Bird and Flower Island｜Zhejiang Zhoushan's Stunning Hidden Gem Island Guide - The Bioluminescent Sea is Breathtaking

Bird Island is a stunning hidden gem island in Shengsi County, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province✨
The blue and white buildings here resemble Santorini,
and there is also a glowing bioluminescent sea🌌
Definitely the romantic pinnacle of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai💕

🌈 Island Access Guide:
📍 Boarding locations: Zhoushan Shenjiawan Wharf / Shengsi Xiaocaiyuan Wharf
🛳️ Transportation:
1. From Shanghai: You can purchase a combined bus and ferry ticket at Nanpu Bridge Tourist Passenger Station
2. From Zhoushan: Sanjiang Wharf → Shengsi Sijiao Island → Xiaocaiyuan Wharf → Bird and Flower Island
🚌 On-island transportation: No car rentals! Walking or sightseeing shuttle buses are the main options. The shuttle bus runs round-trip between the wharf - lighthouse / guesthouse village💨

🌟 Must-visit Attractions:
1️⃣ Bird and Flower Lighthouse (northwest end of the island)
- The largest lighthouse in the Far East!
- A must-go spot for watching the sunset🌅
2️⃣ Wharf to Lighthouse Trail
- A 5km stunning coastal walking trail🚶
- Along the way: blue and white houses + wildflowers + unbeatable sea views
3️⃣ Buddha’s Hand Rock (northeast corner of the island)
- A uniquely shaped giant reef rock🪨
- The top spot for sunrise viewing☀️
4️⃣ Nan’ao Beach
- The main beach🏖
- At night, you can see the magical bioluminescent sea!
- Tip: The bioluminescent sea is easiest to see in July and August✨

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations:
Mainly concentrated in the wharf guesthouse village
The blue and white Mediterranean style is super romantic💙
Recommended well-reviewed guesthouses:
1️⃣ Wuma Inn
2️⃣ Luli Guesthouse
3️⃣ Mata Inn
⚠️ Sea view rooms must be booked at least 1 month in advance

🦐 Local Cuisine:
1️⃣ Must-try seafood: tigerhead fish, snails, mussels, swimming crab🦀
2️⃣ Specialty snacks: seafood noodles, seafood fried rice🍚
3️⃣ Specialty drink: Stone mugwort tea🍵
Food is mainly found around the wharf and main street

💡 Practical Tips:
📆 Best travel time: May to October (July and August are peak season with lots of people!)
🎫 Must book in advance: ferry tickets + accommodation! Especially on weekends and holidays
🧴 Essentials: sunscreen + hat + sunglasses + light jacket (the sea breeze is very strong!)
🚫 Prohibited: drones are banned✖️ pets are not allowed on the island