Zhoushan Island Getaway
If you are thinking of a seaside getaway close to Shanghai, then there is no better choice than Zhoushan,where you will enjoy a wide selection of sight‐seeing or recreational activities for a fun filled weekend by the sea!
We take the bus from Shanghai Huangpu Bus Station to Zhoushan in the early morning. The 5 hour bus trip takes us through Ningbo, where we’ll cross the 36 KM Hangzhou Bay Bridge, which boasts to be the longest sea bridge of its kind in the world. The town of Zhujiajian is the 5th largest island of the Zhoushan archipelago. Zhujiajian boasts beautiful fine sandy beaches all around, and mountains which is perfect for those who want to spend sometime to relax. It is where the Zhoushan airport is located, and only 5 minutes by speedboat from the sacred Buddhist retreat - Putuo Shan. It is also the venue for the annual International Sand Sculpture Festival welcoming artists from all over the world every year. At Putuoshan, you’ll enter into a world of Buddhist culture in a unique island setting that’s not found anywhere else in the country. The
island is only 12.5 sq Kilometers in total land size, and it is a peaceful place full of active monasteries where one can truly appreciate the Buddhist culture.
We take the bus from Shanghai Huangpu Bus Station to Zhoushan in the early morning. The 5 hour bus trip takes us through Ningbo, where we’ll cross the 36 KM Hangzhou Bay Bridge, which boasts to be the longest sea bridge of its kind in the world. The town of Zhujiajian is the 5th largest island of the Zhoushan archipelago. Zhujiajian boasts beautiful fine sandy beaches all around, and mountains which is perfect for those who want to spend sometime to relax. It is where the Zhoushan airport is located, and only 5 minutes by speedboat from the sacred Buddhist retreat - Putuo Shan. It is also the venue for the annual International Sand Sculpture Festival welcoming artists from all over the world every year. At Putuoshan, you’ll enter into a world of Buddhist culture in a unique island setting that’s not found anywhere else in the country. The
island is only 12.5 sq Kilometers in total land size, and it is a peaceful place full of active monasteries where one can truly appreciate the Buddhist culture.
Trip Specifics
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Dates: TBD
Duration: Two days' trip |
Level: Relaxing
Routing: Shanghai - Zhoushan - Shanghai Participants: 6-12 people |
Detailed Itinerary
D1
07:00 - Meet up at the Nanpu Bridge (1588 Waimalu Rd.);
7:20 depart for Zhoushan via Ningbo and the Hangzhou Bay Bridge;
12:00 arrive Zhoushan, hotel check in; have lunch; free time.
Visit options: Wushitang Fishing Town and beach; Nansha Beach and the Sand Sculptures; Qian Sha Beach combing; Da Qing Shan Park
Return to the hotel in the evening, free time to have dinner on your own
D2
7:00 - breakfast, check out; Take a fast ferry to Putuoshan Island, walking tour of Putuoshan Shan Island and visit the monasteries (with guide)
16:00 - 16:20 transfer to the airport; flight check in
17:30 - 18:15 Putuoshan to Shanghai Pudong T1 via MU5370 (China Eastern)
Program ends.
Cost includes: Shanghai/Zhoushan round trip transfer (One‐way bus to Zhoushan; one‐way flight back to Shanghai); bus transfers in Zhoushan (Day 1: bus terminal – hotel, Day 2: hotel - Putuoshan Ferry - airport; speed boat from Zhujiajian to Putuo Shan; meals as indicated; accommodation; trip leader costs; bottled drinking water (2 per person per day); entry fee to Putuoshan Island
Cost Excludes: dinner on day 1; entry fees for sights on day 1 (pls. See table below); recreational fees; domestic travel insurances; personal expenses; drinks other than tea or water during meals
07:00 - Meet up at the Nanpu Bridge (1588 Waimalu Rd.);
7:20 depart for Zhoushan via Ningbo and the Hangzhou Bay Bridge;
12:00 arrive Zhoushan, hotel check in; have lunch; free time.
Visit options: Wushitang Fishing Town and beach; Nansha Beach and the Sand Sculptures; Qian Sha Beach combing; Da Qing Shan Park
Return to the hotel in the evening, free time to have dinner on your own
D2
7:00 - breakfast, check out; Take a fast ferry to Putuoshan Island, walking tour of Putuoshan Shan Island and visit the monasteries (with guide)
16:00 - 16:20 transfer to the airport; flight check in
17:30 - 18:15 Putuoshan to Shanghai Pudong T1 via MU5370 (China Eastern)
Program ends.
Cost includes: Shanghai/Zhoushan round trip transfer (One‐way bus to Zhoushan; one‐way flight back to Shanghai); bus transfers in Zhoushan (Day 1: bus terminal – hotel, Day 2: hotel - Putuoshan Ferry - airport; speed boat from Zhujiajian to Putuo Shan; meals as indicated; accommodation; trip leader costs; bottled drinking water (2 per person per day); entry fee to Putuoshan Island
Cost Excludes: dinner on day 1; entry fees for sights on day 1 (pls. See table below); recreational fees; domestic travel insurances; personal expenses; drinks other than tea or water during meals
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Sites
Putuo Shan Nansha Beach Da Qing Shan National Park Qian Sha Beach |
Fee (per adult in CNY)
Entry fee is included (excludes monastery entry fees ranging from 2-10rmb/sight) 60 60 60 |
Important items to bring
Passports; swim gear; cash; beach/bath towels; sun gear; rain gear; sandals; bug repellent; light walking shoes; personal toiletries; prescriptive medicines; energy
snacks; favorite beach recreational gear (optional);
snacks; favorite beach recreational gear (optional);
