Zhoushan Taohua Island | A paradise of chivalry and romance in Jin Yong's novels

Transportation

- External transportation: You can take a coach from Hangzhou South Bus Station or East Bus Station to Shenjiamen, which takes about 5 hours.

- Transportation to the island: There are speedboats or ferries to Taohua Island from Zhoushan Shenjiamen Duntou Wharf, Putuo Mountain Wharf, etc. The one-way ticket price is about CNY 30. If you drive, you can take a ferry from Changzhi Wharf, Ningbo Zhitou, and Zhujiajian Xiao Wharf, among which Zhujiajian Xiao Wharf has more ferries.

Attractions

- Taohua Village: Half of it is by the mountain and half by the sea, with many cliff carvings and peculiar stone scenery, such as Heart Stone, Turtle Stone, East Sea God Pearl, etc.

- Legend of the Condor Heroes Tourism City: The filming location of Legend of the Condor Heroes, with scenes such as Huang Yaoshi's Manor, Huang Rong's Room, Guiyun Manor, Lin'an Street, and Niu Family Village.

- Anqi Peak Scenic Area: The highest peak on Taohua Island, with an altitude of 540 meters, where you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the whole island. There are also attractions such as Anqi Alchemy Cave and Shengyan Temple in the scenic area.

- Tawan Golden Beach Scenic Area: The largest beach on the island, with fine sand and clear sea water, suitable for swimming and other seaside activities.

- Shengyan Temple: Located in Anqi Peak Scenic Area, the ancient temple is quiet and the incense is lingering, where you can feel the quiet Zen charm.

Accommodation

- Zhoushan Taohuayuan Hotel: Located in the center of Taohua Town, you can walk to the market and restaurants. There are shuttle buses to various attractions at the entrance. The hotel has good service and delicious food.

- Taohua Island Shali Homestay: Located in Tawan Golden Beach Scenic Area, it is convenient to play on the beach.

Food

- Seafood: Yellow croaker, hairtail, shrimp, crab, and other seafood are fresh and delicious. You can taste them at the seafood stalls near Tawan Golden Beach Scenic Area.

- Taohua Banquet: Using peach blossoms as raw materials, it makes special delicacies such as peach blossom wine, peach blossom cake, and peach blossom tea.

Travel route

- Two-day route: Arrive at Taohua Island on the morning of the first day, go to Taohuayu Scenic Area, go to Anqi Peak Scenic Area in the afternoon, and taste seafood and take a walk near Tawan Golden Beach Scenic Area in the evening; go to Legend of the Condor Heroes Tourism City on the morning of the second day, and return in the afternoon.