Island Hopping Adventure: Dongji Island 3-Day Tour | Dongfu Mountain and Miaozi Lake, a Double Island Experience

Day 1 Suzhou → Shenjiamen

·morning

Meeting point 1: 07:00-07:10, intersection of Jintang Street and Zongguantang Road (near Exit 6 of Pinghe Road Station on Metro Line 2. Self-driving cars can park at Yaosheng Building, capped at 20 yuan/day)

Meeting Point 2: 07:30-07:35, Suzhou City Toll Station (G1522 Changtai Expressway Entrance), 200 meters south, waiting for the bus under the elevated road (if you drive, you can park at Huadong Decoration City, the maximum fee is about 25 yuan/day)

Meeting point location] After registration, you can click on the order details of the route you registered in the China-TravelNote APP or the mini program [Personal Center-All Orders] to find the location of the selected meeting point. Click the location to jump to the navigation

The tour leader will arrange for everyone to introduce themselves and play interactive games, and we will laugh and chat all the way to our destination~lunch will be taken at the service area.

·afternoon

According to the boat schedule, we will go to [Dongji Island] - Miaozihu Island, which takes 2 hours one way. Along the way, we will see the sea and sky merge into one and seagulls flying.

After arriving, we were arranged to check in. The hotel we stayed in was right outside the sea, which made it very convenient for sightseeing.

Afterwards, the tour leader gathered everyone for a stroll to familiarize themselves with the island, exploring its pristine polar scenery, exploring the filming location of the movie "See You Tomorrow," the Caibogong statue, and the second hometown of soldiers.

In the evening, go and wait for an island sunset.

At night, it is so relaxing to have a decadent meal at a food stall by the sea, listening to the sound of the waves and feeling the sea breeze. You can also go to see the stars and the Milky Way together and wait for a shooting star to streak across the sky.

Driving time: about 250 kilometers, 4 hours

Notes: 1. Tickets are one-to-one with real names and need to be confirmed one week in advance. We hope you can pay and confirm as soon as possible! The Dongji Island ferry schedule is affected by tides and weather, so the ferry schedule during the itinerary will be subject to change. We hope you can understand! Dongji Island tickets are issued by the pier, and the lower, middle and upper cabins are randomly assigned. The registration fee includes a middle cabin seat ticket + a handling fee (if you are assigned to the lower cabin on site, the on-site tour leader will refund 30 yuan/trip; if you are assigned to the upper cabin, you need to pay an additional 20 yuan/trip on site. We hope you can understand and cooperate) 2. When engaging in beach activities, please be sure to pay attention to safety. Be especially careful when playing near the reefs to prevent falls. The reefs on the beach are covered with many sharp shellfish. 3. The actual meeting time is subject to the travel text message (holiday batches depart early; the meeting point is 1:06:30-06:40, and the meeting point is 2:07:00-07:05)

Day 2: Free time at Miaozihu Island → or Qingbang Island or Dongfushan Island

05:00

This morning, I watched the sunrise over the sea. When you come here, you can’t be lazy in the morning, because the sun here comes out much earlier than other places. So, in order to see this precious first ray of light, you must not be lazy!

08:00

After returning, have breakfast, take a proper rest, and start today's [Fun Island Hopping Tour] with light luggage (round-trip tickets are at your own expense, you can choose to participate or not, the tour leader will organize itinerary B, because Dongfushan Island is the true easternmost point).

Itinerary A (Qingbang Island Hopping): Take a morning flight to Qingbang Island, known as the "Potala of the Sea." Visit Shapu Beach (crab catching and beach fun), Xiaohaidong (shipwreck site), and enjoy a leisurely sea fishing trip. Return by boat to Dongji Island (Miaozihu Island).

Tour B (Dongfushan Island Hopping): Take a morning flight to Dongfushan Island, the easternmost of the Dongji Islands in the East China Sea. This desolate place is nicknamed "Home of the Wind, Hotbed of the Rain, Kingdom of the Mist, and Cradle of the Waves" by local fishermen. Upon arrival, we will hike along Dongfushan Island, exploring its enchanting coastline and reaching the easternmost point, "End of the World." Facing the vast expanse of the East China Sea, we will indulge in endless reverie. Return by boat to Miaozihu Island at an appropriate time.

Itinerary C (Dongji Island - Miaozihu Island free time): In the morning, you can join the fishermen's sea fishing, and in the afternoon, take the island shuttle bus to [Dongji Beach] for fun.

·night

After a fulfilling day trip, we continue to enjoy a seafood feast tonight, sleep peacefully under the stars.

Notes: 1. The boat trip to Dongji Island is long and arduous. The boat is divided into upper, middle, and upper cabins. Tickets are randomly issued at the port. Those who are prone to seasickness or those who are sensitive to seasickness should be cautious. 2. If you are not island hopping, you can choose to go on a west and east loop around Miaozihu Island, with a self-funded island tour and a shuttle bus. This is suitable for those who prefer a leisurely stroll. 3. Today's island hopping is voluntary. Boat tickets must be purchased on-site. The tour leader will arrange the trip to Dongfushan Island as normal. If you are going to Qingbang Island, you will need to go there on your own.

Day 3 Dongji Island → Zhoushan → Suzhou

·morning

Today is the return day, so don't plan a specific itinerary. Just enjoy the relaxing island experience. Have a hearty breakfast, find a cozy corner, gaze at the sea, and just let your mind wander. You can also rent a fishing rod and try some sea fishing, or pick up colorful pebbles (green, brown, transparent, and white) on the rocky beach.

·afternoon

We will take the noon flight back. (The specific return ferry is subject to the actual ticket issuance)

Afterwards, we boarded the bus back to Suzhou. The journey takes approximately 4.5 hours, and we are expected to arrive in Suzhou no later than 9:00 PM. The exact time will be determined based on actual circumstances. Everyone was still reluctant to leave, and we kissed goodbye with tears in our eyes!

Driving time: about 4 hours

Note: 1. Dongji Ferry's sailing schedule is affected by tides and weather, so the sailing schedule during the itinerary may change. I hope you can understand!

Dongji Island, China's maritime territory to the east, the waters of the East China Sea from Dongji Island are azure blue, because it is far away from the continental shelf and is already on the edge of the western Pacific Ocean.

The vast blue sea, the unique sea erosion scenery, catching crabs and touching conches, a variety of fishing activities, and free-flying seagulls are all waiting for us.

The three islands of Dongji Island, Miaozi Lake, Qingbang and Dongfushan, each have their own unique characteristics.

Miaozi Lake—the seat of Dongji Town Government and the birthplace of fishermen's paintings.

Dongji Island rejects all your frivolous intimacy and superficiality;

You have felt the sea breeze and the waves of the sea.

You have known the endless surge of the sea, you have cleansed your stomach cramps, you have crawled tremblingly on the earth-shaking planks of the ship,

Dongji Island will lift her mysterious veil for you

Then, you will throw yourself into her arms without hesitation, and kiss her on all fours...

This is Dongji Island, this is the beauty of Dongji that you have longed for.

Just one glance and your soul will be captured by Dongji Island.