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Gouqi Island
Spend one day on Gouqi Island: fast ferry (~2.5 h, ¥104) then visit Dawang Beach, sunrise spot, abandoned villages and go fishing.
Gouqi Island is a small fishing island in the Shengsi archipelago, reachable by ferry from Shanghai. Its attractions – a short beach, sunrise point, abandoned villages and hand‑fishing – fit comfortably into a single day, so a longer stay is rarely needed unless you want to relax in the modest hotels.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- May–Oct (warm, goji season in late summer)
- avoid Nov–Apr (cool, limited services)
- Airport
- PVG
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Gouqi Island110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gouqi Island, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch fast island drivers and beach guard warnings; keep valuables secure on ferries.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Main gateway to Shanghai; shuttle bus or metro to East Sea Bridge area).
- Getting aroundTaxis are the only public transport; bikes are possible on steep roads – drive cautiously.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSeafood meal on Dawang Beach street¥50–120 (≈ US$7–17)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi to Xiaoyang pier (Shanghai)¥400 (≈ US$60)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Xiaoyang pier (Shanghai)¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) · Mid ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) · High ¥400 (≈ US$60)+
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Main gateway to Shanghai; shuttle bus or metro to East Sea Bridge area)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Nov (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gouqi Island: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis are the only public transport; bikes are possible on steep roads – drive cautiously.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dawang Beach
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Fast ferry Shanghai → Gouqi Island (≈2.5 h, ¥104), then island taxi ≈10 min
Beach closes at 17:00; swim only a few metres from shore.Beach closes at 5:00 PM; swim only a few metres from shore.
North‑east sunrise point
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Island taxi from Dawang Beach ≈15 min
Best early morning; bring a flashlight for the walk.
Abandoned fishing villages
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Island taxi or bike, 20–30 min from Dawang Beach
Explore ruins; watch for fast‑driving locals on narrow roads.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dawang Beach hotels
4‑5‑story hotels along the main beach; suitable for a night if you prefer to stay.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Slow ferry from Shanghai≈4 h | ¥80 (≈ US$12) |
| Fast ferry from Shanghai≈2.5 h | ¥104 (≈ US$15) |
| Bus to Xiaoyang pier (Shanghai) | ¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Taxi to Xiaoyang pier (Shanghai) | ¥400 (≈ US$60) |
| Island taxi ride (short trip) | ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Seafood meal on Dawang Beach street | ¥50–120 (≈ US$7–17) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Island drivers often exceed safe speeds on narrow switchback roads.
- Dawang Beach guards close the beach at 17:00 and warn against swimming beyond 5 m; drownings have occurred.Dawang Beach guards close the beach at 5:00 PM and warn against swimming beyond 5 m; drownings have occurred.
- Ferry schedules can vary; check times before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fast ferry Shanghai → Gouqi Island: ¥104 (≈ US$15), about 2.5 h (check schedule)
- Taxi Shanghai → Xiaoyang pier: ≈¥400
- Island taxi short ride: ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7)
Say or show
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 我要海鲜 — I would like seafood (wǒ yào hǎixiān)
- 海滩在哪里？ — Where is the beach? (hǎitān zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gouqi Island. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (warm, goji season in late summer) · avoid Nov–Apr (cool, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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