Zhoushan Zhujiajian International Sand Sculpture Art Plaza

Zhoushan's Zhujiajian International Sand Sculpture Art Plaza is a treasure trove for family outings! Each year, the giant sand sculptures, each themed differently, are a visual feast. Fine white sand is transformed by artists into fantastical scenes inspired by marine myths and animated franchises, and nighttime light shows add to the magical atmosphere. The wide, soft beach offers children opportunities for digging and playing in the water, and they can also take DIY sand sculpture classes. Since the area is relatively small, it's recommended to combine it with a visit to the Nansha Beach. Summer evenings spent enjoying the sea breeze and viewing the sand sculptures are particularly relaxing. The clean, fine sand is a fusion of art and nature, a place worth checking out!

Zhujiajian International Sand Sculpture Art Plaza, part of the Nansha Scenic Area, is a core attraction in Zhujiajian. Its main attraction is its sand sculptures, and they host an annual International Sand Sculpture Festival, where the works remain until the following year. In addition to the sand sculptures along the beach, there are also cartoon-themed sand sculptures in the woods, perfect for exploring with children.

Scenic spot ticket price: 70 yuan from May to October; 20 yuan from November to April of the following year. Parking fee outside the scenic area is 15 yuan per parking lot.

A relaxing and happy time, with special sand sculptures on the coastal beach, learn to enjoy life.

Silly, during art exhibitions, many artists will create here, and the artists come from all over the world

In the Nansha scenic area, the sand sculptures themselves are not very interesting, but the beach in Nansha is nice and very fine.

The sand sculptures made by the sun on a sunny day are quite beautiful, but the word "sand sculpture" makes me want to laugh when I see it now.

【160501】On a sunny day

I visited the Sand Sculpture Festival in July 2000. Was it the first one? Or was it the first one?

The scenery is just so-so, there's not much to do, but the restaurants along the road are really expensive.

If you like sand sculptures, you can go, but if you don't like it, there's no need to go.

Sand Sculpture Square, just like the name, a very ordinary place

The empty beach plaza, with only a few staff members and the sand sculptures so quiet that they seemed to have nowhere to go, seemed to be filled with nothing. Everything seemed so natural, so natural that it inspired awe, and the people in it seemed so insignificant.

To be honest, there are very few sand sculptures. The main thing is to watch the sea and play with sand. However, due to the typhoon weather, we are not allowed to go into the sea. The children can only step on the sea water on the beach and don’t have much fun (the ticket is very expensive, a bit not worth it)

There are large sand sculptures, the beach is flat, and there are special lifeguards. It is suitable to buy VIP tickets. There is no limit on the number of entries and exits in three days. You need to bring your ID card to apply; the single ticket is 75 per person, regardless of day or night.

It's better to go when the weather is fine. There are basically no sand sculptures now. They say they are going to build new ones or something. I don't think it's very interesting. It's okay to take children to play in the sand.

Zhujiajian Sand Sculpture Festival is a major feature of Zhoushan tourism

Nansha Scenic Area is located in the south of Zhujiajian, close to the East China Sea. It is a natural bathing beach where people can swim every summer. Nansha is also the birthplace and venue of the China Zhoushan International Sand Sculpture Festival.

It is more beautiful to see international sand sculptures at night.

I went there during the Qingming Festival, and it was very humid. It rained all day, so there were very few people visiting the park. Walking on the beach in the rain was quite unique. The sand sculptures were a bit scarce and the types were not that novel, but the huge group of sand sculptures was still quite spectacular.

I went to see it at night. The sand sculptures were nice and the craftsmanship was excellent.

There are many sand sculptures, each with its own characteristics, which are worth seeing.

I am also drunk with the 75 yuan ticket price of the International Sand Sculpture. It is not worth the ticket price and is not recommended. If you want to go to the beach, it is better to go to Dongsha. Dongsha is also convenient for watching the sunrise.

Located in the Nansha Scenic Area, the ticket issuance is really fast, and you can enter the park directly with the QR code. The sand sculpture area is very large and very realistic. There is also a children's sand sculpture area with various cartoon characters. It is very close to the sea and the beach and is worth a visit.

There will be no more at the end of August. All will be postponed. There will be new ones in September.

The East China Sea Music Festival is held here and it’s quite good.

Nansha Beach Bathing Beach now charges 30 yuan after 6:30 pm

Sand sculptures are the crystallization of the sweat of the masters, beautiful and realistic!

If you are not looking for sand sculptures, you can go in for free at night. The night view and the sea breeze blowing on your face are even better.

It's okay to watch it every year.

Sand sculptures are quite suitable for children to play with. They are located on the beach. You can go to the sea for a few waves and then go ashore to see these sand sculptures.

To be precise, it is free after 5:30. If you don’t play in the water and just want to see the sand sculptures, this time is enough.

Got ripped off. I'd like to remind other bee friends who come to play. We were charged to enter during the day. During the May Day holiday, we charged 75 per person. When we came out in the evening, we found that there was no charge and no one was in charge. Many people came in and out at will. I looked at the ticket office and there was no indication of this. I felt very unbalanced. If I had known earlier, I would have come in the evening. I lived next door and it was convenient to come here. I feel sad. The scenery is okay.

It's just normal, with a mold inside and a layer of sand on the outside.

The annual Sand Sculpture Art Festival is really great and it is worth going at this time.

A very, very fun place, not available in every season

It is the legendary Nansha. It is not very big, and there is no endless feeling, but it is still okay to play in the water. The sand is very fine and comfortable to step on.

The sand sculpture park on Zhujiajian Island features frequently updated sand sculptures. The water in Nansha is quite muddy due to the sand. Zhujiajian is easily accessible from Zhoushan Island (Dinghai), with direct buses available. Crossing Zhujiajian via the Zhujiajian Bridge eliminates the need for a boat, allowing for a longer evening visit. I've heard that Zhujiajian closes its entrance fee after a certain time, but I'm unsure if this is true.

During the 2016 National Day holiday, there was an exhibition of exquisitely crafted sand sculptures featuring G20 countries. What was even more gratifying was the artists' deep understanding of each country's culture, going beyond the superficial and not shying away from presenting even somewhat risqué themes, such as Indian stone sculptures. Furthermore, among the sand sculptures depicting China, there was a reverberating pipa, a musical instrument from the Dunhuang murals, which really caught my eye.

I went there the first night. After a quick look at the entrance, I decided it wouldn't take long, so I returned. The next day, with nothing else to do, I decided to go for a walk. As I walked, I realized I was on the beach. I kept watching the waves crashing in. Sometimes close, sometimes far away, as if they were about to hit me. Then they backed away. Anyway, I spent a long time looking at them. The sand sculptures were also a pleasant surprise. I really admire the artists. They're amazing. The sand is so soft. I had a great time. The park was very considerate along the way. I even pushed a baby's stroller, which is difficult on the beach.

Nansha is the quintessential beach of Zhujiajian's five main beaches. It's home to the annual Sand Sculpture Festival and is also renowned for its bathing beaches. In the summer, it's packed with people, and traffic jams are common, especially on weekends. The square is home to numerous guesthouses and nightlife stalls, making it a convenient base for travelers.

The night before, we walked around the scenic area and then went to the sea. The next day, around 6 o'clock, we took a group photo on the sand sculpture at the entrance of the square and took the bus to Wushitang.

PS: Zhujiajian International Sand Sculpture Plaza is divided into sand sculpture display area, shopping and dining area, performance and viewing area, black pine forest leisure and activity area, etc. The ticket price is a bit expensive, 75 yuan, and you can enter for free after 5:30.

The sea is actually blue, which is beyond my expectation. The 85 yuan three-day VIP ticket is good. After dinner, I came to the beach, listened to the sea and watched the stars. It was perfect.

Located in Zhujiajian Town, Putuo District, Zhoushan City, our country holds the International Sand Sculpture Art Festival here every year to showcase the art of sand sculpture.

In addition to the very unique sand sculptures, there is also a beach, and you can see a little bit of blue sea. The sand sculptures can only be seen in special months.

I didn't get to the sand sculpture exhibition, as many of them were damaged, but it didn't affect the beauty. The main attraction was the Nansha Beach, which was very beautiful.

There is no sand sculpture that is not damaged. Management is chaotic and it takes an hour to enter and exit. Do not enter

I wasn't impressed by the sand sculptures; they were quite boring. The beach, however, was nice. Looking south, you can see the Daqing Mountains, shrouded in mist (perhaps it's Zhoushan's climate; even mountains a hundred or two hundred meters high are shrouded in fog). It was quite spectacular. The water here isn't as teeming with seaweed as in Qinhuangdao, but rather filled with tiny shellfish. They even burrow into the sand on their own, which was quite interesting to see for the first time. Overall, the 75 yuan entrance fee isn't worth it. I recommend visiting during the free evening hours. If it weren't for time constraints, I wouldn't have paid to see it.

It's really realistic, especially the facial expressions of the characters, which are very vivid and rich, and each one is an emoticon package. But don't come on a rainy day, otherwise you will be blown into a fool!

The sand sculptures are still very beautiful, but many of them are a bit damaged.

Zhoushan's sand sculptures, like Harbin's ice sculptures, are both worth seeing.

Various themes can be seen in sand sculptures, covering history, mythology, and daily life. What is particularly appreciated is the boundless imagination of sand sculpture artists.

I went there during the Spring Festival. The sand sculptures inside were well preserved and the workmanship was very delicate.

Spectacular sand sculptures! Beautiful! I've been there twice, and the sand sculptures are getting bigger and bigger!

It's really fun. It's free at night. There are all kinds of sand sculptures. It would be great to buy some as souvenirs.

Being at the seaside, the whole sand sculpture is more spiritual... It's quite spectacular

After dinner, I went for a walk, heading west to the Sand Sculpture Art Square. I recommend going at 5 PM, just in time to watch the sunset, though the 75 yuan entrance fee is a bit steep. Because we initially misplaced the location, it was already dark when we entered the Sand Sculpture Art Square. Although it was free at that time, there was no lighting at all, so I relied entirely on my phone. I met many friends along the way, most of whom were also using flashlights. Once inside, I realized I couldn't see anything. The phone flash was too diffuse and not bright enough, so I really needed a flashlight. It seemed like they were all experienced and used all the same tricks.



After entering the Sand Sculpture Art Plaza, three paths lead to the beach. Dense trees line the paths, dotted with various sand sculptures, most depicting fairy tales like princes and princesses, though the dim sky made it difficult to see clearly. After exiting the trees, a small sand sculpture park, modeled after various continents, is on the left, quite interesting. Walking toward the beach, the sand is fine and clean, and even at night, many tourists play with sand using flashlights. During the day, the beach offers a variety of recreational facilities, such as jet skis, which are quite enjoyable. Overall, the Sand Sculpture Art Plaza is worth a visit.



It was getting late, and it would definitely be dangerous to go into the sea, so we walked on the beach, looked around the sand sculptures, and then returned to prepare for our trip to Putuo Mountain the next day.

It's great. When I went to Zhujiajian, the farm said that we could go in at 5 pm without tickets. The various sand sculptures were good.

The sand sculpture itself is average, but sandboarding is still fun. There are also beer and music festivals in the summer.

It was under renovation when I went there. There were many exquisite sand sculptures, but nothing shocking. I felt it was just average.

It is a scenic spot near the sea in Zhoushan, with convenient transportation, good tourism reception capacity, convenient access to Putuo Mountain, and cheaper accommodation than Putuo Mountain, so many people choose to visit here together with Putuo Mountain.

As for transportation, there are buses from Shanghai to Putuoshan, which take over five hours to Shenjiamen. From there, take a minibus to Zhujiajian, which stops not far from the scenic area. Alternatively, take a ferry from Ningbo to Zhoushan and transfer at Shenjiamen. This latter option is not recommended due to seasickness. The International Sand Sculpture Festival, a unique event in China, is held annually from late August to mid-to-late October. It's a world-class sand sculpture exhibition, featuring intricate carvings. The largest sculpture is as tall as a three- or four-story building and is well worth a visit. However, during the festival, admission prices increase. The entrance fee is 80 yuan, and you can ask a local villager to bring you in for 30 yuan. After 6 pm, admission is free, but the beach becomes less fun after sunset. The cost of living here is relatively low, with activities like the sea bike ride costing less than 100 yuan, making it a great value. Prices within the scenic area are also reasonable. Crocs slippers, for example, can be found for 20 yuan, significantly cheaper than at the night market, and sand-digging toy sets start at 10 yuan, making them quite affordable for a scenic area. Playability: The beach is crowded. If you walk further, you can find a quieter beach with finer sand. The sand sculptures are of various shapes and are as beautiful as snow sculptures. The auxiliary facilities are quite complete. There is a special pool at the exit for people to wash sand off their clothes and shoes. There are also seafood stalls nearby, but the prices are high and the price signs are not clear. It is recommended that you walk to a less crowded place to eat after playing in the scenic area, or eat at the B&B you are staying in, otherwise you may encounter exorbitant prices.

The first time I went there, it was just before a typhoon and the sea water was very dirty, so I didn't have a very good impression of it. However, the sand sculptures inside are worth a visit and are quite good. The second time I went there, the weather was very good and the sea water was clean, but there were too many people, like dumplings being cooked in a dumpling. In comparison, I still recommend Dongsha Beach, which is free, less crowded, and the sea water is still clean.

There are various sand sculpture arts at the Sand Sculpture Festival...

There were a lot of people in the square, and I only saw two sand sculptures when I went there. It was just so-so.

The sand sculptures are very realistic and worth seeing. The theme is different every year.

This year's theme is "One Grain of Sand, One World", echoing the country's Belt and Road Initiative.

I don't have any sand sculpture skills in the Nansha Scenic Area in Zhujiajian, so I didn't go in. The entrance fee was 65 yuan. It was the first time I encountered a beach that required payment to enter, so I decided not to go. Don't trust the black car drivers at the entrance.

Located in the center of Nansha Scenic Area, it is the main venue for the International Sand Sculpture Art Festival. The art square is divided into sand sculpture display area, shopping and dining area, performance and viewing area, black pine forest leisure and activity area, etc. It is the first comprehensive square in my country that focuses on sand sculpture art, and it permanently reproduces the charming charm of "sand sculpture", a perishable art.

We arrived at night, and there were performances in the square, with different foreigners performing exotic shows, which was nice.

It's spectacular and beautiful, but the ticket price is a bit expensive. 70 yuan or so for a piece of broken sand isn't worth it. But the sea is still beautiful.

The sand sculptures I went to at night were pretty rough, but it was okay as it happened to be a performance.

The International Sand Sculpture Festival opened on September 28, 2015. When I went, the artists were sculpting, which was quite interesting. Tickets were 75 yuan at the time, but I wonder how much they'll be after the opening. I took a bus from Dinghai directly to the Zhujiajian stop. A taxi from the station to the attraction cost only a few yuan. It's about 4 kilometers away, and there's also a direct bus service.

Every summer, international sand sculpture artists descend on Zhujiajian's beaches to meticulously craft their works of art. This enriches beach culture and broadens artistic horizons. I think it's fantastic. It's given people who used to just go in and admire the ocean a new yearning and anticipation for Zhujiajian! When I first saw it, the massive sand sculptures, unlike typical works of art, left a truly astounding impression.

The theme is different each time. The time I went there, I felt average, not interesting, and there were not many sand sculptures. You can slide on the sand at the highest point, which seems to be 10 yuan. However, the ticket to enter the sand sculpture exhibition is really expensive, about 100 yuan, which doesn't feel worth it.

The sand sculptures are in Nansha, Zhujiajian. I went there during the Tourism Festival. There were only a few sand sculptures at that time. I felt it was just average.

I didn't go there during the Sand Sculpture Festival, so there were only a few scattered sculptures. If you don't need a ticket, you can just walk around and have a look. The people singing karaoke in the square were too noisy.

The International Sand Sculpture Art Plaza, located within the Nansha Scenic Area in Zhujiajian, is Putuo's largest sand sculpture plaza. It features numerous large-scale sand sculptures. Every year during the International Sand Sculpture Festival, the plaza's sand sculptures are re-carved, each year based on a different theme. The plaza boasts a large area, beautiful greenery, and a tranquil environment. Performances are also offered during the festival, making it a must-see for visitors to the Nansha Scenic Area.

Tickets are 75 yuan per person, and students can enjoy half price. Many guides say that this sand sculpture square is a bit of a pit, but for those who have never seen sand sculptures, I think it is still worth a visit. The key is that there are not only sand sculptures, but you can also play with sand, which is a paradise for children.

When you first walk in, it looks like an ordinary park, except there are a few more sand sculptures. It's okay to take pictures there.

Every year, the Sand Sculpture Festival seems to have a theme. This year's theme revolved around historical stories and fairy tales. It was heartbreaking to see so many of the sculptures destroyed. The sand in the Sand Sculpture Square was excellent quality, soft and comfortable to the touch. The water wasn't as yellow as some people say, and it was a pleasant experience overall. You can set up a tent or enjoy the ocean breeze under the small grass huts set up in the park. It was so relaxing!

I think 70% of the reason for coming to the Sand Sculpture Square is to play with the sand and swim. There are several reasons for this. Swimming in Dongsha is free, but there are many small stones on the beach and the sand quality is average. The sand quality of Lisha and Qiansha in Daqingshan is very good, but swimming is not allowed. So if you have enough time, you can bring your children here to play for most of the day, swimming, making sand and watching sand sculptures. It is the best memory of the summer vacation!

To sum up, it's a shame to only bring a camera to see the sand sculptures. The real fun is playing with the sand in the sand sculpture square. You can buy a shovel from the stall at the entrance for a few dollars and enjoy the fun as a child. You can also bring the shovel back to plant flowers, so it won't be wasted. Also, be sure to bring your swimsuit, swimming trunks, and swimming ring before entering the park. There's a fee for changing clothes and showering in the scenic area, but the foot bath is free, and there are plenty of taps, which is something I love in other Zhujiajian scenic areas.

I don't know what time the tickets are free after that, but the sand sculptures are still very beautiful.