Island Diary🫧

📍Location: Nanji Island, Wenzhou, Zhejiang
🚗Transportation
◦ High-speed train/bullet train: First arrive at Wenzhou South Station or Pingyang Station, then take a taxi to Aojiang Port Passenger Terminal (about 30 minutes).
◦ Ferry: Take a boat from Aojiang Port or Ruian Port to Nanji Island (about 1.5-2 hours). Multiple trips daily during peak season, fewer in off-season.
🎫Tickets: Book in advance via the “Nanji Passenger Tourism” WeChat public account or Trip.com, ticket price about 130-160 RMB/person (including island entrance fee).
◦ Helicopter (optional): Helicopter route from Aojiang to Nanji Island available in peak season (about 15 minutes, ticket price about 1500 RMB).

On-island transportation🚗
◦ Shuttle bus: Fixed shuttle service from the dock to various attractions (45 RMB/person, round trip included).
◦ Rental cars/electric bikes: Some guesthouses offer electric bike rentals (about 50-80 RMB/hour). Please ride safely when cycling around the island.

Must-visit attractions:

1. Dasha’ao Beach
◦ Features: Shell beach, clear seawater, suitable for swimming and sunset photography.
◦ Tips: Free admission, beach motorbike rides available in summer (about 100 RMB/30 minutes).

2. Sanpanwei Scenic Area
◦ Features: Natural grasslands, cliff reefs, best sunrise viewing spot (recommended to arrive before 5 AM).
◦ Route: Walk along the wooden boardwalk to check in at spots like “Monkey Worships Guanyin” and “Flying Stone.”

3. Mazuo Village
◦ Features: Fishing village charm, great for photographing fishing boats returning at dusk, fresh seafood market with on-site cooking.

4. Meiling Residence
◦ History: Summer villa where Soong Mei-ling once stayed, learn about the island’s history during the Republic of China period.

5. Stargazing
◦ Location: Sanpanwei or Dasha’ao night areas with no light pollution, easy to see the Milky Way in summer.

Accommodation Guide:
• Luxury resort: Nanji Island Mitu·Houlong Hotel (cave style, sea view rooms about 1500 RMB+/night).
• Cost-effective guesthouses: Fishing family inns near Dasha’ao (e.g., Bihai Mountain Villa, about 300-600 RMB/night).
• Camping: Dasha’ao Beach camping area (reservation required, bring your own tent or rent for about 200 RMB/tent).
Tips: Book at least 1 month in advance during peak season (May-October), prices are half in off-season.

🥯Food Recommendations
• Must-try seafood: Large yellow croaker, spicy sea snails, pen shell clams, swimming crab (recommended Mazuo Village food stalls).
• Specialty snacks: Fish ball soup, seafood noodles, seaweed pancakes.
• Self-purchase and processing: Buy seafood at the dock market, guesthouses offer cooking service (about 20 RMB/portion).

Suggested Itinerary (2 days 1 night)
• Day 1: Boat from Aojiang → check into guesthouse → play at Dasha’ao Beach → sunset at Mazuo Village → seafood dinner.
• Day 2: Sunrise at Sanpanwei → island hiking → Meiling Residence → return in the afternoon.
For a deeper experience, extend to 3 days to include sea fishing and diving (advance booking required).

Important Notes‼️
1. Weather: Many typhoons in summer, check weather forecast before departure, ferry may be suspended.
2. Sun protection: Strong UV on the island, bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses.
3. Environmental protection: Do not pick shells or corals in protected areas, violators will be fined.
4. Cash: Some small shops only accept cash, prepare about 500 RMB for emergencies.

💰Budget Reference (per person)
• Basic expenses: Round-trip ferry 160 RMB + entrance fee 80 RMB + accommodation 300 RMB + meals 150 RMB = about 700 RMB.
• Comfortable trip: 1500-2000 RMB (including helicopter/high-end hotel).

Nanji Island is suitable for: couples on vacation, families with children, photography enthusiasts, and nature explorers. Avoid holidays to enjoy a quieter island time! 🌊✨