Major city · China
Zhoushan舟山
Spend 2 days: one day on Zhoushan Island (Putuo, Opium War Park, museum) and a half‑day on a nearby island (e.g., Daishan) – enough to see the main sights and try fresh seafood.
Zhoushan is an archipelago of 1,390 islands with a modest airport, good bus links from Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo, and a range of mid‑range hotels. Two days let you visit Putuo Mountain, the Opium War Relics Park, Zhoushan Museum and a beach island, then return to the mainland.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (warm, less rain)
- avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk)
- Airport
- HSN
- Nights
- 2
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Zhoushan110 ▾
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 Zhoushan, 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 for slippery decks on ferries and keep an eye on personal belongings in night markets.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 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.
- AirportHSN Zhoushan Putuoshan International Airport (Small domestic airport on Zhujiajian island; limited flights).
- Getting aroundBuses (routes 1,3,6,7,15,23,29) connect main island districts; ferries link mainland (Shanghai, Ningbo) and outlying islands…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSeafood noodle bowl¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 3 km (1.9 mi))Taxi (first 1.9 mi (3 km))¥15–20 (≈ US$3)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride within island¥2–3 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel private room, a night, per roomCN¥200 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥800 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥120 (≈ US$17) · Mid CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · High CN¥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
- HSN Zhoushan Putuoshan International Airport (Small domestic airport on Zhujiajian island; limited flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (58°F)58°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (65°F)65°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jun (208 rain days), driest Feb (78). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zhoushan: 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
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
79 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
78 rd
Mar
15°C (58°F)58°F (15°C)
21°C (69°F)69°F (21°C)
125 rd
Apr
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
106 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
125 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
208 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
117 rd
Aug
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
188 rd
Sep
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
173 rd
Oct
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
113 rd
Nov
19°C (65°F)65°F (19°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
82 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
79 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
Buses (routes 1,3,6,7,15,23,29) connect main island districts; ferries link mainland (Shanghai, Ningbo) and outlying islands; taxis and bike‑share are available in towns.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Daishan Island
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Ferry from Dinghai port, about 1 h
Beach, lighthouse and local seafood; return same day
East Pole (Dongji) Island
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Ferry from Putuo district, 1.5 h
Remote, limited services; best in summer, check weather
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.
Putuo Hilton Hotel Zhoushan
Mid‑range, near bus terminal, gym and children’s park
Manju Hotel
Central Donggang, 200 m from sea, local cultural décor
Narada Hotel Zhoushan
Splurge, sea view of Putuo Mountain, close to night food stalls
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
- ¥120–180 CNY (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥200–350 CNY (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 CNY (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 2 nights × CN¥500 | CN¥1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CN¥250 | CN¥1,000 |
| Bus ticket Shanghai → Zhoushan2 × CN¥130 · check | CN¥260 |
| Ferry ticket to Daishan (round‑trip)2 × CN¥80 · check | CN¥160 |
| eSIM 7‑day data2 × CN¥250 · check | CN¥500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥292 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥803 per person per day, bed included | CN¥3,212≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and high‑speed rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Seafood noodle bowl | ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Fresh hairtail (per 200 g) | ¥20–35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bottle of Putuo Buddha tea (500 ml) | ¥25–40 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Taxi (first 3 km) | ¥15–20 (≈ US$3) |
| Bus ride within island | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
| Ferry (main island ↔ Daishan) | ¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer/autumn typhoons can disrupt ferry schedules – check forecasts.
- Last bus from mainland arrives around 22:00; plan accommodation accordingly.Last bus from mainland arrives around 10:00 PM; plan accommodation accordingly.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Shanghai; Chinese visa info at /china/visa-requirements
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shanghai → Zhoushan bus: ≈¥130, 4 h (check)
- Ferry Dinghai ↔ Daishan: ≈¥80 round‑trip (check)
- Taxi within Dinghai (5 km): ≈¥20–30
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 公交站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōngjiāo zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以看菜单吗？ — Can I have the menu? (kěyǐ kàn càidān ma?)
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 Zhoushan. 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 (warm, less rain) · avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night on Daishan for beach relaxation.
- Combine with a Putuo Mountain pilgrimage for a spiritual itinerary.
Sources
- officialZhoushan official site
- secondaryWikidata – Zhoushan
- secondaryWikivoyage: Zhoushan, revision 5332325 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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