Mid-Autumn Festival Travel | September Zhujiajian Travel Guide
by Harper35 Foster_
Sep 9, 2024
Recommended Attractions
- Putuo Mountain Scenic Area: Located at No. 1 Meicen Road, Putuo District, Zhoushan City, it is a famous Guanyin Buddhist site known as the "Buddhist Kingdom between Sea and Sky." It features a strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere and many attractions such as the South Heavenly Gate, Haiyin Pool, and Qianbu Sand.
- Zhujiajian Scenic Area: The fifth largest island in the Zhoushan Archipelago, known as the "Hometown of Sand Sculptures and Vacation Paradise." The Daqingshan Scenic Area is ideal for hiking, cycling, and photography. Nansha Scenic Area has a huge natural beach and giant sand sculpture exhibitions, while Dongsha is an excellent spot to watch the sunset.
- East Ji Island Scenic Area: Located in Dongji Town, Putuo District, Zhoushan City, it was the filming location for the movie "The Continent." Visitors can experience the fishing village lifestyle, watch the magnificent sunrise at the easternmost point of China, and enjoy the island’s tranquility and beauty.
- Shengsi Archipelago: The only archipelago scenic area in China, known as the "Lijiang on the Sea." Rich in island and reef resources, it is an excellent place for sea fishing. Jihu Beach is the largest natural seaside beach in East China, where visitors can enjoy sand baths, sea baths, and participate in various entertainment activities such as surfing and go-karting.
- Shenjiamen Fishing Port Town: Located on Bingang Road, Putuo District, Zhoushan City, it is the largest natural fishing port in China. Here, you can watch the busy fishing port scenes, taste a variety of seafood delicacies, and experience the unique fishing port culture.
Recommended Food
- Seafood Noodles: Made with fresh seafood, the noodles are chewy and the broth is delicious. Abao Seafood Noodles is a small noodle shop highly recommended by locals.
- Red Roe Marinated Crab: Fresh swimming crabs marinated in saltwater, with rich red roe and a delicious taste, it is a specialty cold dish of Zhoushan.
- Yellow Croaker with Salted Pork: Yellow croaker dried fish is softened and fried until crispy, then stir-fried with pork belly. The salty and savory flavor is a specialty dish along the Jiangnan coastal area.
Recommended Accommodation
- Putuo Mountain Huazhu Luxury Bamboo Fragrance Residence: Rated 4.8, facing the sea with views of the blue sea, sky, and Guanyin statue, located at No. 20 Jinsha Road.
- Zhoushan Poly Junya Kaiyuan Senbo Resort Hotel: Rated 4.7, suitable for family trips, where you can play on the beach, enjoy the water, and watch the sunset, located at No. 82 Qingshan Road, Zhujiajian Street.
- Zhoushan Hilton Hotel: Rated 4.8, with direct sea views from the rooms and a wide field of vision, located at No. 777 Haizhou Road, Donggang Street.
Transportation Guide
- External Transportation: You can choose to fly to Zhoushan Putuo Mountain Airport or first go to Ningbo, then take a combined bus and ferry ticket from Ningbo South Station or Ningbo Airport to Zhoushan.
- Internal Transportation: Transportation between islands mainly relies on ferries. Tickets can be booked in advance through the WeChat mini-program "Ziyoubao," the official public account, or the app "Zhoushan Haixing Ferry."
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