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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Zhoushan [2025]
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Putuo Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
34670 reviews
8.5
From AU$ 11.08
Based on 659 reviews
Putuo Mountain | 17.5 km from downtown
Phone +8605803191919
Address: 85-1 Meilu Road, Putuo Mountain, Zhoushan City (Putuoshan Zhengshanmen Tourist Service Center, next to the Putuoshan ticketing window)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Unique sunrise view in season
Take a cable car and enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Putuo
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It is a great place to watch the sea and mountains and worship Buddha. The ecological environment is well protected. The photos were taken with the original Apple camera without filters. They look more beautiful to the naked eye, just like in Hayao Miyazaki's animations!
It is worth experiencing the unique scorpion poop on Foshan Island. I feel sad about the suffering in the world. I feel sad about how the compassionate Bodhisattva can accommodate so many wishes. As the saying goes, it is good to be here. It will get better and better.
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Zhujiajian Scenic Area
4.5
/5
1808 reviews
7.6
From AU$ 4.27
Based on 93 reviews
Guanyin Faji/Wushitang | 19.4 km from downtown
Phone +8605806632545
Address: Zhujiajian Island, Putuo District, Zhoushan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Zhoushan
Highlights:
Golden necklace-like beach & park
Colorful murals & giant statue
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Tickets are 70 yuan, with half-price for those over 60 and those 1.2 years and older, 35 yuan. Buy as you go. You can enter a second time that day, but you have to register at the window. Those under 1.2 years old are free. You can bring your own! It's quite friendly. You can even set up tents.
It's OK. We went to Putuo Mountain first, and then used the exclusive service for Putuo Mountain users. It was relatively cost-effective. The performance was also quite exciting. It was still quite cost-effective.
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Dongji Island
4.2
/5
568 reviews
6.6
Based on 48 reviews
Dongji Islands | 52.5 km from downtown
Phone +8605806048002
Address: Dongji Town, Putuo District, Zhoushan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 days
No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Zhoushan
Highlights:
Unique summer island music festival
Experience village life & seafood
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I booked two middle cabin packages with sachets on Ctrip. When I picked up the tickets, I was given one middle cabin and one upper cabin. I had to sit separately. The upper cabin ticket I took was more expensive than the middle cabin, but the seats were indeed green trains. The middle cabin sleeper and middle cabin seat tickets are the same, and the middle cabin seats are high-speed rail seats. The cruise company has a special ticket sales app, which is available on WeChat. You can buy economical and affordable tickets for consecutive seats a week in advance. The middle cabin can save 70 yuan per ticket. I bought two sachets for 140 yuan. Does anyone need them? 9.9 free shipping.
2 days and 1 night: Arrive at Miaozihu Island in the morning of the first day, take a sightseeing bus to tour around the island or walk along the coastal trail to check in at scenic spots; take a boat to Dongfushan Island in the afternoon, take a short rest after checking in, and watch the sunset in the evening. Get up early on the second day to watch the sunrise on Dongfushan Island, then you can move freely or continue hiking around the island, take a boat back to Miaozihu Island at noon, and then return.
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Impression Putuo Performance
4.5
/5
2605 reviews
6.3
From AU$ 29.61
Based on 4 reviews
Wugongshi Wharf/Putuoshan Airport | 17.8 km from downtown
Phone +8605806206666
Address: Zhujiajian Impression Putuo Theater in Zhoushan City (formerly Guanyin Culture Garden)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
View 226-foot cliff & mural
Zhang Yimou's Buddhist show
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The story revolves around the three elements of "people, Buddha, and Zen", and is presented in eleven chapters with three major contents: "worshiping Buddha, asking Buddha, and understanding Buddha". The story is close to the people, making it easier for the audience to resonate and better understand the Zen and philosophy contained in it.
Let go of your worries and sit in meditation for 70 minutes. I went to Mount Putuo and watched it. It gave me a feeling of spiritual cleansing and purification of body and mind. The real stage was so moving that I couldn't tell whether it was the stage or the mountain that was moving. I felt like I was in it.
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Zhoushan Changqiao Ocean Park
4.7
/5
734 reviews
6.2
From AU$ 59.65
Wugongshi Wharf/Putuoshan Airport | 14.6 km from downtown
Phone +8605808886966
Address: 浙江省舟山市普陀区朱家尖街道银雁路100号
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 days
No. 4 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Zhoushan
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The experience was good, and I had a lot of fun interacting with the beluga whales. Overall, it was fun, and there were various performances, but the time was a bit short. It's a good place to take the kids to play.
While waiting for the plane, I went to the aquarium. It was pretty good overall, with a lot of species. It has three floors and is not too big, but it has basically all the marine life you should have, condensed into the essence!
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Gouqi Island
4.6
/5
777 reviews
5.6
Based on 2 reviews
Shengshan Gouqi Scenic Area | 97.8 km from downtown
Phone +8605805151111
Address: Jixian County, Zhoushan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No. 5 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Zhoushan
Highlights:
Da Wang Cun Pier: Enjoy Sea Fishing Fun
Lots of fun catching crabs and sea snails at low tide
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The most impressive thing is the East Cliff and the Sea Ranch. But the taxis are too expensive and it is not very convenient to travel. I rely on taxis. Is there no other way?
🌊Goji Island｜3 days and 2 nights healing island guide
Sisters! I found a rare but super healing treasure island! ✨Goji Island - the "blue tears" of Zhoushan Archipelago, the sea water is as transparent as jelly, the beach is so soft that you want to roll around, and there is also a real version of The Wizard of Oz! Stay up late to organize this nanny-level guide to teach you how to play in "Little Greece of the East"👇
🚢 Transportation Guide｜How to get to the island?
There is no direct flight or high-speed rail to Goji Island, and you need to take a boat to arrive:
1️⃣ Depart from Shanghai: Buy a bus and boat ticket at Nanpu Bridge, take a bus directly to Shenjiawan Wharf, transfer to Daishan No. 9 Ferry (4 hours) or speedboat (1.5 hours), seasick people remember to prepare motion sickness patches
2️⃣ Depart from Zhoushan: Take a boat at Shenjiamen Wharf, or a speedboat at Zhujiajian Wharf (2 hours)
⚠️It is difficult to grab a boat ticket during peak season! It is recommended to buy tickets on the "Shengsi Passenger Transport" official account 3 days in advance, or ask the B&B owner to book on your behalf
🌅 Must-visit attractions｜100% filming rate
1️⃣ Dongya Cliff: Watch the sunrise at the easternmost end of China! The cliff faces the Pacific Ocean. Set off at 4 am and watch the salted egg yolk jump out of the sea. It is shocking to be speechless! Tickets are 50 yuan
2️⃣ Uninhabited Village: The Wizard of Oz! The abandoned houses are covered with creepers, like a fairy tale secret swallowed by nature. It is recommended to buy a 50 yuan ticket to go down to the village, and the drone takes a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery
3️⃣ Mountain and Sea Wonders: Free! Climb to the top to overlook the panoramic view of Goji Island, and wait for a sunset under the giant stone carving "Mountain and Sea Wonders", fishing boats + ranches + sunset glow, full of movie feeling
4️⃣ Dawang Beach: The largest beach on the island, the sea water is so clear that you can see small fish! Play in the water during the day, lie on the sand and watch the stars at night, the romantic value is off the charts
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Taohua Island Scenic Area
4.4
/5
518 reviews
5.4
Based on 80 reviews
Peach Blossom Island/Anqi Peak | 20.1 km from downtown
Phone +8605806063668
Address: Taohua Town, Putuo District, Zhoushan City, located in the southeast of Zhoushan Islands
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No. 7 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Zhoushan
Highlights:
Beach bonfire & lighted bar
Panoramic view of Zhoushan Islands
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The scenery is very good, but it is seriously unpopular. It feels like we are the only three people in the whole scenic area. The layout of the island is called Yingqimen Dunjia layout. Maybe it is because it is rarely visited. There are dense sea cockroaches crawling on the strange rocks and steps near the Bihai Chaosheng scenic spot on the sea side, which seems to highlight the mystery and unusualness of Taohua Island.
It's worth going here. Take a boat to the island. The transportation is convenient. There are special buses between the scenic spots, and you don't have to wait. When you get off the boat, there are many cars parked there, and the directions are marked. We went to the Condor City and Taohua Village, both of which were very good. We didn't have time to go to other attractions. There were no peach blossoms when we went there, but I think the scenery is still very good. There is a mountain climbing road inside, and you can also experience the fun of climbing. Overall it is very good and worth a visit.
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Huaniao island
4.4
/5
163 reviews
5.3
Huaniao Island | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8605805596999
Address: Huaniao island,Shengsi County, Zhoushan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
No. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Zhoushan
Highlights:
Perfect sunrise spot at Buddha's Hand
Sunrise & blue nights spot
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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.
Natural landscape
The island is shaped like a seagull spreading its wings and about to fly. It covers an area of 3.28 square kilometers and has a coastline of 17.16 kilometers.
The island is rich in vegetation, with a forest coverage rate of over 41%, and is famous for its black pine forest.
Famous attractions include the Flower and Bird Lighthouse, Tiger Cave, Cloud Cave, and Monkey Cave.
The Flower and Bird Lighthouse is the largest lighthouse in the Far East and was built during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty.
Tourism resources
National AAAA-level scenic spot, with a peak season ticket price of 85 yuan per person.
The island has blue and white Zhejiang-style houses that blend into the surrounding environment.
Provide customized tourism services, including high-speed cruise ships, sightseeing vehicles, and boutique accommodation.
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Jihu Beach
4.2
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901 reviews
5.1
Based on 8 reviews
Shengsi Island/huanglong island | 84.9 km from downtown
Phone +8605805766906
Address: Jihu Village, Caiyuan Town,Shengsi County, Zhoushan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No. 8 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Zhoushan
Highlights:
Surfing & jet skiing available
Beach music & seafood festivals
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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.
The scenery of Liuhe Chaoyang Scenic Area is unquestionable. The endless sea and the lighthouse facing the sea really make you sigh at the beautiful scenery.
The scenic area is not big, and you can walk to the lighthouse quickly. There are several photo-taking spots along the way.
The only drawback is that the package is a bit of a pit. We bought the package of Liuhe Chaoyang and the monk package. The two scenic spots are far apart, so it is not recommended to buy a package.
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Zhoushan Changqiao Rainforest Animal Park
4.9
/5
395 reviews
5.0
From AU$ 46.87
Wugongshi Wharf/Putuoshan Airport | 14.6 km from downtown
Phone +8605808886966
Address: 舟山市普陀区朱家尖街道银雁路100号
No. 9 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Zhoushan
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I think the aquarium is worth going to. The environment is nice, there are performances and it is also suitable for taking photos. The photos are very good. But if you can avoid going to the rainforest, you should not go. There are not many animals and the environment is not very good. The animals smell very strong. Although they are fed, it costs about 40 yuan to feed each animal. For example, Kapi Bala was only given a few leaves. It is impossible to take photos. I went in and walked around and then came out.
Special Landscapes
The park is densely covered with vegetation, dotted with streams and waterfalls, creating a tropical rainforest atmosphere.
There are many themed exhibition areas, such as Bird Paradise, Rainforest Secret, Butterfly Valley, Snake Valley, River World, Seabird World, etc.
The greenhouse area displays giant ferns and orchids, full of natural vitality.
Animal species
There are more than 200 species and more than 10,000 rainforest, river and coastal creatures.
The animals that visitors can get close to and interact with include raccoons, capybaras, lizards, sloths, rabbits, capybaras, sika deer, alpacas, etc.
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