Gouqi Island is located in the east of Shengsi Archipelago. It is the second largest island in the archipelago after Sijiao. It is relatively close to Zhoushan and Shanghai, suitable for family vacations. When coming to Gouqi Island, you can stroll on the beach, or climb mountains to view the sea view and see the sheer cliffs and reefs. You can experience the fisherman’s style and also eat the famous fresh seafood here.
July, August, and September are suitable for visiting Gouqi Island. Generally, it takes about two days. This way, it won’t be too rushed and you can have a more comfortable time. On the first day, you can play on the beach, go fishing at sea, climb ‘Little Western Paradise’ to watch the sunset, and stroll around to feel the fisherman’s style. On the second day, go to ‘Scenic Wonders of Mountains and Seas’ to see the sea view. You can also go to Shengshen Island opposite Gouqi Island to see the sheer cliffs at the southeast end. The beach in Dawang Village has fine sand and relatively clear water. There are reefs by the sea. If you happen to encounter low tide, you may be lucky to catch crabs, conchs, etc. In summer, you can play in the water. It is very relaxing and comfortable. The blue sky and blue sea, fishing villages built along the mountains, and the fishing port by the sea are all good shots for capturing the fisherman’s style. Going fishing at sea is a regular activity on the island. Starting from the pier near Dawang Village, a boat can carry more than ten people. Remember to take sun protection measures. In addition to fishing, you can also see the mussel farms. Mussels are delicious and known as ‘eggs in the sea’. They have high nutritional value and can be eaten in nearby restaurants. Other seafood is also great and the price is moderate. But if it is in the fishing moratorium in June and July, you may eat frozen seafood. In the evening, you can go to ‘Little Western Paradise’ to watch the sunset. It is very close from Dawang Village. If you walk up the mountain, don’t forget to look back at the houses at the foot of the mountain on the way. The scenery is good. The beautiful sunset here is very worthy of remembrance. On the second day, you can take a car to ‘Scenic Wonders of Mountains and Seas’ and play for half a day. Taking a car from Dawang Village and driving all the way up the mountain, and then walking down will be relatively easier. This is a good place to watch the sunrise. You can also see the scenery of Gouqi Island and Shengshen Island from the mountain. The view is wide. There is also a huge rock on the mountain ridge with the four characters ‘Scenic Wonders of Mountains and Seas’ engraved on it. It really matches the scenery here. On Shengshen Island, which is separated from Gouqi Island by a bridge, there is also a nice landscape, that is, the sheer cliffs at the southeast end. It is very suitable for viewing the East China Sea. The sunrise scenery here is also very beautiful.Opening hours: Open all day all year round. The opening hours of cruise ships are subject to the actual situation on the day.
Must-see tips: 1. In peak tourist season, it is relatively difficult to buy ship tickets to Gouqi. Tourists usually book inns on the island in advance and ask the boss to help book ship tickets. 2. The ship returning from Gouqi Island stops at different places every day, which is determined by the tide and wind waves. Generally, ship tickets on Sundays are relatively tense.
If there is no ship docking at Gouqi Island on that day, you can go to Shengshen first and then take a ship. There are many vans on Gouqi Island. The price is calculated according to the distance. Generally, it is about 20-30 yuan. There are also taxis, but they do not use meters. The price needs to be negotiated in advance.
