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Dongji Islands
Spend 1–2 days exploring Dongji Islands; take a ferry from Shenjiamen, hike Dongfushan (4 h) and visit Qingbang memorial.
The Dongji Islands are a remote chain in the eastern Zhoushan archipelago, reachable only by ferry. With a short hike, a museum, and a historic memorial, a full day covers the main sights; a second night lets you enjoy sunset and local seafood.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited ferry service)
- Airport
- HSN
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Dongji Islands110 ▾
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 Dongji Islands, 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 tides and ferry schedules, especially in off‑season.
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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.
- AirportcheckHSN Zhoushan Putuoshan Airport (check).
- Getting aroundWalk on Dongfushan (steep stone stairs, one road).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi on Miaozihu¥30–60 (≈ US$5–9) per km
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
- High-end bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥180 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥350 (≈ US$50) · High CN¥500 (≈ US$70)
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
- HSN Zhoushan Putuoshan Airport (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dongji Islands: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 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
Walk on Dongfushan (steep stone stairs, one road). Miaozihu has taxis; no cars on Dongfushan.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dongfushan Island
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total (including transfers)
Ferry Shenjiamen → Miaozihu, then second ferry to Dongfushan
Hike takes ~4 h; best early morning.
Qingbang Island
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Same ferry as Dongfushan; stop at Qingbang
Visit memorial to Lisbon Maru sinking.
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.
Shenjiamen (near ferry terminal)
Budget hotels or guesthouses; convenient for early ferry tickets.
Dongfushan Island guesthouses
Simple rooms, weekend rates higher; hostel available.
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
- ¥200–300 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥300–450 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- High
- ¥450 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × CN¥120 | CN¥120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥200 | CN¥200 |
| Ferry Shenjiamen → Miaozihu (round trip)1 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥120 |
| Second‑leg ferry to Dongfushan/Qingbang1 × CN¥40 · check | CN¥40 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × CN¥150 · check | CN¥150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥63 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥693 per person per day, bed included | CN¥693≈ US$100 |
Weekend rates higher
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Seafood dish at guesthouse | ¥80–150 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Taxi on Miaozihu | ¥30–60 (≈ US$5–9) per km |
| Ferry ticket (Shenjiamen → Miaozihu)check | ¥120–150 (≈ US$17–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry tickets are sold on the day at Shenjiamen; no advance purchase.
- Second‑leg ferry (Miaozihu → Qingbang/Dongfushan) costs ¥40 (≈ US$6) extra.
- Ticket office opens 18:00–20:00; may have limited tickets.Ticket office opens 6:00 PM–8:00 PM; may have limited tickets.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Shanghai; Chinese visa required (check /china/visa-requirements).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shenjiamen → Miaozihu ferry (round trip): about ¥120 (≈ US$17), 1 h total (check)
- Miaozihu → Dongfushan ferry: ¥40 (≈ US$6), 15 min (check)
Say or show
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 我要去东福山的船票 — I would like a ticket to Dongfushan (wǒ yào qù dōng fú shān de chuán piào)
- 码头在哪里？ — Where is the ferry terminal? (mǎ tóu zài nǎ lǐ?)
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 Dongji Islands. 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: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited ferry service) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Stay overnight in Shenjiamen for early ferry access.
- Book guesthouse on Dongfushan for sunset and seafood.
Sources
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