Giving up Sanya, Zhoushan is truly beautiful

Hey everyone👋! As an island enthusiast, I finally visited Zhoushan in April! Blue skies, crystal-clear waters, golden sand, and Buddhist sanctuaries... three days weren't enough! Here's my fresh travel guide for you👇 📍Zhoushan, the "City of a Thousand Islands" nestled in the East China Sea👏! With 1,390 islands scattered like stars, it features the sacred Mount Putuo Buddhist sanctuary, the artistic charm of Gouqi and Huaniao Islands, and the stunning seascapes of Dongji Island! Here, the salty sea breeze, passing fishing boats, and waves crashing against rocks instantly heal all worries~ 🚗【Transportation Guide】 ✈️Fly to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, take the airport bus to Zhoushan Putuo Passenger Center (about 1.5 hours), then take public transport to various attractions; alternatively, share a taxi for about 50 yuan per person. 🚄Take high-speed rail to Ningbo Station, then catch a bus to Zhoushan from the South Square; self-driving is convenient, but beware of traffic on the cross-sea bridge during holidays! For island transportation, taxis or electric scooters🛵 are recommended. Use ferries between islands, check schedules on the "Zhoushan Islands Tourism" WeChat account~ 🗺【Recommended Itinerary】 Day1: Mount Putuo - Puji Temple Take an early ferry (10 minutes) from Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Pier to Mount Putuo! First, visit the popular Puji Temple🙏! Enjoy a vegetarian lunch at the temple for 20 yuan - delicious vegetables and tofu~ Afternoon walk along the coastal path, see the South Sea Guanyin statue standing between sea and sky - breathtaking! Return to Zhujiajian for a fantastic seafood feast at night! Day2: Dongji Island - Miaozi Lake Island Head to Dongji Island early morning! Miaozi Lake Island, the filming location of "No More Reunions," offers perfect cycling along the ring road with sea breeze and blue skies - every photo is stunning📸! Try seafood noodles for lunch - noodles soaked in broth with fresh shrimp and squid! Afternoon boat to Dongfushan Island to see the "First Ray of Light Spot of the New Century," sunset turns the sea orange - breathtakingly beautiful! Day3: Huaniao Island - Return Rise early for Huaniao Island's "fluorescent sea" (if lucky!), visit the blue and white fairy-tale town like Santorini~ Lunch on steamed swimming crab - sweet, full meat, finger-licking good! Afternoon return ferry, pack some dried squid as souvenirs, hard to say goodbye😭 🌟【5 Must-Do Activities】 📍Mount Putuo: Worship Guanyin, eat vegetarian food, experience the sacred Buddhist site 📍Dongji Island: Watch sunrise, cycle around island, experience the "Maritime Potala Palace" 📍Huaniao Island: Stroll through blue-white town, encounter magical fluorescent sea 📍Zhujiajian South Beach: Walk on beach, play in water, see sand sculpture exhibition 📍Mount Putuo South Sea Guanyin: 33m tall Guanyin statue, spectacular photos 📌【Practical Tips】 🎫Mount Putuo entrance fee 160 yuan, book ferry tickets 3 days ahead! 👗Strong sea breeze in April, bring windbreaker + hat; sunscreen and motion sickness pills essential! 📸Recommended photo spots: Dongji Island lighthouse, Huaniao Island fluorescent sea, Mount Putuo Hundred Step Beach 🍜【Local Food Recommendations】 🥘Seafood noodles: Chewy noodles, plenty of seafood, incredibly rich broth 🦀Steamed swimming crab: Full meat, perfect with vinegar, naturally sweet 🐙Squid with rice cakes: Chewy squid, soft rice cakes, savory flavor 🥟Fish skin dumplings: Fish skin wrapped meat, bouncy texture, delicious soup 🦐Salt-water mantis shrimp: Firm meat with natural sea sweetness, addictive 🥣Seafood porridge: Thick rice porridge with shrimp and shellfish, warming and fresh 🏨【Accommodation】 📍Mount Putuo: Putuo Mountain Hotel, near Puji Temple, peaceful environment 📍Zhujiajian: Zhoushan Westin Resort, amazing sea view rooms, private beach 📍Dongji Island: Nashan Nahai Guesthouse, ocean-facing, good value 💖【Overall Experience】 Each Zhoushan island is like opening a mystery box! Feel the power of faith at Mount Putuo, chase a sea sunrise at Dongji Island, encounter a fairy-tale town at Huaniao Island... The sea breeze, waves, and seafood here are all healing🌊! Come quickly everyone, start your own island adventure!