Shengsi Archipelago｜The "Sea Immortal Mountain" Hidden in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai!

At the easternmost end of the Zhoushan Archipelago lies a secret sea paradise made up of more than 400 islands—the Shengsi Archipelago! 🏝️ Here, you can witness China’s easternmost cliff sunrise and explore abandoned villages swallowed by greenery. This 3-day, 2-night guide will help you fully enjoy this "Penglai of the East China Sea"～

🚢 Complete Transportation Guide
🚢 From Shanghai:
- Buy the "Car-Boat Combo Ticket" at Nanpu Bridge (departure at 7:30)
- Shenjiawan Pier → Sijiao Island (speedboat, 1.5 hours)
⚠️ Ticket Tips:
• Book tickets 3 days in advance on "Shengsi Passenger Transport"
• Choose the upper cabin (+30 RMB but more stable)

🛵 Island Transportation:
- Electric scooter rental (60 RMB/day)
- Bus (infrequent but cheap)

🌟 Top 5 Must-Visit Spots

1️⃣ Gouqi Island Marine Ranch 🌊
- Ten thousand mu mussel farming base
- 🚁 Aerial view: white buoys like stars in the sky
- 🎣 Experience: go out on a boat to harvest mussels

2️⃣ Dongya Cliff Sunrise 🌅
- China’s easternmost cliff
- ⏰ Arrive by 4 AM!
- 📸 Camera settings: shutter speed 1/1000 sec

3️⃣ Houtouwan Abandoned Village 🏚️
- Real-life "Wizard of Oz"
- 👗 Outfit suggestion: bright-colored dress
- ⚠️ Note: wear non-slip shoes!

4️⃣ Liujingtan Boardwalk 🌉
- White "stairway to heaven" on the cliff
- 🌊 Listen to the symphony of the waves
- 🚶 Hiking time: 1.5 hours

5️⃣ Huaniao Island Lighthouse 💡
- The Far East’s first lighthouse
- 🌌 Summer exclusive: Blue Tears
- 📅 Best time: June to September

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations
🌊 Seaview Guesthouses:
- Qianmo Seaview Inn (Gouqi Island)
- Wuma Inn (Huaniao Island)
🏘️ Fisherman’s Homestay:
- Shizhu Village Fisherman’s Home (150 RMB per person)
💰 Price range: 200-1200 RMB/night

🦀 Seafood Lover’s Map
🦪 Must-try Trio:
1. Scallion oil swimming crab (full of roe and fat)
2. Seafood noodle dumplings (all-you-can-eat for 30 RMB)
3. Stir-fried mud snails with eggs (perfect with rice)

🍺 Night Market Recommendations:
- Shengshan Pier Night Stalls
- Gouqi Island Seafood Street

📷 Photo Tips
👗 Outfit Suggestions:
- White dress + straw hat = fresh Japanese style
- Hanfu + oil-paper umbrella = classic ancient vibe
- Bikini + cover-up = beach babe

📍 Hidden Photo Spots:
1. Da Wang Beach rock area
2. Mountain-Sea Wonder sunset platform
3. Sanjiaojiang Bridge

⚠️ Pitfall Guide
✅ Best seasons: May-June / September-October
❌ Avoid: Fishing ban period in July-August (less seafood)
☀️ Sunscreen focus: back of neck! tops of feet!
🦟 Mosquito repellent essential: island midges are very toxic!

🗓️ 3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary
Day 1:
• Morning: Jihu Beach
• Afternoon: Liujingtan
• Evening: Caiyuan Town Night Market

Day 2:
• Early morning: Dongya Cliff sunrise
• Morning: Abandoned village exploration
• Evening: Marine ranch sunset

Day 3:
• Morning: Huaniao Island Lighthouse
• Noon: Buy dried shrimp
• Afternoon: Return trip

💡 The beauty of Shengsi is the anticipation of the first ray of sunlight at 4 AM, the abandoned villages like the Wizard of Oz, and the lights of fishing boats returning to port... This last secret of the East China Sea, when are you ready to set off?