Goji Island 2-Day Self-Drive Trip — Blue Sea, White Houses, and Glowing Beach

🚗 Self-Drive Transportation Guide

Departure from Shanghai
Navigate to Shenjiawan Wharf (1.5-hour drive), parking fee 50 RMB/day, take a boat to Goji Island Ganxie Wharf (speedboat 1.5 hours, ticket price 180 RMB/person).
Boat Ticket Tips: Book tickets 3 days in advance on the "Shengsi Passenger Transport" WeChat public account, choose upper deck to reduce seasickness (+30 RMB).
On-Island Transportation
Rent an electric scooter for 80 RMB/day (recommended), or charter a car for 200 RMB/day to circle the island, travel time between attractions 10-20 minutes.
🌟 Must-See Highlights

Dongya Cliff Sunrise
The easternmost sunrise viewing point in Zhejiang, climb to the top at 5:00 AM, cliff walkway and golden sunrise in one frame, entrance fee 50 RMB.
Hidden Activity: After the tide recedes, explore the reef area to catch sea creatures, collect sea snails, and catch small crabs (bring gloves and a bucket).
Green Wilderness No-Man’s Village
An abandoned fishing village covered with climbing ivy, wear a white dress for forest-style photos, entrance fee 50 RMB, best lighting from 3-5 PM.
Marine Ranch Sunset
Ganxie Wharf viewing platform, thousands of mussel farming buoys look like a "piano keyboard on the sea," capture silhouettes of fishing boats returning to port (free).
Glowing Beach
Longquan Beach may show blue tears after 8:00 PM (high season from May to September), use 30-second long exposure photography (phone needs professional mode).
🏨 Accommodation Recommendations

Qianmo Seaview Inn: 270° glass room, watch the sea sunrise lying in bed, breakfast included (about 1200 RMB/night);
Dawang Village Homestay: 5-minute walk to the beach, close to seafood stalls, cost-effective choice (about 400 RMB/night).
🦞 Food Guide

Must-Try List:
Scallion Oil Mussels (15 RMB/jin): freshly opened and eaten, fresh and chewy;
Seafood Noodle Dumplings (25 RMB/bowl): "Xiaolin Noodle House" near the wharf, generously topped;
Snail Sauce Fried Rice (20 RMB/serving): local specialty, mildly spicy and appetizing.
Avoid Pitfalls: Fishing ban from June to August, some seafood is frozen; the best and fattest seafood is after the fishing season opens in September.
💡 Practical Tips

Gear: Sunscreen clothing + sunglasses + mosquito repellent (many mosquitoes in no-man’s village), bring cash (some stalls do not support mobile payments);
Safety: Island road has many curves, electric scooters limited to 20 km/h;
Hidden Perks: Homestay owners can help book boat tickets, some include free pick-up service.