Bird and Flower Island｜Zhejiang Zhoushan's Stunning Hidden Gem Island Guide - The Bioluminescent Sea is Breathtaking

Bird Island is a stunning hidden gem island in Shengsi County, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province✨ The blue and white buildings here resemble Santorini, and there is also a glowing bioluminescent sea🌌 Definitely the romantic pinnacle of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai💕 🌈 Island Access Guide: 📍 Boarding locations: Zhoushan Shenjiawan Wharf / Shengsi Xiaocaiyuan Wharf 🛳️ Transportation: 1. From Shanghai: You can purchase a combined bus and ferry ticket at Nanpu Bridge Tourist Passenger Station 2. From Zhoushan: Sanjiang Wharf → Shengsi Sijiao Island → Xiaocaiyuan Wharf → Bird and Flower Island 🚌 On-island transportation: No car rentals! Walking or sightseeing shuttle buses are the main options. The shuttle bus runs round-trip between the wharf - lighthouse / guesthouse village💨 🌟 Must-visit Attractions: 1️⃣ Bird and Flower Lighthouse (northwest end of the island) - The largest lighthouse in the Far East! - A must-go spot for watching the sunset🌅 2️⃣ Wharf to Lighthouse Trail - A 5km stunning coastal walking trail🚶 - Along the way: blue and white houses + wildflowers + unbeatable sea views 3️⃣ Buddha’s Hand Rock (northeast corner of the island) - A uniquely shaped giant reef rock🪨 - The top spot for sunrise viewing☀️ 4️⃣ Nan’ao Beach - The main beach🏖 - At night, you can see the magical bioluminescent sea! - Tip: The bioluminescent sea is easiest to see in July and August✨ 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations: Mainly concentrated in the wharf guesthouse village The blue and white Mediterranean style is super romantic💙 Recommended well-reviewed guesthouses: 1️⃣ Wuma Inn 2️⃣ Luli Guesthouse 3️⃣ Mata Inn ⚠️ Sea view rooms must be booked at least 1 month in advance 🦐 Local Cuisine: 1️⃣ Must-try seafood: tigerhead fish, snails, mussels, swimming crab🦀 2️⃣ Specialty snacks: seafood noodles, seafood fried rice🍚 3️⃣ Specialty drink: Stone mugwort tea🍵 Food is mainly found around the wharf and main street 💡 Practical Tips: 📆 Best travel time: May to October (July and August are peak season with lots of people!) 🎫 Must book in advance: ferry tickets + accommodation! Especially on weekends and holidays 🧴 Essentials: sunscreen + hat + sunglasses + light jacket (the sea breeze is very strong!) 🚫 Prohibited: drones are banned✖️ pets are not allowed on the island