Visited Dacheng Island 4 times, finally figured it out!

East China Sea Pearl Dacheng Island, a perfect blend of cliff plank roads, glass sea, pioneering history, and freshly caught seafood, a hidden gem island just 2 hours by boat from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai!

📍Address

Daxiaopu Village, Dacheng Town, Jiaojiang District, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province (Provincial Island Forest Park).

🚢Transportation

1. How to get to the island:
- Take a boat from Taizhou Jiaojiang No.7 Pier (Taizhou Maritime Passenger Center). Follow the "Dacheng Tourism Ticketing" WeChat official account to buy tickets 2-3 days in advance; during peak season, tickets go on sale at midnight!
- Boat options:
- High-speed boat (e.g., Qingda No.8): 1.5 hours, ticket price 130-260 RMB, not recommended if prone to seasickness;
- Low-speed boat (e.g., Dongzhenshan): 2.5 hours, stable but slow, best choice if you get seasick.
2. Island transportation:
- Sightseeing bus: 25 RMB/day on Lower Dacheng, 15 RMB/day on Upper Dacheng, every 30 minutes;
- Electric cart rental: 50-80 RMB/hour, best for free island touring;
- Inter-island ferry: Take the "Dacheng Tongxin" ferry between Upper and Lower Dacheng, ticket price 20 RMB/person.

🗺️Travel Guide

1-day Highlights Tour (Special Forces Edition)

Lower Dacheng: Jiawu Rock (sunrise) → Pioneering Monument (overlooking the whole island) → Tuditang Beach (water fun) → Jilongtou (sunset).

2-day In-depth Tour (Classic Must-Visit)

1. Day 1: Upper Dacheng Wushatou Cliff Plank Road → Military Culture Experience Center → Lower Dacheng Jilongtou sunset;
2. Day 2: Jiawu Rock sunrise → Pioneering Monument → Guanlantai Seaview Book Bar → Meihuawan Seafood Night Market.

3-day Immersive Tour (Slow Island Enjoyment)

1. Day 1: Lower Dacheng island cycling + Langtongmen → Cross-Strait Folk Culture Museum;
2. Day 2: Upper Dacheng Wushatou → Maoyu Sand Secret Beach → Dinggoutou Beach for sea foraging;
3. Day 3: Pioneering Theater → Youth Study Base → Sea fishing experience.

⚠️Travel Tips

1. Best season: April to June 🌤️, avoid typhoon season and easy to see blue tears; September to October for crisp autumn weather and delicious seafood.
2. Must-bring items: sunscreen, windbreaker, seasickness medicine, power bank, cash (weak signal on the island).
3. Pitfall warnings:
- Jiawu Rock ticket is 60 RMB in peak season, last entry at 16:30;
- Be cautious of seafood stalls soliciting customers at the pier, Meihuawan Square with clear pricing is more reliable;
- Electric carts must be fully charged; the slope at the Pioneering Monument is steep and can drain power quickly.

🦀Food Recommendations

1. Dacheng Yellow Croaker: National Geographic Indication product! Steamed, scallion oil, or home-style cooked, all tender like garlic cloves;
2. Stir-fried Soft-shell Crab with Rice Cake: rich roe and sweet meat, rice cake absorbs crab aroma, reasonable price 80-150 RMB per person;
3. Seafood Chicken: free-range chicken raised on fish and shrimp, firm and chewy meat;
4. Seafood Noodles: 25 RMB/bowl at the Su Nu Noodle Shop 🍜, broth is fresh and sweet with shrimp paste as the soul;
5. Rock Garlic Stir-fried Rice Cake: reef sea anemones + rice cake, fresh and chewy. Restaurant hub: Meihuawan Square in Lower Dacheng (Haicheng Hotel, Dacheng Skewers Night Market).

🏠Accommodation Recommendations

- High-end sea view:
- Jiawu Rock Resort Hotel (orange-yellow villa, sea view from the window);
- Nahai Homestay (270° floor-to-ceiling windows, lie down and watch the sunrise).
- Cost-effective options:
- Meihuawan area homestays (150-400 RMB per person, convenient for food and drink), such as Lanting Homestay (celebrity favorite);
- Upper Dacheng Wangxi Inn (exclusive white sandy beach, quiet and secluded). Tips: Book one week in advance during peak season! Confirm air conditioning/heating (large temperature difference day and night).

🌊Nearby Attractions

1. Taizhou Jiaojiang urban area:
- Taizhou Ocean World (top choice for families), Zhang’an Ancient Town (Ming and Qing dynasty old street);
2. Yuhuan City:
- Xuanmen Bay National Wetland Park (birdwatching paradise), Dongsha Fishing Village (colorful fishermen murals);
3. Wenling Shitang:
- Colorful Xiaoruocun Village (macaron-colored fishing village), Millennium Dawn Park (the first ray of sunlight on the mainland).

💎Conclusion

The beauty of Dacheng Island is the crashing waves at Jiawu Rock 🌊, the molten gold dusk at Jilongtou 🌅, and the fresh sweetness of fish and shrimp dancing in the steam at Meihuawan 🦐. Avoid the crowds, ride a small electric scooter chasing the wind and waves, and be a few days of “island slacker” — that’s the real deal!