Jihu Beach is nestled against the mountains and beside the sea, crescent-shaped and slightly sloping into the sea. It is the largest beach in East China.
Jihu Beach is also one of the most famous bathing beaches in Shengsi, with a long beach and fine sand.
Suitable for swimming and surfing, there are also entertainment activities such as go-karts, beach football, and self-service barbecue.
There are a few small animals among the sand and stones on the beach. Catching crabs with a flashlight at night is another great pleasure at Jihu Beach.
Attractions Location: Jihu Village, Caiyuan Town, Shengsi County, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province
Tickets: 40 RMB
Opening hours:
08:00-20:00 (October 7th to May 31st of the following year, Monday to Sunday)
07:30-22:00 (June 1st - October 6th, Monday to Sunday)
Official phone number: Ticketing Inquiry
0580-5586267
Time reference: 1-3 hours
This itinerary is perfect for a relaxing day by the sea, enjoying the sun, sand, and local seafood near Shengsi Jihu Beach.
Accommodation/Food: Stay at a seaside hotel or guesthouse near Jihu Beach. Recommended dishes: fresh seafood, steamed crabs, local shellfish, fish hotpot.
Souvenirs: Dried seafood, local sea salt, handmade shells, postcards.
This itinerary combines beach relaxation with exploration of nearby islands and local villages for a more immersive experience.
Accommodation/Food: Stay at a local seaside guesthouse. Recommended dishes: seafood platters, river shrimp, local pastries.
Souvenirs: Dried seafood, handcrafted shells, sea-themed souvenirs, postcards.
A more relaxed itinerary allowing beach time, island exploration, and cultural experiences across Shengsi Archipelago.
Accommodation/Food: Seaside hotels or guesthouses. Recommended dishes: seafood hotpot, fish balls, fried shellfish.
Souvenirs: Local seafood, handmade crafts, postcards, beach-themed souvenirs.
This itinerary balances leisure beach time with island exploration and immersion in local Shengsi culture.
Accommodation/Food: Seaside guesthouses or hotels near Jihu Beach. Recommended dishes: seafood platters, local fish soup, fried shrimp, shellfish.
Souvenirs: Dried seafood, sea salt, local crafts, postcards.
This itinerary is designed for travelers who want to explore multiple islands, enjoy beaches, and experience the local fishing culture.
Accommodation/Food: Seaside hotels or guesthouses on Jihu Beach or Daqing Island. Recommended dishes: seafood, shellfish, local river shrimp, seafood hotpot.
Souvenirs: Dried seafood, handmade shells, sea salt, local crafts, postcards.
This itinerary provides an immersive experience of Shengsi Beach, islands, fishing villages, and leisure activities.
Accommodation/Food: Seaside hotels or guesthouses. Recommended dishes: seafood platters, river shrimp, fried shellfish, local pastries.
Souvenirs: Dried seafood, handmade shells, sea salt, postcards, local crafts.
This comprehensive itinerary allows full exploration of Shengsi Jihu Beach, islands, fishing villages, beaches, and local culture for a complete travel experience.
Accommodation/Food: Seaside hotels or guesthouses on Jihu Beach or Daqing Island. Recommended dishes: seafood, local shrimp, fish soup, shellfish, local pastries.
Souvenirs: Dried seafood, handmade shells, sea salt, local crafts, postcards, beach-themed souvenirs.
The largest beach in East China, it is known as the sister beach together with Nanchanghua Beach. The long beach has fine sand.
This is probably the largest beach here. It is very sunny during the day and there are almost no people on the beach. It becomes more crowded in the evening, but there is an entrance fee. The sand is pretty good.
The golden beach under the blue sky is soft and infinite. It is the Yellow Sea.
There are a lot of children playing in the sand. The beach near the gate is messy and crowded. When you walk to the innermost part, which is near the two large reefs, there are very few people and the sand is clean.
I can only give it so many points. After all, this is the only place on the island where you can have some fun. It is a paradise for washing feet. The feet are washed very comfortably. The service is in place. You can also rinse your feet after washing.
The sand is fine and the water is clear, and most importantly, there are no beach stalls, which enhances the overall atmosphere.
The sun was too strong in the afternoon, so we decided to go after 6 o'clock. The accommodation was only 10 minutes away from Jihu Beach.
It's a paid beach, the water is yellow, and it looks ordinary from a distance. Even though I live nearby, I didn't go.
Even if the sea is not blue, every shot is a scene. Be prepared for bad weather, but the weather is unexpectedly good.
The ticket allows two entries and exits, 50 yuan (the owner of the B&B has a 10 yuan coupon, the original price is 60 yuan). Students can get a discount with their student ID. The sea is big, the sand is fine, and the waves are gentle and comfortable. There are not many people. We played in the sand, kicked the water, and took pictures the whole time.
I have to complain about the fees here! Is 60 yuan really a reasonable price for a beach like this? I don't know how this price was set. The beach walks unique to coastal cities can only be treated as a one-time tourist attraction.
The sand is very bad and the water is muddy. It costs 40 yuan in the off-season, which is a rip-off.
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The beach is very comfortable. I went there once during the day and once at night. It was a bit cold at night, but this is also my lucky place.
The sand is quite fine, and there is a free footbath area, but there is an additional charge for renting a changing room and taking a hot shower. Jihu Beach is the largest bathing beach in the Shengsi Archipelago and a national scenic spot. You can enjoy sea bathing, sand bathing, sunbathing, and marine sports.
The only place where you can have fun and catch crabs
This is a fenced-off beach that charges a fee. The 60 yuan ticket is absolutely a rip-off! I definitely don't recommend it!
Jihu Beach is a paid beach, so the water is relatively clean. The beach is quite large, there are B&Bs nearby, and there are many barbecues in the evening.
The sunset at Jihu Lake is known as the most beautiful scenery in Shengsi. It is really breathtaking. There are too many tourists during the day, but the seaside at night is more intoxicating.
The only problem is that the beach management is too exaggerated. A row of administrators are blowing their whistles desperately, so you can't have fun at the beach.
The beach ticket is 60 yuan in peak season and 20 yuan at night.
There are a lot of sand, shells and other debris here, and it is clearly divided into dry beach and wet mudflat.
Some people in swimming trunks were excitedly playing with sand on the beach - to me, it was like playing in the mud, digging a hole to bury themselves, covering them with sand, and resting their heads on swimming rings. Further away on the beach, there were also double boats and motorboats.
Not only are the tickets expensive, but storage and merchandise sales are also not cheap.
What's even more speechless is that there is a sales office on the beach selling houses. The toilets are well decorated.
There are many accommodation hotels outside, with a bourgeois feel.
Reference price
Tickets are 60 in peak season, 40 in off-season, and 20 at night.
Locker 30 per time deposit 100
Rinse 20/person
The so-called Jihu Beach is actually hard to describe. The ticket price is 60 yuan, and the B&B owner gave me a 10 yuan coupon. I figured since I was already there, I'd definitely visit the main attractions, but I was truly disappointed. The face value of the ticket is actually 50 yuan, so I'm not sure what the coupon means. Buy a daytime ticket and get a nighttime ticket for free. The water near the beach is a bit muddy, and it takes courage to get in. There's not much to say during the day, but it's better to avoid the sun in the afternoon, as your swimsuit will be filled with sand. At night, the beach is probably full of tour groups, with bonfires and people singing karaoke outdoors. The overall feeling is really low-brow. Prices are ridiculously high: watermelon juice is 30 yuan, hawthorn ice cream is 8 yuan, and renting a swimming ring is 30 yuan. I don't think I'll be returning to this place.
The quality of the sea water is very poor, the water is all sandy yellow, and the sand is relatively soft, but the prices there are too outrageous, a lounge chair costs 200, it's better to grab it, you can leave after 15 minutes of shopping
This place is a real rip-off. First-time beachgoers should check it out, but those who've been there shouldn't. The beach entrance fee is 60 yuan, and the water is unbearable to swim in – it's a grayish-yellow. No tents, swim rings, or buoys allowed. A bowl of noodles is 35 yuan. Cash only.
Swimming in the seaside, sunbathing on the beach, playing some beach activities with friends, and taking some beautiful photos are the correct ways to enjoy island tourism.
The recommended time for a visit is 2-3 hours. The beach offers various recreational activities, including motorboats, surfboats, and beach volleyball. The guesthouses in Jihu are all very close to the beach, a 3-10 minute walk away.
It was cloudy and windy that day, and the beach was a bit cold, but the fun was still there.
It will be closed in windy weather, but it's still fun to just walk around. The barbecue stalls on the beach are more expensive.
There were almost no people when I went there because of a typhoon. I went there in the morning and the attraction was closed in the afternoon. The sand on the beach is really soft and long. If the weather is good, it would definitely be fun. Unfortunately, I didn't go at the right time.
The transportation is convenient, and the ticket price is 40. The facilities on the beach are pretty good, with many thatched pavilions, cabins and other places to take photos. There is also a small wooden boat stranded there. Standing on it feels a bit like Pirates of the Caribbean, very domineering!
Jihu Beach is Shengsi's largest beach, and the sand is quite good, but the water can't compare to Gouqi Beach. Admission is 60 yuan (20 yuan after 6 pm), which is quite expensive. Only about half of the swimming area is reserved for visitors, and security personnel will whistle to remind visitors to stay away. The beach offers a variety of activities, but they are all quite expensive. Showers are 15 yuan per person.
I didn't expect the Shengsi Islands to be so bad. Honestly, the scenery wasn't as good as sleeping at home. The locals weren't as down-to-earth as I thought. The ferry procedures were complicated. Overall, it was a first-time experience and I won't be back again. The 1,800-yuan Non-Sincerely Hotel I stayed at was also terrible. The sanitation wasn't very good.
It is very nice to swim at the Jihu Beach. Although it is the estuary of the Qiantang River and the Huangpu River, the sea water is inevitably turbid, but it is still worth a swim in the afternoon. The only thing is that you have to pay for storing your clothes and washing them afterward, which is very annoying.
The sand is coarse and hurts when you step on it. The sea water is really not clean and full of garbage. What a quality.
This beach is always the busiest, so it's best to stay close to it. Shengsi Yusao Xiaozhuang is relatively close; if you need help, you can contact her on WeChat: shengsiyusaoxiaofang.
A very quiet southern island. Well worth a visit. I forgot the name of the hotel I stayed in, so I won't write it here, but the environment was nice and clean.
The mottled sand is amazing, and the water is really blue. There are probably not many such places in Zhejiang.
It's a very large area with crystal blue water. Outside are fishing boats leaving the harbor, and there are crab shells washed up on the beach, but we couldn't go into the water during the season when we went there.
I'd long heard about the beautiful Jihu Beach in Shengsi, so it was a must-do when visiting. We drove there from Caiyuan Town that afternoon, and it took less than ten minutes. The entrance fee was a bit steep at 60 yuan. I heard it's only 20 yuan after 6:00 PM, and they offer barbecue and bonfire services. I'd definitely give it a try next time I get a chance.
Upon entering the scenic area, the view was breathtaking. The beach, like a crescent moon, hung in the earth, framed by two small hills. Clear waters gently lapped against the sand. The vast expanse of the ocean stretched out in the distance, and the water remained remarkably clear. The beach was generally clean, with no trash to be found. The sand was soft and fine, unlike the hard, muddy sands of Lulan, Daishan. Walking barefoot on it felt hot, yet soft and comfortable. There weren't many visitors, unlike the overcrowded Nansha Beach in Zhujiajian, but everyone was clearly excited, especially the children, who were either playing in sand piles, running along the beach, or splashing in their swimming rings. The cheers echoed everywhere, and I felt a surge of joy.
Water activities include motorbikes (50 yuan/20 minutes) and jet skis (150 yuan/10 minutes), but they were a bit pricey, so I didn't try them. On the beach, a row of awnings with tables and lounge chairs for rent were arranged. A few of my local friends, who didn't want to go in the water, rented a few lounge chairs and quietly lounged, taking in the blue sky, the vast sea, and the excited tourists. I couldn't wait to get in the water. As I walked deeper into the sea, the waters gently sloped, and I walked a long way before it reached my nose. The waters were calm and suitable for swimming, and as long as you're not too aggressive, it should be safe.
After swimming for about half an hour, I went ashore to shower because I had to rush back. Because of the entrance fee, the supporting facilities are still good, the shower room is relatively clean, and the beach is also relatively clean.
After arriving in the afternoon, we checked in and stayed at a B&B, which was quite cost-effective. We had breakfast and lunch at the hotel where we were staying. In the evening, we went for a walk on the beautiful beach. On our way back, we passed by the seafood beach. A few friends and I ordered a table of seafood for about 1,000 yuan. Although it was expensive, it was worth it to try the seafood. It tasted delicious.
The weather in July is pretty good, there are quite a lot of people, the sea water is not very clear, it is rather hazy, the water temperature is appropriate, and the sea breeze is quite strong. Girls must do enough sun protection. Basically, they don’t swim and just play on the beach. The sea breeze can also make you tan, so the local girls don’t have particularly white skin.
The sea is azure, the beach is gently sloping, the scenery is picturesque, and the beauties are graceful.
Staying at the Holiday Inn Express, you can go to the beach for free, otherwise you will have to pay.
The commercial beach is a relatively mature development spot with a rich variety of water activities.
The most famous beach in Shengsi charges ¥60 or ¥80 per person during the day in the peak season, and ¥20 or ¥40 per person starting from 6:30 in the evening (because you can't swim at night~). It is cheaper during the day in the off-season, and the online price remains the same.
We came quietly and left quietly. We waved our hands and did not take away a single cloud in the sky.
Sunshine, beach, reading, music, islands, slow life
60 yuan/person during the day, 20 yuan/person at night
There were no people on the beach at 2 pm; it was so comfortable~~~ Everyone must go to Jihu Beach at night
When the tide goes out, small fish will come up in groups; just use a fishing net to scoop up 2-3 small fish.
Our little treasure is having a great time~~~
And the most important point:
To buy fishing nets, you must go to the beach, walk to the road, turn right and buy them at the door of Shengsi Tourist Souvenirs.
The cheapest fishing net there is only 5 yuan each; it is sold for 10 yuan each in the store at the entrance of the ticket office; and it is 25 yuan each on the beach;
Tickets are 60 per person, and there are quite a few people
Jihu Beach is a large beach. There is also a small beach next to it. Our small beach is less crowded and cleaner.
I got up early and went to Jihu Beach to watch the sunrise. The vast beach was almost deserted. It was beautiful to see the rising sun.
Then we went to Jihu Beach. The ticket price was 30 RMB. Compared with Nanchang Long Beach, it was more commercial and crowded. There were some small motorcycles that could be rented for tourists to drive on the beach. There were also some other things. We didn't go there, so we don't know if they are open.
After playing for a while, I sat down and chatted with others. It felt so good and comfortable. I love to relax~~haha~
Because the boss had told us we could walk back to the hotel from Jihu, we started walking. I carried my shoes and walked along the beach with SMET in my slippers. When we got to the end, we realized the road ended. We were stunned. Then we turned back, walked out of Jihu and started walking from the outside. We walked for an hour. It seemed like we were on the right track, but we couldn't get there no matter how hard we tried. So we hailed a taxi, and around the corner we were there. Oh no, that's the downside of being in an unfamiliar place.
We returned to the hotel in the evening. Oh, I was so looking forward to our dinner tonight~~ After tidying up the room a little, we went downstairs to eat. Wow~~ dinner, I loved it so much, I can’t help it~~ Even now when I think about it, I still feel like drooling. As for cooking, it depends on the different skills of each boss, right? Haha, anyway, our boss’s cooking skills are amazing. There is also an oyster tofu soup that I didn’t take a picture of~~
After a delicious meal, we went for a walk around the shops outside and bought Miss Bei's favorite milk tea (because there were no milk tea shops or even KFC MC there, so we had to go to the shops to buy Xiangpiaopiao, hahahaha). Then we went back to the room to watch TV with SMET, hahaha, it was a very happy first day~
【Day 2 10.2】
Oh, I'm so tired... It's 1:14 in the morning now, it's been ages since I went to bed - - I'm so sleepy... I'm going to bed first, and I'll continue tomorrow~~ Haha~~
There weren't many tourists. The sea water was a bit cold during the Mid-Autumn Festival, but it was fine for swimming.
The water entertainment projects, like those in other parts of the country, are ridiculously cost-effective.
Jihu Beach is one of the earliest developed scenic spots, but it is indeed a bit unkind to enclose the beach and charge for it. Silver Beach is bigger than yours, and Yalong Bay is more famous than yours, but I have never seen anyone enclosing land and charging for it. I despise it.
It is a paid attraction and not fully open to the public. We went there during the summer vacation, so there were not many people and it was quite fun.
The bathing beach at Jihu Beach is the essence of Shengsi's scenery. You can see the blue sky, the sea, and the sea level between the sky and the sea...
The sand is relatively soft, but the wind is strong and the waves are high, so there is a lot of mud and sand in the water, and the sea water looks a bit turbid.
The scenery is very nice, the barbecue stall at the entrance of the scenic area tastes very good, and the grilled crabs are worthy of praise!
Admission to Jihu Beach is 40 yuan per person, and 20 yuan per person after 6 pm. The beach is huge, reportedly 2 kilometers wide, and a paradise for children. Although the water was a bit cold, the children had a blast, and the adults enjoyed themselves too. The sand is a khaki color, and the water is murky, which is to be expected.
Although Jihu Beach is on the island, it cannot be compared with Sanya Beach, otherwise the ticket price would not be only 40 yuan. Therefore, if you want to go there, don't have too much fantasy, you may get unexpected gains.
Tickets are 40 during the day and closed at night (off-season until the end of May); 60 during the day and 20 at night in the peak season.
I think it is a must to visit Jihu Beach in Shengsi. There are many people on the beach, but when the weather is good, the sea water is still very blue and clean. It is still a very good place. When we went there, the weather was good and the sea water was very blue, clear and clean, which almost overturned my perception of domestic sea water. There is also a seafood barbecue outside Jihu Beach, you can try it.
We stayed at Jihu Beach that night... because the B&B was cheap and we could go out for a walk in the evening. Who knew it would be so cold there at night... and the barbecue was terrible! The entrance fee after 5 pm was 20 yuan, and we were so cold before we even got in for half an hour. However, the wind was so strong and the waves were so huge, it was like a thousand horses galloping. It was spectacular!
Two of my companions set out early in the morning to buy boat tickets, and later bought first-class tickets for 1 pm. In fact, we didn't know that the boat would shake more violently when sitting on the upper cabin. Fortunately, we both took seasickness medicine, otherwise it would be really miserable. We were so tired after walking for two days, and we would definitely vomit if we were not in good condition.
There is a fee to go to Jihu Beach. It is 20 yuan per person after 18:00 in the evening and 40 yuan per person during the day. When we arrived, it happened to be the night show, so we went to the beach to catch crabs.
The sand here is not fine, but coarse... When the tide is out, there are a lot of small shrimps crawling on your feet, which is very itchy... It's quite creepy just thinking about it...
Seeing the free lounge chairs and swings, I feel that the 60 yuan ticket price is actually not unreasonable. After all, it is a more commercial place, so the facilities are relatively complete.
The ticket is 20 yuan per person, and you can exchange it for beer in the scenic area. Unfortunately, we planned to exchange it when we came out, but it was all gone and we didn't get to drink it. Haha... Except for the lights on the beach, it was pitch black. The water temperature was just right, and the beach was clean enough, without anything to hurt your feet.
Camping here should be a happy and romantic thing, listening to the sea... I often see footprints taken during the day, and this time I also made up a lot of footprints at night, haha
I rented two bicycles and rode around the Jihu Beach for a while. From a distance, the blue sea was so intoxicating ~ Hahaha
The weather was good on the day I went there, and there were a lot of people. The ticket price was 60 yuan during the day and 20 yuan at night, but you are not allowed to go into the sea at night. There are many swimming rings for rent at the door, which is quite convenient.
The beach is very nice and the ticket is 60 yuan. It will be cheaper at night. There is a small island in the distance that you can climb up.
The main purpose of Jihu Beach is swimming and playing in the water, and there is nothing else to do. The sand on Jihu Beach is darker and harder, unlike the soft and fine beaches in the South China Sea.
Very beautiful beach~ We caught crabs at night~~ but we didn't get any~. But we got free drinks at the bar inside.
The beach is quite long, with various recreational facilities in the middle, but the fee is quite expensive. Go when the weather is clear, the sky is blue and the sea is blue, and the scenery is beautiful! There are many people concentrated, and there are relatively few people at the two ends.
There is a fee for Jihu Beach, 30/person during the day and 20/person at night. It happened to be sunny on the day we went, so it was quite beautiful when reflected against the sky.
Tickets are required, and the prices are different during the day and at night. The sea water is not very blue, and there are barbecues and bars next to the beach.
The ticket price during the day is 40 yuan. When we went there at 5 pm, the ticket price was 10 yuan. We walked around while enjoying the sea view, feeling the sea breeze, listening to the sound of the waves, and taking pictures.
The water activities, like everywhere else in China, are ridiculously cost-effective, so I wouldn't even consider going. However, there are fees for storing your belongings and showering—10 and 20 yuan, respectively, if I remember correctly. Alas, what was originally a public resource and service provided by the relevant departments has now become a profit-making tool for certain organizations or companies.
At night, it is quite lively outside the Jihu Beach and it is very pleasant to stroll around. If you see conchs, shells, etc. that you like, just buy some. As for the price, it depends on your bargaining skills.
Since it is not a weekend or summer vacation, there are not too many tourists here.
The waves seem to have a kind of magic. They rush towards you and drown you, but when they recede, they pull you to keep up with them.
Walk barefoot on the soft beach and let the waves push you.
Jihu Beach is more lively than Nanchangtu Beach. There is also beach barbecue. When you are tired of playing, you can grill squid and cool off under a small umbrella.
Jihu Beach: (Ticket price: 60 yuan/person), you can ask the owner of Holiday Inn on the 15th for a coupon, which will save you 10 yuan per person.
I didn't enter through the main gate, but happened to walk in from the path next to the vegetable field. I accidentally got free admission. Maybe it was really the off-season. Besides me, the only people on the beach were the garbage cleaning workers, haha.
Jihu Beach is the largest seaside bathing beach on Shengsi Island. It is not yet the peak tourist season, so there are not many tourists on the long beach. People are playing beach volleyball, digging in the sand, treading in the water, or posing in various poses that the aunties love the most.