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Zhujiajian Island
One night or a long day-trip from Ningbo: the beaches are the best in the Yangtze River delta, but the island has little else. Go for a beach day, skip if you want culture or hiking.
Zhujiajian Island is the beach destination of Zhejiang, with two wide, clean beaches (Nansha and Dongsha) set in coves. The island also hosts the Zhoushan airport and is the ferry gateway to Putuoshan. Most visitors come for a single beach day or an overnight stay; the rest of the island is quiet and undeveloped.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (peak heat and crowds), Jan–Feb (cold, windy)
- Airport
- HSN
- 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 Zhujiajian 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 Zhujiajian 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
- SafetySafe and quiet.
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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 Airport (On the island; flights from Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities).
- Getting aroundLocal bus from Sihang Square to Nansha and Dongsha beaches runs frequently, a few yuan.
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 from Sihang Square to Nansha Beach¥30 (≈ US$5)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Ningbo to Zhujiajiancheck¥72 (≈ US$11)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥400 (≈ US$60) · High CN¥700 (≈ US$100)
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 (On the island; flights from Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Jan–Feb. 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 Jun (15 rain days), driest Dec (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zhujiajian 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
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
14 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°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
Local bus from Sihang Square to Nansha and Dongsha beaches runs frequently, a few yuan. Taxi from the square to the beaches about ¥30. Walking between beaches is possible along the coast road.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Putuoshan
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Ferry from Sihang Square, about 15–20 min
Buddhist island with temples and monasteries; a full day trip.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Direct bus from Sihang Square, about 2.5 h
City with Tianyi Pavilion and old town; combine with Zhujiajian.
Door to door: About 3.5 h
Direct bus from Sihang Square, about 3.5 h
Long for a day trip; better as an overnight or combined with Ningbo.
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.
Near Nansha Beach
Closest to the main beach; guesthouses and small hotels, rooms from ¥150
Sihang Square area
Near the bus station and ferry terminal; convenient for arrivals and departures
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
- ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–600 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × CN¥250 | CN¥250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥400 | CN¥800 |
| Bus from Ningbo to Zhujiajian, one way2 × CN¥72 · check | CN¥144 |
| Nansha Beach entrance2 × CN¥75 | CN¥150 |
| Combo ticket (Nansha + Dongsha + other attractions)2 × CN¥120 | CN¥240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥158 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥871 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,742≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus from Ningbo to Zhujiajiancheck | ¥72 (≈ US$11) |
| Bus from Hangzhou to Zhujiajiancheck | ¥110 (≈ US$16) |
| Bus from Shanghai to Zhujiajiancheck | ¥150 (≈ US$25) |
| Nansha Beach entrance | ¥75 (≈ US$11) |
| Combo ticket (Nansha + Dongsha + other attractions) | ¥120 (≈ US$17) |
| Taxi from Sihang Square to Nansha Beach | ¥30 (≈ US$5) |
| Guesthouse double room | ¥150–400 (≈ US$25–60) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | ¥30–60 (≈ US$5–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Beaches charge entrance fees (¥75 (≈ US$11) each, or ¥120 (≈ US$17) combo); swimming is allowed only in roped sections.
- Last bus from the beaches to Sihang Square may run early; check the schedule.
- Ferry to Putuoshan departs from Sihang Square; buy tickets in advance during peak season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
Most foreign embassies are in Beijing; consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Check your country's consular services in China.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ningbo → Zhujiajian bus: about ¥72 (≈ US$11), about 2.5 h (check)
- Sihang Square → Nansha Beach taxi: about ¥30 (≈ US$5)
- Ferry to Putuoshan: about ¥30 (≈ US$5), about 15–20 min (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián)
- 海滩在哪里？ — Where is the beach? (hǎi tān zài nǎ lǐ)
- 我需要出租车 — I need a taxi (wǒ xū yào chū zū chē)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ 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 Zhujiajian 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 · avoid Jul–Aug (peak heat and crowds), Jan–Feb (cold, windy) · 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
- 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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