Things to do in Zhoushan

Fayu Temple offers free incense and is very close to Qianbu Beach. You can take a shuttle bus from the pier to Fayu Temple first, then walk to Qianbu Beach to watch the sunset! Baibu Beach is a bit of a distance away, but it's a filming location for Journey to the West!

I think the aquarium is worth going to. The environment is nice, there are performances and it is also suitable for taking photos. The photos are very good. But if you can avoid going to the rainforest, you should not go. There are not many animals and the environment is not very good. The animals smell very strong. Although they are fed, it costs about 40 yuan to feed each animal. For example, Kapi Bala was only given a few leaves. It is impossible to take photos. I went in and walked around and then came out.

Miaozihu Island is really beautiful, and it was really thrilling to grab the last two boat tickets to the island at 5 a.m. Personally, I think Miaozihu Island is the most playable among the Dongji Islands. There is a tour bus around the island. You can get off the bus to play and take pictures at the scenic spots, which really saves a lot of time. It is 88 yuan per person, and children are half price. There are buses before 5:30, so everyone should pay attention to the time when playing. There are quite a lot of stalls on the island. It is recommended to walk around more. We went to the Dongji Seafood Stall, which is uphill after we came out of the pier. There are four storefronts. We were ripped off. Everyone should avoid the pit.

The most beautiful and interesting island in Dongji Island. It is slightly more comfortable than traditional mountain climbing. There is a section of the road that is mountain climbing. It is recommended to walk in the opposite direction (starting from Furudonghai Stone) to be easier! Compared with the traditional tropical rainforest, the path on this island is very comfortable (it is best to wear long pants, there is more grass on both sides of the road). The scenery is really beautiful. Find a good B&B to stay for one night. The whole journey takes about 5-6 hours while taking pictures.

【Dinghai Ancient City】Located in the central and western part of Zhoushan Archipelago New Area, it is a thousand-year-old ancient city with a long history and many historical sites. It is also the only famous island cultural city in China. Dinghai Ancient City is surrounded by mountains and faces the sea. During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, it was a transit point on the Maritime Silk Road. In the middle of the Qing Dynasty, the court set up a customs in the city, and a large number of bulk commodities such as silk, tea, and porcelain that came down the river were exported to the world. There are many ancient monuments scattered in the ancient city, leaving the footprints of talented people and celebrities from all dynasties. Among them, Zhongxi Street is the most famous old street in Dinghai. The old street is not wide, with layers of old houses on both sides, and one century-old store after another. The slightly curved old street seems to be endless, and the stone slabs full of footprints of generations of ancestors remember the long history.

The scenery is beautiful, but the wind is also very strong. It basically involves walking around several cliff faces and viewing them from different angles. After reaching the innermost cliff face, you have to backtrack. It takes about an hour to explore the whole area. There's a stairway at the entrance where you can take some trendy photos.

A taxi ride from Shengshan to the abandoned village costs 30 yuan. There are many steps leading downhill, and the abandoned houses and paths are overgrown with weeds. In summer, it's best to wear long pants to avoid mosquito bites. The journey there is easy, but climbing back up the steps is a bit tiring; older people should proceed with caution. The abandoned houses are scattered across the mountainside in a pleasing, irregular pattern, covered in lush greenery, and are quite extensive.

The Baishan Scenic Area was quite nice. Passing through narrow caves and standing on the opposite side of the mountain to gaze at the Guanyin Bodhisattva image 🙏, the Yandang Mountain scenic area by the sea, and other attractions all offered unique perspectives.

The combined ticket at 399 isn't cheap, but it wasn't crowded on Monday, so the experience was quite good. I spent two hours first visiting the Ocean Park, and then another hour at the Rainforest Zoo. Both had shows and interactive activities that were very therapeutic.

When I drove from Shanghai to Zhoushan, it was just after Typhoon Chandu passed by. The fishing boats were all parked in the port, and the fishermen were either resting or replenishing supplies. After all, Zhoushan is an archipelago with no barriers. Although the typhoon has passed, the wind force is two levels higher than that of Shanghai, and dark clouds are still pressing down. Standing on the shore and staring at it is really a unique feeling.