Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel • This Hidden Gem Island Leaves You Spellbound

Alternative tourism is truly rewarding!
Enjoying the sea without crowds is pure bliss~
Who knew such azure waters existed near Shanghai🌊

⛱️ Just returned from the island last weekend – the afterglow is overwhelming! Though only 48 hours, it felt like a mini vacation~
🌄 Chase breathtaking sunrises at Dongya Cliff, explore the fairy-tale Green Village, admire romantic sunsets at the Rainbow Dam... This secluded island is utterly healing!

👉 2-day, 1-night itinerary from Shanghai to explore Gouqi & Shengshan Islands. Here’s a super-detailed guide – save it!

🚶【Route Reference】
1️⃣ DAY1: Ganxie Pier → Ganxie Viewing Platform → Dawang Village Beach/Longquan Beach → Shanhai Qiguan → Homestay rest → Rainbow Village → Rainbow Reef Dam
2️⃣ DAY2: Homestay → Dongya Cliff sunrise → Wind Chaser → Green Village → Sanjiaojiang Bridge → Ganxie Pier

🩵【Gouqi Island Highlights】
▪️Ganxie Viewing Platform: Walkable from the pier, stunning sunset views over the "sea pasture"
▪️Dawang Beach (🎫¥25): The island’s largest beach with fine sand, glass-clear waters, and swings – feels like Sanya!
▪️Longquan Beach: Comparable to Dawang Beach, pick one
▪️Shanhai Qiguan: The island’s highest point. Don’t miss the viewing platform behind the boulder overlooking the sea pasture
▪️Sanjiaojiang Bridge: Connects both islands, photogenic when ships pass

💙【Shengshan Island Highlights】
▪️Rainbow Village: Colorful hillside houses glittering under sunlight
▪️Rainbow Reef Dam: A photogenic seawall with a red-and-white lighthouse. Sunset here is speechlessly beautiful – from golden hour to blue hour! 🌇
▪️Dongya Cliff (🎫¥50): Easternmost inhabited point in China! Sunrise is a must. The cliffside walkway is stunning even on cloudy days – don’t miss it!
▪️Wind Chaser: A red beachfront bar along the rainbow coastal road, giving Santorini vibes
▪️Green Village (🎫¥60): A real-life fairy-tale forest! Lush greenery now – white dresses pop in photos. The glass platform frames the sea and green houses perfectly

🚢【Transport Guide】
❶ Book tickets 5 days in advance at 7:00 AM via 🍊"Shengsi Passenger Transport" (Shanghai→Gouqi bus+ferry combo: Nanpu Bridge→Shenjiamen Pier→Ganxie Pier)
❷ Regular ferry: 2h (rocky) / Ro-ro ferry: 3.5h (smooth)
❸ Island taxis cost ¥30-80/trip (shared rides available)

🏡【Stay at an Oceanview Homestay】
📍 Shengshan Island Daiyu Homestay
☑️ Steps from Dayuwan Beach with a photogenic white lighthouse
☑️ Private balcony overlooking the sea pasture
☑️ Walkable to Dongya Cliff, Rainbow Village & Shengshan Town

🦀【Food Guide】
✔️ Currently fishing moratorium – try seafood noodles packed with shrimp/crab/shellfish
✔️ More dining options at Gouqi’s Dawang Village seafood street/Shengshan Town

💡Tips:
1. Essentials: sunscreen + mosquito repellent + motion sickness pills
2. Island weather changes fast – sunny days = bluer seas
3. 2-day trip is rushed; 3 days recommended for relaxation

"Who knew such healing blues existed outside Sanya?"
Escape to China’s easternmost islands for a weekend~
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