[2025 Zhoushan Attraction] Travel Guide for Elephant Trunk Peak (Updated May)

🌅 Dongji Island (Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province) Travel Guide | Unlock the first rays of sunlight and the island’s hidden wonders at China’s easternmost point   1. Island Overview Dongji Island isn’t just a single island😉; it’s a group of islands at the easternmost edge of the Zhoushan Archipelago, consisting of Miaozihu, Dongfushan, Qingbang Island, and Huangxing Island. This is the place where mainland China first welcomes the sunrise🌄, famous for its sea-based Potala Palace, pristine fishing villages, and the spectacular bioluminescent sea. It was also a filming location for the movie "The Continent" and is known as the “last secret realm of the East China Sea”✨.   2. Best Time to Visit - May to October: The sea is a stunning blue🌊, perfect for island hiking🚶‍♂️ and sea fishing🎣 (July and August are peak season with more visitors; fishing season starts in September, and the seafood is incredibly fresh and plump🦞). - July to August: If you’re lucky, you might catch the dreamy “blue tears” bioluminescent sea💦 (requires no light pollution and suitable water temperature). - Avoid typhoon season: From July to September, keep an eye on weather forecasts📱. Typhoons may cause ferry cancellations, which could disrupt your plans😟.   3. Transportation Guide [How to get to Dongji Island] 1. Major transport: - Plane/High-speed train: First arrive in Ningbo✈️🚄, then take a bus to Zhujiajian or Putuo Passenger Center in Zhoushan, followed by a taxi to “Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Pier” or “Shenjiamen Banshengdong Pier”🚕. - Direct ferry tickets: - Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Pier → Miaozihu: 2–3 ferries daily during peak season🚢, 2-hour journey, lower deck ticket costs 100 RMB per person. - Shenjiamen Banshengdong Pier → Miaozihu: fewer trips, also 2 hours, same ticket price as Wugongzhi Pier. - Ticket purchase: Remember to book tickets 3 days in advance via the official WeChat accounts “Zhoushan Haixing Ferry” or “Dongji Shipping”🎫. Tickets sell out instantly during peak season, so don’t miss out! 2. Inter-island transport: - Miaozihu ↔ Dongfushan/Qingbang Island: Multiple daily ferries, tickets available on-site at Miaozihu Pier🎫, 30 RMB per person, 30-minute journey.   4. Must-visit Attractions and Activities [Dongfushan Island] — The easternmost earthly paradise 1. First ray of sunlight observation point of the new century: Watch the sunrise at mainland China’s easternmost point🌅. In summer, sunrise is around 4:50 am, so arrive 30 minutes early to secure your spot! 2. Dashuwan stone house cluster: Abandoned fishing village stone houses covered in vines, full of rustic charm📸. The evening light makes for stunning photos. 3. Elephant Trunk Peak island hike: About 4 hours🚶, passing by Baiyun Palace and Meteorite Waterfall, with breathtaking mountain and sea views all along the way! [Miaozihu Island] — Convenience of the main island and cinematic nostalgia 1. Caibogong Statue (Red and White Lighthouse): Filming location for "The Continent"🎬. Capture sunset silhouettes here for a full atmospheric effect! 2. Dongji Pavilion: Offers panoramic views of Dongji Island. Early morning mist creates a fairyland-like scene☁️. 3. Original stone beach scenic area: Waves crash against volcanic rock reefs🌊, aerial shots here are truly spectacular! [Qingbang Island] — The sea’s Potala Palace 1. Fishing village stone house cluster: Stone houses built along the hillside, lighting up at sunset, truly resembling a palace on the sea🏰. 2. Xiaohai Cave: A historical site where fishermen rescued British POWs during World War II🕰️, perfect for hiking and exploration!   5. Unique Experiences - Sea fishing: Rent a boat for about 200 RMB/2 hrs🎣. You can catch tiger fish and snapper, and have your catch cooked for you—super rewarding! - Stargazing camping: Camp near the sunrise viewing platform on Dongfushan⛺. At night, you can see the Milky Way clearly🌌 (remember to bring windproof gear). - Bioluminescent sea tracking: On moonless summer nights, head to West Pier or Beiao Beach—you might encounter blue glowing waves, incredibly magical!   6. Food and Accommodation Guide [Recommended accommodations] - Dongfushan Island: - Tata Youth Hostel: Strong artistic vibe, perfect for stargazing from the terrace✨, dorm beds around 200 RMB/night. - Haiyu Sheep House: Sea view floor-to-ceiling windows, wake up to the sunrise🌅, about 600 RMB/night. - Miaozihu Island: - Dongji Story Homestay: Movie-themed design, close to the pier, very convenient, about 400 RMB/night. - Qingbang Island: - Manyu Homestay: Converted stone house with great value, about 300 RMB/night. [Must-try foods] - Seafood noodles/seafood fried rice cakes: 30–50 RMB per bowl, loaded with ingredients and super fresh! Recommended: “Xiaolin Noodle House” in Miaozihu🍜. - Mussels: Steamed or cooked with scallion oil, tender and plump, 20 RMB per plate, one bite is pure satisfaction🦪. - Snail sauce: Spicy stir-fried small sea snails, perfect with porridge, 15 RMB small portion, you won’t be able to stop! - Buy and cook yourself: You can buy live seafood🦐 at the pier, homestays charge 20–30 RMB per dish for cooking—fresh and affordable!   7. Tips and Precautions 1. Ferry ticket scams: Scalpers hike prices heavily during peak season❌. Always buy tickets through official channels; once on the island, buy your return ticket immediately! 2. Sun and insect protection: Island UV rays are strong🌞, wear sun-protective clothing and hats; mosquitoes are common in grassy areas, carry insect repellent🧴. 3. Environmental rules: Do not collect shells or coral🐚; always take your trash with you (the island has limited waste processing capacity—let’s protect the island environment together🌍). 4. Cash backup: Some homestays on Dongfushan and Qingbang only accept cash💰. It’s recommended to bring about 1,000 RMB. 5. Hiking safety: The island’s trails have many steep slopes and loose stones🧗‍♂️. Wear non-slip shoes, hike with companions, and avoid hiking at night!   8. Sample itinerary (3 days 2 nights) - Day 1: Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Pier → Miaozihu Island → Visit Caibogong Lighthouse for sunset🌇 → Overnight in Miaozihu. - Day 2: Miaozihu → Dongfushan Island → Island hike🚶 → Camp at the new century sunrise viewing point⛺. - Day 3: Dongfushan → Qingbang Island (half-day tour) → Return to Zhujiajian.   Dongji Island is the “sea utopia” of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai🏝️. Whether chasing the first ray of sunlight🌅, exploring abandoned stone houses, or quietly listening to the ebb and flow of the tides, it will help you forget all your worries. Before you go, remember to clear your camera’s memory📷 and bring this guide to embrace the romance of the East China Sea!

### 🌊 **"3-Day, 4-Night Dongji Island Light-Chasing Tour: Where The Continent was filmed, Blue Tears, Sea of Potala Palace, encounter the most eastern island romance in China!"** 🏝️✨ --- ### 📅 **Itinerary Overview** ✅ **Day 1: Shenjiamen - Miaozihu Island - Internet-famous Lighthouse Sunset** ✅ **Day 2: Dongfushan Island - Hike around the island - First Light of the Century Observation Point** ✅ **Day 3: Qingbang Island - Sea of Potala Palace - Return trip** ✨ **Hidden feature**: Night squid fishing + fluorescent sea observation (summer only) --- ### 🚢 **Day 1: First Experience on the Island** **▌Morning**: Take a boat from Banshengdong Wharf in Shenjiamen (tickets must be booked 3 days in advance!) - **2-hour voyage**: Upper cabin ¥160/person, watch the gradient seawater on the deck - **Arrive at Miaozihu Island**: Check into "Zhoushan Dongji Island Homestay" ¥300+/night **▌Afternoon**: - **Where The Continent was filmed**: 📸 Internet-famous red and white lighthouse (30-minute walk/sightseeing bus ¥88 around the island) 🎬 Check in at the abandoned classroom from the movie **🌅 Dusk**: - **Sunset Viewing Platform**: Take pictures of the orange sea + fishing boat silhouettes from 18:00–19:00 **🦞 Dinner**: Seafood stalls (Tiger Fish Tofu Soup is a must-order ¥60) --- ### 🏔️ **Day 2: Dongfushan Island Walking Tour** **🚢 8:30 am boat (¥30/person, 30 minutes)** - **4-hour hike around the island** (counterclockwise route): 1️⃣ Dashuwan Stone House Village (mysterious deserted village) 2️⃣ Elephant Trunk Peak (need to climb rocks) 3️⃣ First Light of the Century Observation Point (the easternmost point of mainland China) **🌌 Night**: - **Fluorescent Sea Observation** (high probability from July to September): 🔵 After 22:00, go to the pier, and blue fluorescence will appear in the waves --- ### ⛪ **Slow Time on Qingbang Island on Day 3** **🚤 Morning boat (¥20/person, 20 minutes)** - **Sea of Potala Palace**: 📷 Aerial photography of the staggered stone house complex (need to report in advance) - **Children's Cave Adventure**: World War II refugee site, wildflowers along the way **🛳️ Return to Shenjiamen at 14:00** (transfer via Miaozihu) --- ### 💡 **Must-Read for Players** 1️⃣ **Ferry Ticket Guide**: - Grab tickets on the WeChat official account "Zhoushan Haixing Ferry" (tickets are released at 6:00) - Prepare seasickness medicine during peak season! It feels like riding a pirate ship when the waves are big 2️⃣ **Photography Tips**: - Use a telephoto lens to compress the background of the lighthouse - Use Huawei/iPhone professional mode for fluorescent sea (adjust ISO to 1600+) 3️⃣ **Tips to avoid the pitfalls**: - The island's supplies rely on shipping, mineral water ¥5/bottle - Some hiking routes are closed on rainy days --- ### 🏨 **Accommodation Options** ▪️ **Internet-famous**: Miaozihu "Fanyu" sea view room (¥500+) ▪️ **Cost-effective**: Dongfushan "Tata Youth Hostel" (¥150/bed) ▪️ **Secret Realm Control**: Qingbang Island "Manyu" cliff homestay (¥700) --- ### 🌟 **Why Dongji Island?** ✔️ **The easternmost point of China**: more original than Gouqi Island ✔️ **Film and television IP blessing**: Where The Continent filming location tour ✔️ **Double Sea Wonders**: Jelly sea during the day and fluorescent sea at night **📸 Must-take scenes:** [Insert red and white lighthouse/island hiking/fluorescent sea Jiugongge] (Need a detailed ferry schedule or hiking equipment list? Ask in the comments section 👇) --- > 🎣 **Easter Egg Gameplay**: > - Night squid fishing (¥100/person, can be processed as a midnight snack after fishing) > 💰 **Total budget**: ¥2,000–3,000/person (including ferry tickets and accommodation)

🚢【New Transportation Experience: A Space-Time Journey by Sea and Land】 Departing from Wugongzhi Pier at Zhujiajian in Zhoushan, take the "Dongji Ferry" for a 2-hour journey across the East China Sea. When the ship approaches Qingbang Island, the sea water suddenly changes from murky yellow to emerald green, causing everyone on board to exclaim at this "sea-dividing spectacle"! I recommend purchasing a window seat in the middle cabin (130 yuan), which helps prevent seasickness while allowing you to capture the dramatic images of waves crashing against the windows. Upon arriving at Miaoziwu Island, don't exit the pier - instead, pay an additional 30 yuan for a ticket on the "Dongfushan Special Line." The sea breeze on deck carries a salty scent, and in the distance, gannets perched on reefs look like scattered pearls - you won't be able to stop taking photos! 🌄【Must-Visit Photo Spots: Epic Sunrise and Stone Houses】 🌅 Dongfushan · Century Dawn Observation Deck Climb up to the observation deck in darkness at 4 AM and set up your tripod to wait for the 5:08 AM sunrise. When the first golden ray pierces through the clouds, the sea surface is instantly gilded, while the lighthouse and fishing boat silhouettes appear and disappear in the morning mist. Photographer Old Chen hands over a smoke cake: "Light it when seagulls fly through the light beam!" Sure enough, the bird trajectories in the Tyndall effect make your social media posts go viral. On your way down, don't miss the "Dashuwan Stone House Cluster" - over 300 granite old houses built along the mountainside. Morning light filtering through vine crevices onto the weathered walls makes you feel like you've walked into an abandoned village from "Princess Mononoke." 🌌 Qingbang Island · Blue Tears and the Milky Way Together At 8 PM, stake out the "Xiaohai Cave" reef area. Fill a mineral water bottle with sand and shake it vigorously toward the waves - blue fluorescence instantly explodes. With a 30-second long exposure, I captured the fluorescent waves framed with the Big Dipper, a shot that almost made me drop my camera in excitement! Local fishermen say that during the peak period in May-June, you can even leave blue footprints when walking. 🏃♂️【Secret Hiking Trails: A Symphony of Cliffs and Sea Breeze】 ⛰️ Elephant Trunk Peak Life-and-Death Line Starting from "White Cloud Palace" on Dongfushan, follow the cliff walkway for a 3-hour hike. At the most dangerous section, "Elephant Trunk Peak," only one person can pass sideways at a time, with roaring waves in the hundred-meter abyss below and your palms sweating as you grip the iron chains. The moment you reach the summit, a 270° unobstructed sea view rushes at you. From a drone's perspective, you become just a tiny ink dot in this vast mountain and sea landscape. 🌊 Miaoziwu Island Circuit Walk Rent an electric scooter (50 yuan/day) and circle the island counterclockwise, stopping at the "Cai Bogong Statue." With the red and white lighthouse framed together with the abandoned classroom from the movie "No Man's Land," put on a JK uniform for running shots. When the sea breeze lifts your skirt, you'll feel like you've returned to the youthful scene from Han Han's film. 🏡【Explosive Accommodation Options: Sleep Amid Epic Mountain and Sea Views】 🌌 Radisson Resort · Cloud Star-Gazing Terrace Located at the highest point of Miaoziwu, the 270° sea view rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows directly facing Qingbang Island's "Sea Potala Palace." The rooftop stargazing terrace is equipped with professional astronomical telescopes, and the butler will bring you a special "Fluorescent Sea Cocktail" - the blue butterfly pea juice at the bottom of the glass turns fluorescent when it meets acid. Stir it 36 times for the best taste. ⛺ Fanyu · Instagram-Worthy Cliff Edge This popular guesthouse on Dongfushan Island features 270° glass rooms facing the sunrise. The smart curtains automatically wake you at dawn, allowing you to watch golden light spreading over the stone house cluster while lying in bed. The complimentary "seafood porridge breakfast basket" comes in a thermos, with crab meat so sweet it makes you question reality. 🦀【Late-Night Food Spots: Double Impact of Seafood and Carbs】 🍜 Miaoziwu Old Street's Dark Cuisine "Xiaolin Noodle Shop's" spicy stir-fried goose barnacles will change your perception - these alien-looking shellfish, stir-fried with small chili peppers, have a crispy tenderness similar to chicken cartilage. Paired with handmade fish ball soup, it's so delicious your tongue will hurt! Late-night special bonus: tell the owner's wife you want "Han Han's favorite" to unlock the drunken snail noodles loved by the "No Man's Land" film crew. 🌮 Dongfushan Reef Private Feast Charter a boat with Fisherman Old Li for night fishing (200 yuan/boat). The freshly caught tiger fish is directly grilled on volcanic rock slabs, sprinkled with sea salt and wild mountain peppers. The crispy fish skin wrapped around snow garlic meat, accompanied by the sound of waves, goes perfectly with three bottles of Zhoushan rice wine. 📸【Exclusive Tips for 2025】 1️⃣ Photography secret weapon: Bring a polarizing filter to eliminate sea surface reflections; a 70-200mm telephoto lens for killer lighthouse and fishing boat compositions 2️⃣ Off-peak strategy: Visit the island after May 10 to avoid leftover May Day holiday crowds; book ferry tickets 3 days in advance through the "Zhiyou Haixing" mini program 3️⃣ Beach combing gear: Buy a salt container + iron shovel (15 yuan) at the Gumu morning market; dig for Buddha's hand clams at low tide - 50% cheaper than at scenic spots 4️⃣ Outfit tricks: White long dress + straw hat; when shooting against the light, hair strands get a golden effect comparable to movie lighting As I finished the last grilled fish on Elephant Trunk Peak, the sea breeze suddenly flipped open my notebook, revealing last night's doggerel: "One sip of old wine intoxicates mountain and sea, half a bowl of mud snails comforts the dusty traveler." Perhaps this is the magic of East Island - using a 20-yuan ferry ticket to buy a wild escape from the 996 work life, where even the reefs become verses of time's poetry🌌. Useful Coordinates 📍Century Dawn Observation Deck: Eastern end of Dongfushan Island (navigate to "First Ray of Sunlight") 📍Xiaohai Cave Blue Tears: Western reef area of Qingbang Island ⚠️ Notes: • Only Miaoziwu has ATMs on the island, bring enough cash • Large temperature differences in May between morning and evening, bring windproof jacket + light down inner layer • Some seafood stalls require reservations 3 hours in advance