Zhoushan (舟山) is a prefecture-level city and archipelago in Zhejiang Province, East China. The city lies on an archipelago consisting of 1,390 islands and 3,306 reefs. One of the 27 cities in the central Yangtze River Delta. Located in the northeast of Zhejiang Province, east of the East China Sea, west of Hangzhou Bay, north of Shanghai.
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Zhoushan is an archipelago city in Zhejiang Province, on China's eastern coast. It consists of many islands in the East China Sea, and its geography shapes local life, tourism and transportation. Visitors should consider the distances between islands when planning their trips, as travel may involve buses, road connections and ferries. Zhoushan has strong geographical advantages facing the Pacific Ocean, with its backs to large and medium cities such as Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo, and the vast hinterland of the Yangtze River Delta.It is a sea gateway and passageway for the Yangtze River Basin and the Yangtze River Delta to open to the outside world. Zhoushan Island is the largest island in…
There are many tourist attractions and transportation is convenient. Zhoushan is an archipelago, so travel between islands may require a combination of buses, road transport and ferries. On the main island, visitors can use local buses, taxis or other available road transport to reach attractions. Ferry services are important for reaching some outlying islands. Check the departure port, timetable and ticket requirements before setting out, especially when visiting smaller islands. Travel times can vary depending on the route and weather conditions.
1 Opium War Relics Park (鸦片战争遗址公园, 竹山公园 Zhushan Park), 81 Zhushanmen Road, Dinghai District 定海区竹山门路81号 (Bus routes 31 and 34), ☏ +86 580 2380424. This park commemorates the history of the First Opium War in Zhoushan. Visitors can explore the park and learn about the area's historical significance. Check local information for current access arrangements before visiting. Free. (updated Dec 2018) 2 Shenjiamen Fishing Port (沈家门渔港), Bingang Road, Putuo District (普陀区滨港路) (Bus routes 1, 3, 6, 7 (or k07), 15, 23, and 29. The fishing port is at the southeastern end of the island). Free.
Mount Putuo. Putuo Mountain, Wutai Mountain in Shanxi Province, Emei Mountain in Sichuan Province, and Jiuhua Mountain in Anhui Province are known as the four famous mountains of Chinese Buddhism. It is a Taoist temple for Guanyin Bodhisattva to educate all living beings. Putuo Mountain, with its magic, sacred and mysterious features, has become a famous tourist attraction at home and abroad. Mount Putuo is a holy place for pilgrimage. There are mountains, water and pure Buddhism here. It is truly a Buddhist country in the sea and sky. Zhujiajian. A beautiful seaside town, Zhujiajian is most famous for its sandy beach.
1 Xiaoxixi Seafood Food Stall (笑嘻嘻海鲜大排档), 209-210 Bingang Road, ☏ +86 580-3011717. 10:00-02:00. A local seafood restaurant serving fresh seafood and Zhoushan-style dishes. (updated Sep 2026)
Zhoushan waxberry soju is a specialty of Putuo District, Zhoushan City. Zhoushan Yangmei has a long history.Hundreds of years ago, the ancients used it to treat diseases. The annual output of Zhoushan waxberry Shaojiu is about 500 tons. Zhoushan Yangmeishao has won the National Geographic Mark certification trademark for a long time. It is understood that Zhoushan people have been "red bayberry soju treatment" tradition.
Check the weather:Weather at sea can change quickly. Check local forecasts and official notices before travelling to outlying islands. Follow ferry instructions:Confirm your departure port and sailing information, arrive with enough time to board, and follow instructions from ferry staff. Take care near the coast:Keep a safe distance from waves, slippery rocks and restricted areas.
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In Nov, Zhoushan typically sees ~19°C daytime highs and 10 rainy days.
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