Travel guide to Zhoushan: experience the island Buddhist kingdom and fishing village style

🚗Transportation Guide Plane: Go directly to Putuoshan Airport (located in Zhujiajian), take the airport bus or taxi to Zhujiajian Wugongshi Wharf (about 10 minutes). Bus: Take a bus from Ningbo South Bus Station/Beilun Port Passenger Station to Zhoushan Island (Shenjiamen Bus Station), the journey takes about 2-3 hours. Ship: There are cross-sea ferries from Shanghai, Ningbo, Wenzhou and other places directly to the islands of Zhoushan (for example, Shengsi Islands need to take a boat from the Banshengdong Wharf in Shenjiamen). Transportation on the island 🚖Cross-island transportation: You need to take a boat 🚢 between the islands of Zhoushan (such as Zhujiajian ⇌ Putuo Mountain, Shenjiamen ⇌ Dongji Island, Shenjiamen ⇌ Shengsi). Tickets can be booked through the "Zhoushan Haixing Ship" official account or the "Shengsi Passenger Transport" official account. 🚘Transportation on the island: ◦ Putuo Mountain: There are buses in the scenic area (5-10 yuan one way) or you can walk. ◦ Dongji Island: There are no buses on the island. You can rent an electric car (about 50 yuan/day) or hike. ◦ Shengsi Islands: There are buses near Jihu Beach. It is recommended to charter a car or rent an electric car to other areas. ❣️Attractions Recommendation Putuo Mountain⛰️ (Buddhist Holy Land) • Key attractions: ◦ Standing Statue of Guanyin of the Nanhai Sea: The 33-meter-high bronze statue of Guanyin overlooks the East China Sea with solemnity. ◦ Puji Temple: The largest temple in Putuo Mountain, with great popularity. ◦ Fayu Temple: Built on the mountain, it is an imperial-style building from the Qing Dynasty. ◦ Baibusha: A small beach, suitable for strolling and listening to the waves. • Tickets: The entrance ticket to the mountain is 40 yuan, and some temples require the purchase of incense and flower coupons (5-10 yuan). 2. Zhujiajian (seaside resort) • Nansha Scenic Area: The largest beach in Zhoushan, where you can play in the sand, walk in the waves, and see sand sculptures (the venue for the International Sand Sculpture Festival). • Daqingshan National Park: Drive along the mountain road and enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and sea. • Wushitang: Obsidian beach with a strong fishing village feel. 3. Dongji Island (Literature and Nature) • Miaozihu Island: The main island of Dongji, with Dongji Pavilion, the statue of Caibogong, and the seafood market. • Dongfushan Island: See China’s first rays of sunshine and hike around the island along the stunning coastline. • Qingbang Island: The legendary "Potala Palace on the Sea", with stone houses in the old fishing village scattered around. 4. Shengsi Islands (sea fishing and fishing village) • Jihu Beach: The largest beach in Shengsi, suitable for swimming and motorboating. • Liujingtan: A cliff viewing platform, a great place to watch the waves crashing on the shore and the sunrise. • Donghai Fishing Village: A colorful fisherman's graffiti village where you can experience the fishing culture. [Heart] Route Recommendation Route 1: Classic 3-day tour (Putuo Mountain + Zhujiajian) • Day 1: Arrive at Zhoushan → Zhujiajian Nansha → Drive to Daqingshan → Stay overnight in Zhujiajian. • Day2: Take a boat to Putuo Mountain → Puji Temple → Nanhai Guanyin → Fayu Temple → Baibusha → Overnight in Putuo Mountain. • Day 3: Fahua Cave in Putuo Mountain → Zizhulin → Return to Zhujiajian → Return. Route 2: 5-day in-depth tour (Dongji Island + Shengsi Islands) • Day 1: Shenjiamen → Shengsi Islands (Jihu Beach → Donghai Fishing Village) → Overnight at Jihu. • Day 2: Liujingtan→Heshangtao→Shengsi seafood dinner→overnight at Jihu. • Day 3: Shengsi → Dongji Island (Miaozi Lake → Dongfu Mountain) → Hike around the island → Stay overnight at Dongfu Mountain. • Day4: Sunrise at Dongfushan → Qingbang Island → Return to Miaozi Lake → Overnight at Miaozi Lake. • Day5: Dongji Island→Shenjiamen→return. 🍢🍡 Food recommendations • Yellow croaker noodles: delicious soup and smooth noodles. • Shengsi mussels: steamed or with garlic sauce, with delicious meat. • Swimming crab: Stir-fried crab with scallion oil or crab porridge. • Fish ball soup: handmade fish balls are chewy. 2. Special snacks • Zhoushan Seafood Noodles: Noodles with mixed toppings of various seafood. • Guanyin Cake: A specialty of Mount Putuo, with crispy crust and red bean filling. • Shrimp Cakes: Commonly found at Zhujiajian Night Market, they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. ❗❗❗Tips 1. Best season: May to October (avoid typhoon season), July to August is suitable for playing in the water at the beach, September to October is suitable for watching the sunrise and tasting the delicious seafood. 2. Ticket booking: Tickets are in short supply during holidays, so please purchase them on the official platform 3 days in advance. 3. Preparation for seasickness: It is easy to get seasick on island cruises, so prepare motion sickness medicine and choose a cabin with seats near the front. 4. Environmentally friendly travel: Dongji Island and some islands in Shengsi have plastic restrictions, so please bring your own eco-friendly bags. 5. Clothing recommendations: Light sports shoes + sun-protective clothing and hats. There is a lot of walking on the island and the stone roads are slippery. Zhoushan is an island city suitable for slow travel. Whether you are worshiping Buddha and meditating, taking a beach vacation, or exploring a pristine fishing village, you can find unique experiences here. Remember to check the weather and sailing schedule before departure! 🌊⛵