Zhoushan Shengsi Archipelago Travel Guide

Zhoushan Shengsi Archipelago Travel Guide | The Ultimate Summer Sea View

Dear friends, want to embark on a summer date with the sea? Then the Zhoushan Shengsi Archipelago is definitely the best choice! This "Sea Fairy Mountain" consists of 404 islands, with clear waters, fine sandy beaches, and endless seafood to enjoy—truly a dream island!

🚗 Transportation Guide

1. From Shanghai: You can purchase a combined bus and ferry ticket at the Nanpu Bridge Tourist Distribution Center, taking about 3 hours to reach Lizhushan Pier on Shengsi Island; alternatively, you can drive to Shenjiawan Pier and then take a ferry, but during peak season, vehicle ferry queues are long, so plan ahead.

2. From Hangzhou: Take a bus from Jiubao Passenger Transport Center to Shenjiawan Pier, then transfer to a ferry to Shengsi.

3. From Ningbo: Take a bus from Ningbo South Station to Sanjiang Pier, then take a ferry to Shengsi.

🎫 Ferry Ticket Purchase
Tickets can be purchased 7 days in advance via the "Travel Shengsi" mini program, "Shengsi Tourism," and "Shengsi Passenger Transport" WeChat public accounts. Ferry tickets are tight during peak season, so be sure to book early!

💴 Cost Details

1. Transportation: Round-trip combined bus and ferry ticket costs about 200 - 300 RMB (prices vary by cabin and season).

2. Accommodation: Guesthouses or hotels near Jihu Beach and Nanchangtu Beach on Shengsi Island cost 200 - 500 RMB per night on weekdays, with prices rising in peak season; guesthouses on Gouqi Island and Huaniao Island are more expensive, so early booking is recommended.

3. Dining: Seafood feasts cost 100 - 200 RMB per person, snacks 20 - 50 RMB.

4. Entrance Fees: Some attractions charge fees, such as Liujingtan around 50 RMB and Heshangtao around 50 RMB.

🏝️ Attractions

1. Shengsi Island

◦ Jihu Beach: The largest natural seaside bathing beach in the Zhoushan Archipelago, with fine sand, offering surfing, sailing, and other activities (some charge fees).

◦ Liuhe Chaoyang Scenic Area: Includes Liujingtan and Heshangtao attractions, where you can admire unique reefs, a white lighthouse, and experience cliffside plank walks; stunning sunrises can be seen in the morning.

◦ Left Bank Road: A stunning coastal scenic route, breathtaking at sunset and perfect for photography.

2. Gouqi Island

◦ Mountain and Sea Wonders: From high vantage points, overlook the marine ranch—a real-life starry sea, magnificent and beautiful.

◦ Houtouwan: "China’s Most Beautiful Abandoned Village," covered in greenery, like a scene from the Wizard of Oz.

3. Huaniao Island

◦ Huaniao Lighthouse: The largest lighthouse in the Far East, with a white tower that is very soothing; the atmosphere is perfect at sunset.

◦ Nanwan Beach: Soft sand and crystal-clear blue water, perfect for a leisurely stroll.

🍱 Food Recommendations

1. Seafood: Yellow croaker, hairtail, swimming crab, mantis shrimp—steamed or spicy stir-fried, all incredibly fresh.

2. Specialty Snacks: Seafood noodles and seafood fried rice cakes, full of the taste of the sea.

❗ Notes

1. Check the weather forecast in advance; ferries may be suspended during typhoons.

2. There are many mosquitoes on the islands; bring insect repellent.

3. Those allergic to seafood should choose food carefully.