5-Day 4-Night Travel Guide for Zhoushan, Zhejiang, Budget 6000 RMB

Travel Overview Travel Time: It is recommended to choose spring or autumn (April-May or September-October) for mild weather and beautiful scenery. Transportation: You can choose self-driving or public transportation (high-speed train + ferry), adjust according to the actual situation. Budget: 6000 RMB (including transportation, accommodation, meals, tickets, and entertainment) Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Zhoushan, Initial Exploration of Putuo Mountain Transportation: High-speed train to Ningbo or Hangzhou, then transfer to a bullet train to Zhoushan Putuo Mountain (or self-drive/ferry) Budget: about 500 RMB per family (high-speed train + ferry) Accommodation: Budget hotel or homestay (near Putuo Mountain or Zhujiajian) about 200 RMB/night Itinerary: Check in after arrival, rest and adjust In the evening, take a walk on Zhujiajian Beach and enjoy the sea breeze Meals: Local seafood restaurant, budget about 100 RMB/meal/family Tickets: No tickets required (some attractions charge fees, arrange as needed) Day 2: Putuo Mountain Scenic Area Transportation: Take a ferry or eco-friendly bus into the scenic area Attractions: Putuo Mountain: Nanhai Guanyin Statue, Putuo Mountain Temple, Fayu Zen Temple, Putuo Mountain Walking Trail Lingshan Scenic Area: cable car available (about 50 RMB/person) or hiking Tickets: Putuo Mountain ticket about 100 RMB/person (includes some attractions) Meals: Simple meals inside the scenic area or bring your own food, budget about 80 RMB/meal/family Accommodation: Continue staying near Zhujiajian or Putuo Mountain Day 3: Zhujiajian Island Tour Attractions: Nansha Bridge: free, enjoy the sea view Nansha Beach: free, beach and water play Putuo Mountain Marine Culture Museum (optional, ticket about 30 RMB/person) Sea fishing experience (optional, about 200 RMB/hour) Entertainment: Beach water play, shell collecting Meals: Seafood barbecue or seafood restaurant, budget about 120 RMB/meal/family Accommodation: Continue homestay or hotel, budget 200 RMB/night Day 4: Zhoushan Main Island Cultural Experience Attractions: Zhujiajian Fishing Port: experience fishermen’s life Zhoushan Archipelago National Geopark (ticket about 50 RMB/person) Zhoushan Museum: free Special: Participate in fishing culture experience or visit seafood market Meals: Local specialty seafood, budget about 100 RMB/meal/family Accommodation: Continue homestay or budget hotel Day 5: Return Trip Plan: Free activities in the morning (seaside walk, souvenir shopping) Take ferry or bullet train back to the departure city in the afternoon Transportation: Return transportation costs Budget Breakdown (Estimate) Item Cost (RMB) Transportation (high-speed train + ferry) 1500 Accommodation (4 nights) 4×200=800 Meals (3 meals/day) 5×3×100=1500 Tickets and attraction fees 300 Entertainment (sea fishing, etc.) 200 Others (souvenirs, etc.) 200 Total about 6000 RMB Tips Book transportation and accommodation in advance to enjoy discounts Bring some snacks and drinking water to save on meals Choose affordable homestays or guesthouses Pay attention to weather changes, bring sunscreen and rain gear Make use of free attractions and public beaches to enrich your trip Hope this guide helps your family have a pleasant and unforgettable holiday in Zhoushan!