Highlights
- One of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains — the island home of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy)
- The 33 m gold statue at Nanshan, Puji Temple and the sound of surf in the temple halls
- Sunrise at Baibusha beach and cliff-top Guanyin shrines
Island loop day
6 hours — Rent wheels at the pier, circle clockwise, finish at the sunset side.
1h
Ferry crossing — sea views & island approach
1.5h
Headland / lighthouse / rock formation viewpoints
1.5h
Beach swim or snorkel at the main bay
1h
Fishing village & seafood lunch
1h
Sunset pier; return ferry or island stay
What to know
Getting there
Ferry from Zhoushan Shenjiamen (10 min) or Ningbo (2h); flights to Zhoushan from major cities.
Insider tips
- Entry ticket includes island shuttle buses
- Book island hotels early on Buddhist festival dates
Where to stay
Island guesthouses & temple lodges — from ¥320/night.