Be sure to bring your family to Zhoushan at least once in your life

! Zhoushan is a beautiful coastal city with rich natural landscapes and cultural resources. The following Zhoushan travel guide will help you better plan your trip. Best time to travel April and October are the most cost-effective months to visit Zhoushan. The weather is mild, there are fewer tourists, and hotel and ferry ticket prices are relatively affordable. July to September is the peak season. It is crowded, ferry tickets are difficult to buy, and prices are high, but you can experience the lively island customs. November to March of the following year is the off-season. There are fewer people, but some attractions may shorten their opening hours. Be sure to check before you travel. Recommended attractions Mount Putuo Scenic Area: One of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China and the Bodhimanda of Guanyin Bodhisattva. There are many temples on the island with rising incense smoke. You can also see the statue of the South China Sea Guanyin, which is super stunning. Dongji Island Scenic Area: The filming location of the movie "The Continent". Here, you will find the blue sea, simple fishing village customs, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Zhujiajian Nansha Scenic Area: Famous for its beaches, it has successfully held more than ten China Zhoushan International Sand Sculpture Festivals. It is fun to play sand sculptures and step on the waves on the beach. Shengsi Islands: Composed of many beautiful islands, here you will find the island scenery of "emerald sea, strange reefs, golden sand, and fishing fires". Taohua Island: The filming location of the 1987 version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". Here, you will find the sea, fine sand, farmhouses, seafood, and Taohuagu Scenic Area. In the evening, you can walk along the beach, feel the sea breeze, and listen to the sound of the sea. Recommended food Seafood: Zhoushan's seafood is very fresh, such as eels, swimming crabs, and hairtail. You can taste it at the local seafood stalls. Special snacks: Radish and shrimp dumplings, seafood soup dumplings, mixed fish pot, seafood noodles, and spicy salt and pepper mantis shrimp. Accommodation suggestions Near Dongsha: Convenient for watching the sunrise and the sea. Near Zhangzhou Bay Fishing Village: Many B&Bs with a variety of choices. Near Wugongzhi Pier: Convenient transportation and parking. Transportation guide External transportation: Although Zhoushan Putuoshan Airport is small, it has many routes that can directly reach many cities. You can also go to Ningbo first, and then take a bus or ferry to Zhoushan. Internal transportation: You can choose to rent a car, taxi, or public transportation. It is recommended to rent electric cars or bicycles, which can be a great way to explore the island highway. Itinerary Three-day tour Day 1: Arrive at Zhujiajian Island, Zhoushan. After checking in, you can go to Dongsha to watch the sunrise, go to Guanyin Dharma Realm in the morning, go to Xiaowushitang or Zhangzhou Free Beach in the afternoon, and taste delicious food at the seafood stalls in the evening. Day 2: Go to Mount Putuo and visit Puji Temple, Fayu Temple, the South China Sea Guanyin statue, and other attractions. Return to Zhujiajian in the evening. Day 3: Go to Nansha Scenic Area in the morning, and you can choose to go to Daqingshan Scenic Area or ride around the island in the afternoon. Watch a fluorescent sea in the evening. Precautions Be sure to check the weather before traveling. If you encounter a typhoon or heavy fog, the boat may be suspended. Mount Putuo is an island, and you need to take a boat to get to the island. You need to buy tickets online in advance during the peak season. When eating at seafood stalls, be sure to ask about the price before ordering to avoid price disputes when checking out. Be sure to bring sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, etc. when traveling in summer. The ultraviolet rays in Zhoushan in summer are strong and it is easy to get sunburned. When traveling to the island, it is best to wear comfortable sports shoes for easy walking. The roads on some islands are not easy to walk on. I hope this guide can help you have a pleasant trip in Zhoushan!