7 Days 6 Nights In-Depth Tour of Dongji Island | Budget 6000 RMB/Person | The Easternmost Blue Tears and Sunrise in China
📍 Destination: Zhoushan, Zhejiang · Dongji Island (Miaozihu + Qingbang Island + Dongfushan)
📅 Best Time: May–October (June–August busiest, September–October fewer people and beautiful scenery, highly recommended!)
💰 Total 5800–6000 RMB/person (including major transportation)
Core Experiences
- Watch China’s earliest sunrise (Dongfushan “First Ray of Sunshine of the New Century”)
- Visit “Potala Palace on the Sea” Qingbang Island, a stunning cliffside fishing village
- Night photography of Blue Tears (high probability from May to August)
- Stay in sea view homestays, eat freshly caught seafood, enjoy a royal meal for about 50 RMB per person
Itinerary Overview (7 days 6 nights)
| Day | Itinerary | Accommodation | Highlights |
|------|-----------|---------------|------------|
| D1 | Various locations → Zhoushan Shenjiamen Banshengdong Pier | Shenjiamen hotel | Arrive in Zhoushan, prepare to board the island |
| D2 | Speedboat to Dongji → Miaozihu Island | Miaozihu sea view homestay | First glimpse of Dongji, colorful houses + movie “The Continent” filming spots |
| D3 | Miaozihu island tour → Sunset at Dongji Pavilion | Same as above | Climb to the top for panoramic views, movie filming location |
| D4 | Speedboat to Qingbang Island (stay one night) | Qingbang cliffside homestay | “Potala Palace on the Sea,” pristine fishing village |
| D5 | Qingbang → Dongfushan Island (stay one night) | Dongfushan sea view homestay | China’s easternmost point, chase sunrise + Blue Tears |
| D6 | Dongfushan island hiking | Same as above | Zhucao Bay, Elephant Trunk Peak, First Ray of Sunshine Monument |
| D7 | Dongfushan → Miaozihu → Shenjiamen → Return | —— | Take home memories of the sea breeze |
Budget Breakdown (per person)
| Item | Cost (RMB) | Description |
|------|------------|-------------|
| 🛫 Round-trip major transportation | 2000 | Recommend booking flights/high-speed trains early: Shanghai/Hangzhou/Ningbo → Zhoushan (can transfer via Ningbo/Hangzhou) |
| 🚢 Ferry + speedboat (round-trip + between islands) | 800 | Banshengdong → Miaozihu round-trip 300, three island speedboat trips total 500 (peak season prices) |
| 🏠 Accommodation (6 nights) | 1800 | Average 300 RMB/night: 1 night in Shenjiamen + 2 nights in Miaozihu + 1 night in Qingbang + 2 nights in Dongfushan (sea view rooms) |
| 🍽️ Meals (7 days) | 700 | About 100 RMB/day: seafood noodles, fishermen’s meals, barbecue, instant noodles (for power outages 😂) |
| 🎫 Tickets + experiences | 150 | Dongji Island maintenance fee 50 RMB (collected on boarding), others free |
| 🧳 Emergency + insurance + souvenirs | 150 | Insurance 50 RMB, waterproof bag, shell bracelet, piggy bank (poor signal on the island) |
|Total 6000 RMB| Careful budgeting, no compromise on experience! |
D1: Various locations → Zhoushan Shenjiamen
- Arrive at a hotel near Zhoushan Shenjiamen Banshengdong Pier
- Confirm ferry ticket times in advance (recommended to buy for D2 morning 7:30–8:30 departure)
- Evening: visit Shenjiamen night market, enjoy seafood stalls (recommended: stir-fried mud crab with rice cakes)
Host reminder: Ferry tickets must be purchased 7 days in advance on the “Dongji Shipping” WeChat official account! Sold out quickly in peak season!
D2: First stop on the island — Miaozihu Island
- Take a 1.5-hour speedboat to Miaozihu Island (Dongji town government location, most developed)
- Check into a sea view homestay (recommended near Dongji pier or Dongji Pavilion)
- Afternoon: walk around the island or rent an electric scooter (50 RMB/day)
- Photo spots: “The Continent” monument, colorful houses, lighthouse, seaside café
- Evening: homestay owner hosts a fishermen’s meal (60–80 RMB per person, three dishes and one soup + beer)
> 📸 Host’s favorite spot: Dongji Pavilion, shoot sunset + lighthouse + island panorama at dusk
D3: In-depth Miaozihu tour
- Morning: climb Dongji Pavilion (highest point) for a full island view
- Noon: relax at a seaside café, enjoy a “Dongji special” drink
- Afternoon: visit Dongji History Museum (learn about fishing culture)
- Evening: watch stars from the homestay terrace, fall asleep to the sound of waves
Tip: Ask the owner to help buy freshly caught small seafood to cook yourself, super fresh!
D4: Island hopping — Qingbang Island (pristine fishing village)
- Early speedboat, 30 minutes to Qingbang Island
- Stay in a cliffside homestay (simple conditions but unbeatable sea views, with electricity and hot water)
- Afternoon: hike the “Potala Palace on the Sea”
- Fishermen’s houses built on the mountain, layered like a Tibetan holy land
- Photo spots: One-line sky, Caibogong statue, sheltered small harbor
- Evening: homestay dinner, listen to the owner’s story about being cut off by typhoon for 7 days
> ⚠️ Note: Qingbang Island has very weak signal, download offline maps in advance!
D5: Ultimate destination — Dongfushan Island (China’s easternmost point)
- 30-minute speedboat to Dongfushan Island
- Stay in a mountaintop sea view homestay (window faces the sea, sunrise directly ahead)
- Afternoon: start island hiking
- Route: pier → Zhucao Bay (cliff boardwalk) → Elephant Trunk Peak → First Ray of Sunshine Monument
- Evening: wait for sunset at the viewing platform
- Late night (May–August): night photography of Blue Tears! Turn off lights, long exposure)
> Use phone “Pro mode” + tripod, ISO1600, 30s shutter, high success rate!
D6: Dongfushan island hiking (highlight day)
- Wake up at 5:00 AM, watch sunrise at the First Ray of Sunshine Monument
- Morning: continue island hiking, finish remaining trails
- Recommended: Dongfushan Lighthouse, coastal rock formations, fishing net drying area
- Noon: lunch at homestay
- Afternoon: free time to relax or retake Blue Tears photos (if missed the night before)
D7: Return trip
- Morning: speedboat back to Miaozihu (non-stop)
- Noon: lunch at Miaozihu
- Afternoon: take the big boat back to Shenjiamen Banshengdong Pier
- Evening: return home
> 🎁 Recommended souvenirs:
> - Dongji sea silverfish (small dried silverfish)
> - Handmade shell paintings
> - “I’ve been to China’s Dongji” commemorative badge
🧳 Pre-trip packing list
✅ Documents: ID card
✅ Clothing: sun-protective clothing, quick-dry clothes, slippers, swimsuit (optional), thick jacket (cold mornings and evenings)
✅ Protection: SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, mosquito repellent, waterproof bag (to protect phone)
✅ Medicine: seasickness medicine (must bring!), stomach medicine, band-aids, cold medicine
✅ Others: power bank, camera, small amount of cash (only cash accepted on the island!), offline maps
Post by Scarlett.Robinson.68 | Aug 19, 2025
