Top 10 Best Things to Do in Zhoushan

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Putuoshan Scenic Area (located in Putuo District, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province) is one of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains, renowned for its worship of Guanyin Bodhisattva. It is a national 5A-level tourist attraction. Putuoshan Scenic Area is permitted. 1. Landmark of the Buddhist Kingdom by the Sea 33m Standing Guanyin Statue: Cast in imitation gold bronze, with her left hand holding a Dharma wheel and her right hand in the Abhaya Mudra (gesture of fearlessness), facing the sea, it is the most striking visual symbol of Putuoshan. The Unwilling-to-Leave Guanyin Temple: Originally built in the Tang Dynasty, it is the site of the legend of a Japanese monk leaving his image and building the temple. Together with the Purple Bamboo Forest and Chaoyin Cave, it forms the cultural origin of the "Guanyin Refuses to Leave" story. 2. Three Ancient Temple Clusters Puji Temple: The main temple on the mountain, its 8.8m seated Vairocana Guanyin statue in the Yuantong Hall is the most popular; the Haiyin Pond in front of the temple is covered with lotus in summer and snow in winter, and the Yongshou Bridge features 40 stone lions in various poses. Fayu Temple: A nine-tiered temple built into the mountainside, with the Nine Dragons Hall featuring a Ming Dynasty glazed tile roof. The Imperial Stele Hall and Jade Buddha Hall cascade down the mountainside, interspersed with ancient ginkgo and dragon-phoenix cypress trees. Huiji Temple: Located atop Foding Mountain, it requires a cable car or 1088 stone steps to reach the top. Behind the temple, the "Carpinus" is a national second-class protected rare tree species, offering a 360° panoramic view of the archipelago. 3. Beaches and Unique Rocks Qianbu Beach: The longest beach on the island, with an arc length of 1750 m. The sand is fine and the slope gentle. Sunrise over the sea is visible in the morning, and the evening displays a "golden sunset over the sand." The "Listening to the Tide Stone" on the west side produces a thunderous sound at high tide. Baibu Beach: With clearer water, it's open for bathing in the summer and has complete facilities, making it ideal for seaside activities. More than twenty uniquely shaped sea-eroded rocks, including Pantuo Rock, Two Turtles Listening to the Dharma Rock, and the Sea-Sky Buddhist Kingdom Rock, are scattered throughout the mountain, forming a spectacular "mountain-sea-reef" landscape together with Chaoyin Cave and Fanyin Cave. Putuoshan blends the religious atmosphere of a "Guanyin Bodhisattva's sacred site," the magnificent seascape of the East China Sea archipelago, and the secluded depths of subtropical forests, making it a rare island-type Buddhist holy site in China that offers a four-fold experience of "pilgrimage—sea view—forest appreciation—sand play."

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Highly recommended! The sacred altar blends traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, featuring white marble walls adorned with gilded statues—every detail showcases meticulous craftsmanship. From praying and making wishes on the first floor to worshipping the four-faced Guanyin on the seventh floor, the entire experience is enveloped in a serene and solemn atmosphere. The "Flowers Bloom, Buddha Appears" sound and light show is breathtakingly beautiful. Free luggage storage, comprehensive facilities for the disabled, and friendly staff are all available. Avoiding crowds allows you to witness the beautiful spectacle of the sun and moon shining together. This journey, combining a visual feast with spiritual healing, is worth experiencing for everyone!

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I decided to bring my children here when I got off Putuo and there was still some time before my flight. The half-price discount was very cost-effective. The venue is not big but the movement line is very reasonable. I played in it for an entire afternoon and the children were reluctant to leave until it closed. It was great.

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The sea water is really clear and blue. You can sit in the B&B and listen to the sound of the waves and watch the sea all day. I recommend this B&B that can only be reached by climbing a mountain. Although the journey is a bit difficult, the scenery is invincible and the cost performance is very high. You must go to the uninhabited village once

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Peach Blossom Island, located in Putuo District, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province, is famous for being the residence of Huang Yaoshi in Jin Yong's novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes." The island boasts beautiful natural scenery, especially in spring when the peach blossoms are in full bloom. The hillsides are covered in blossoms, creating a breathtaking panorama against the backdrop of the azure sea, blue sky, and golden beaches. Major attractions include Tawan Golden Sands, Peach Blossom Valley, the Legend of the Condor Heroes Tourist City, and Anqi Peak.

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Huaniao Island is located in Huaniao Township, Shengsi County, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province. It is a beautiful outlying island. The following is a detailed introduction about it: Basic Overview • Geographical environment: Located in the northernmost part of Zhoushan Archipelago, it is located at 122°40′ east longitude and 30°50′ north latitude, 25.9 kilometers away from Shengsi Island, in the international waterway, surrounded by the sea. It consists of Huaniao Island and its surrounding 11 islands, with a land area of ​​3.28 square kilometers and a coastline of 17.16 kilometers. • Climate characteristics: It belongs to the subtropical marine monsoon climate, with distinct four seasons, no severe cold in winter, no scorching heat in summer, sufficient sunlight, and small temperature difference. There are many sea fogs in spring, many cyclones in summer, dry autumn, frost in winter, and more precipitation in spring and summer than in autumn and winter. • Historical culture: There were residents in the Southern Song Dynasty. In the early years of Chunxi in the Southern Song Dynasty, the sand bank of the island was set as the Confucian Academy of Qingyuan Prefecture. In the ninth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty, the construction of Huaniao Lighthouse was planned. Development and construction started in 2013, it was rated as a 4A scenic spot in 2020, and was selected into the list of "Harmonious Islands" in 2023. Natural Landscape • Fluorescent Sea: Also known as "blue tears", it is stimulated by luminous organisms such as Noctiluca and fireflies to produce light blue light. From March to June each year, the best time to watch it is at night when the temperature is 21-30 degrees, the weather is clear, the tide is high, and there is southwest or northeast wind on the sea. • Buddha's Hand Stone: Located at the outermost end of the northeast side of the island, it is shaped like a palm and has a wide field of vision. It is one of the best places to watch the sunset. • Qiankengding: It is the highest peak in Shengsi. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can overlook the entire island and the surrounding waters and enjoy the magnificent mountain and sea scenery. Human Landscape • Flower and Bird Lighthouse: Built in 1870, it was the largest lighthouse under the jurisdiction of the customs at that time. It was also one of the earliest lighthouses built in China and was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit. The lighthouse is cylindrical in appearance, black on top and white on the bottom, with a total of 4 floors and a height of 16.5 meters. It is an important gateway for Chinese and foreign ships to enter ports such as Shanghai, Zhoushan, and Ningbo. • Mazu Temple: Located on the side of the Buddha's Hand Stone, the temple enshrines the statue of Mazu, which is a symbol of the island residents' faith and spiritual sustenance, and also provides tourists with a window to understand the local marine culture and folk customs. • Flower and Bird Village: The village buildings on the island are mainly blue and white, staggered and full of Mediterranean style. It is known as the "Chinese version of Santorini". There are many characteristic homestays, restaurants and small shops in the village. Transportation Guide • Direct Ship: You can take a ship directly to Flower and Bird Island from Shanghai Shenjiawan Wharf, and the journey takes about 2 hours. You need to book a homestay through Ctrip first, and then let the homestay owner book a round-trip direct ship ticket. • Indirect: First go to Shengsi, then take a taxi to Xiaocaiyuan Wharf and buy a boat ticket to Huaniao Island. There are two boats a day, at 7:30 and 12:20 respectively.

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Jihu Beach is located in Jihu Village, Caiyuan Town, Shengsi County, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province. It is the largest natural beach in Zhoushan Archipelago and is known as the "Beidaihe of the South". The following is a detailed introduction to it: Overview of the Beach • Scale: The beach is 2,200 meters long, more than 200 meters wide, and covers an area of ​​about 500,000 square meters. It can accommodate tens of thousands of people playing in the blue waves and bathing in the sun at the same time. • Environment: The golden sand here is fine and clean, the slope is flat, the sea water is clear and blue, the microwaves are rippling, and the trees are shady. It integrates the oasis, the beach, and the bay into one, and the scenery is charming. Entertainment Projects • Water Sports: There are windsurfing, surfing, sea bathing, motorboats, speedboat parachuting and other projects, which are suitable for tourists who like excitement and challenges. • Beach Activities: There are karting, beach football, beach volleyball and other projects, and you can also do fun activities such as digging sand crabs and picking seashells. • Special experience: Visitors can experience horseback riding on the beach and feel the unique fun of galloping on the seaside; they can also participate in self-service barbecue and taste delicious seafood and meat. Supporting facilities • Catering: There are KTV and dessert shops in the scenic area, and there is also a food area near the gate, providing a variety of seafood barbecue and other specialties. • Accommodation: Jihu Beach Hotel is right next to the beach. In addition, there are many family hotels in Jihu Village, providing tourists with a variety of accommodation options. • Others: The scenic area provides ordinary item storage services at a price of 20 yuan/time, and also has a tourist service center, which is open from 09:00 to 18:00. Transportation Guide • External transportation: You can first reach Shengsi Island. Tourists from Shanghai can choose the Nanpu Bridge bus and ship combined ticket. Zhoushan Zhujiajian Wharf also has direct flights to Shengsi Island. • Transportation on the island: You can take the Shengsi tourist line Taikelong (Caiyuan) to Jihu Beach Bathing Beach, or you can take the urban bus 003 or urban and rural bus 206, get off at Jinsha Hotel (Jihu Jinsha) and walk there.