Zhoushan has returned. My consumption concept has collapsed. I really don't recommend it.

💰Zhoushan budget travel guide 🏔Zhoushan Islands has beautiful scenery, but the tourism cost is high. How can you have fun with the least money? This guide will help you save money and have fun! --- ✈️【Transportation Money Saving Tips】** 1. **Great transportation options** - 🚗**From Shanghai/Hangzhou**: Take a bus from Shanghai South Railway Station/Hangzhou Bus Station directly to Zhoushan (Shanghai-Shenjiamen about 100 yuan, Hangzhou-Zhoushan about 120 yuan), which is more cost-effective than transferring on the high-speed rail. - 🚌**Departing from Ningbo**: The bus from Ningbo South Station to Shenjiamen is only 50 yuan and takes 1.5 hours. 2. **Transportation within the island** - *🚌*Public transportation**: The bus fare on Zhoushan Island is 2-3 yuan, and you can go to Shenjiamen, Donggang, Zhujiajian and other places. - 🚢**Ferry discount**: You need to take a boat to go to Putuo Mountain, Dongji Island, etc., and grab tickets in advance on the "Zhoushan Xinghai Ferry" official account (Zhujiajian-Putuo Mountain one-way 30 yuan). - *🚗*Carpooling/Rideshare**: Use Didi Hitch or local carpooling groups to share the cost of going to Zhujiajian and Daishan. --- 🏨【Low-cost accommodation recommendation】** - **Beds in youth hostels/homestays**: Youth hostels in Shenjiamen and Donggang area are 50-80💰 yuan/night (such as "Zhoushan International Youth Hostel"). - **Off-season special room**: Economy hotels (such as Hanting, Home Inn) during non-holidays sometimes charge 120-150 yuan💰/room, suitable for 2-3 people to share. - *✅*Camping (optional in summer)**: Camping is allowed near Zhujiajian Dongsha or Nansha, but you need to confirm the safe area in advance. --- 💰【Free & Low-Price Attractions】** 📍1. **Shenjiamen Fishing Port**: Watch the fishing boats return to the port in the evening. The night view is super beautiful. The seafood skewers at the roadside stalls are 10 yuan/skewer. 📍2. **Zhujiajian Daqingshan**: Free hiking around the island (ticket price is 100 yuan in peak season, but free if you enter before 6 am). 🏔3. **Daishan Island**: Lulan Qingsha (free in the off-season), Dongsha Ancient Town (old fishing village style, no entrance fee). 🏔4. **Putuo Mountain**: If you are on a budget, you can just visit the Puji Temple (5 yuan for the incense ticket), walk to the attractions, and don’t take the sightseeing bus (10 yuan/trip one way). 🏔5. **Dongji Island (slightly higher budget)**: The boat ticket is more expensive (100-200 yuan one way)💰, but the scenery on the island is beautiful and suitable for taking photos and checking in. --- **【Don’t make mistakes when eating seafood】** - ✅**Purchase from the market + process**: Shenjiamen Donghe Market has a seafood discount after 4pm. You can buy shellfish (10 yuan/jin) or small yellow croaker (15 yuan/piece). The processing fee at the youth hostel or restaurant is 10-20 yuan. - *🍝*Affordable seafood noodles**: Shenjiamen's "Lao Guoqiang" or Gaojiazhuang seafood noodles are 25-30 yuan/bowl, with enough ingredients to fill you up. - *✅*Avoid expensive restaurants in scenic spots**: Food and beverages in Putuo Mountain and Zhujiajian scenic spots are expensive. It is recommended to bring your own dry food or go back to Shenjiamen to eat. --- [3 days and 2 nights budget travel itinerary] ** (within 300 yuan per person) *❤️*Day 1: Shenjiamen + Zhujiajian** -✅ Morning: Arrive at Shenjiamen, visit the fishing port and eat seafood noodles. - ✅Afternoon: Take the bus to Zhujiajian, hike to Daqingshan or Xiaowushitang Village for free. - 🏨Accommodation: Zhujiajian Youth Hostel or Huishenjiamen Youth Hostel (50 yuan). *❤️*Day 2: One-day tour to Mount Putuo** - ✅Take the early morning boat to Putuo Mountain (boat ticket 30 yuan + incense ticket 5 yuan), and walk to Puji Temple and Nanhai Guanyin. -✅ Bring your own bread and water to avoid spending money in scenic spots. - Return in the evening and stay at Shenjiamen. *❤️*Day 3: Daishan Island or Dongji Island (optional)** - If you have enough time, you can take a boat to Daishan Island (30 yuan for the boat ticket) and visit Dongsha Ancient Town and Lulan Qingsha. - Or choose Dongji Island (the boat ticket is more expensive, but the scenery is beautiful). --- 【Money saving tips】** ✅ **Half-price for student ID**: Almost all attractions have student discounts on tickets. ✅ **Avoid the fishing ban period (May-August)**: Seafood prices are high, so it is more cost-effective to choose September-October. ✅ **Bring your own snacks and water**: Prices in the scenic area are high, so prepare dry food in advance. --- *💥*Summary**: The key to traveling on a budget in Zhoushan is to **choose buses for transportation + book ferry tickets early, choose youth hostels for accommodation, go to the vegetable market for seafood, and choose attractions during free hours**. In this way, you can have fun in Zhoushan within 600 yuan💰!