A week of healing on Dongji Island as a local, so relaxing you won’t want to go back to work

3-day 2-night nanny-level travel guide to Dongji Island** **— Explore China’s easternmost island for just 800 RMB per person!** --- ### **📅 Itinerary** **Day 1: Arrival + Miaozihu Island Exploration** - **Morning**: Take a 2-hour ferry from Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Pier, Zhoushan → Arrive at Miaozihu Island (main island of Dongji) - **Noon**: Check into a guesthouse, enjoy seafood noodles/fried rice noodles (recommend “Xiaolin Seafood Noodles”) - **Afternoon**: Island hiking or sightseeing bus (88 RMB/person) → Visit the popular lighthouse, filming location of "The Continent," and the Caibogong statue - **Evening**: Watch the sunset at Dongxiang Pavilion, take silhouette photos - **Night**: Seafood street food (recommend “Jidao Restaurant”), stroll around the pier **Day 2: Dongfushan Island (China’s easternmost inhabited island)** - **Early morning**: Wake up at 4:30 → Hike to the “First Ray of the New Century” sunrise spot (a must-see!) - **Morning**: Island hiking (4 hours, stone houses cluster, Elephant Trunk Peak, Dashuwan stone houses) - **Noon**: Eat wild mussels and tigerhead fish at a local fisherman's home - **Afternoon**: Relax by the sea/fish/rent a kayak (50 RMB/hour) - **Night**: Stay overnight on Dongfushan Island, enjoy starry sky + bioluminescent sea (high chance in summer) **Day 3: Qingbang Island (the Potala Palace on the sea) or Return** - **Option 1**: Take a 20-minute ferry to Qingbang Island, visit fishing village, Children’s Cave, West Wind Bay - **Option 2**: Sleep in → Buy souvenirs on Miaozihu Island (grilled fish slices, seaweed) → Take ferry back at noon --- ### **💰 Budget (per person)** - **Ferry ticket**: Zhujiajian to Miaozihu lower deck 130 RMB/one way (book 3 days in advance!) - **Accommodation**: Guesthouse 150-300 RMB/night (Miaozihu Island is pricier, Dongfushan offers better value) - **Meals**: Seafood 50-100 RMB per meal per person - **Island transport**: Sightseeing bus 88 RMB/person, or free hiking ### **⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls** 1. **Ferry tickets**: Search “Zhoushan Haixing Ferry” on WeChat to book, peak season requires quick booking! 2. **Accommodation**: Choose near the pier for easy luggage handling, book early! 3. **Weather**: Ferry may be canceled on windy days, check forecast before departure. 4. **Gear**: Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, sports shoes (essential for hiking). 5. **Seafood**: Confirm prices before ordering to avoid “market price” traps. ### **📸 Must-visit Photo Spots** ✅ Miaozihu red and white lighthouse (stunning at sunset) ✅ Dongfushan New Century Dawn Monument (China’s easternmost sunrise) ✅ Qingbang Island stone houses cluster (Potala Palace on the sea) ✅ Bioluminescent sea (summer nights, luck-dependent) ### **✨ Off-the-beaten-path Activities** 🔹 **Sea fishing**: Rent fishing rods for 30 RMB/day, catch tigerhead fish/sea bream 🔹 **Beachcombing**: Collect shells and small crabs at low tide (bring gloves + bucket) 🔹 **Overnight camping**: Dongfushan Island has tent campsites (reservation required) **📌 In short:** Dongji Island = sunrise + hiking + seafood + blue sea! Perfect for relaxing, photography, and escaping the city!