵【Gouqi Island Highlights】 ▪️Ganxie Viewing Platform: Walkable from the pier, stunning sunset views over the "sea pasture" ▪️Dawang Beach (🎫¥25): The island’s largest beach with fine sand, glass-clear waters, and swings – feels like Sanya! ▪️Longquan Beach: Comparable to Dawang Beach, pick one ▪️Shanhai Qiguan: The island’s highest point. Don’t miss the viewing platform behind the boulder overlooking the sea pasture ▪️Sanjiaojiang Bridge: Connects both islands, photogenic when ships pass 💙【Shengshan Island Highlights】 ▪️Rainbow Village: Colorful hillside houses glittering under sunlight ▪️Rainbow Reef Dam: A photogenic seawall with a red-and-white lighthouse. Sunset here is speechlessly beautiful – from golden hour to blue hour! 🌇 ▪️Dongya Cliff (🎫¥50): Easternmost inhabited point in China! Sunrise is a must. The cliffside walkway is stunning even on cloudy days – don’t miss it! ▪️Wind Chaser: A red beachfront bar along the rainbow coastal road, giving Santorini vibes ▪️Green Village (🎫¥60): A real-life fairy-tale forest! Lush greenery now – white dresses pop in photos. The glass platform frames the sea and green houses perfectly 🚢【Transport Guide】 ❶ Book tickets 5 days in advance at 7:00 AM via 🍊"Shengsi Passenger Transport" (Shanghai→Gouqi bus+ferry combo: Nanpu Bridge→Shenjiamen Pier→Ganxie Pier) ❷ Regular ferry: 2h (rocky) / Ro-ro ferry: 3.5h (smooth) ❸ Island taxis cost ¥30-80/trip (shared rides available) 🏡【Stay at an Oceanview Homestay】 📍 Shengshan Island Daiyu Homestay ☑️ Steps from Dayuwan Beach with a photogenic white lighthouse ☑️ Private balcony overlooking the sea pasture ☑️ Walkable to Dongya Cliff, Rainbow Village & Shengshan Town 🦀【Food Guide】 ✔️ Currently fishing moratorium – try seafood noodles packed with shrimp/crab/shellfish ✔️ More dining options at Gouqi’s Dawang Village seafood street/Shengshan Town 💡Tips: 1. Essentials: sunscreen + mosquito repellent + motion sickness pills 2. Island weather changes fast – sunny days = bluer seas 3. 2-day trip is rushed; 3 days recommended for relaxation "Who knew such healing blues existed outside Sanya?" Escape to China’s easternmost islands for a weekend~ ———————————————————— 💌 Follow me for more Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai travel gems!