Just returned from Zhoushan, staying up late to summarize the ultimate July-August travel guide

Budget: 800 RMB per person | Pitfalls to avoid + local recommendations 👇 📅 Itinerary Day 1: Fishing port charm & mountain-sea romance Shenjiamen Fishing Port → Zhujiajian Guanyin Dharma Realm → Nansha Beach → Daqing Mountain Island Ring Road Day 2: Buddhist blessings & island healing Mount Putuo (Puji Temple + Nanhai Guanyin) → Return trip 🚗 Transportation Guide: Save money & time External transport From Ningbo/Hangzhou: Bus to Shenjiamen (2h, 60 RMB)🚌 Self-drive: Ningbo→Zhoushan Cross-sea Bridge (70 RMB toll), 30 RMB/day parking at pier🅿️ Flight: Arrive at Putuoshan Airport (Zhujiajian), 20 RMB taxi to pier🚖 😍 Island transport Zhujiajian↔Putuoshan: Speedboat 30 RMB/person (15min) Island bus: Zhujiajian Line 1 (5 RMB/person), hail to stop🚌 E-bike rental: 50 RMB/hour (available near Nansha)🛵 🏡 Accommodation: Budget-friendly + sea view ✅Day 1 Zhujiajian Fusheng 3 Days Homestay (252 RMB/night): Pool + mountain view, 10min walk to Nansha🏊 Zhujiajian Ximu Homestay (317 RMB/night): Smart home + giant screen, photogenic📸 ✅Day 2 Mount Putuo (optional) Longsha New Village Homestay (150 RMB/night): 5min walk to Puji Temple🛌 🍽️ Food guide: 50 RMB/person for feast Must-try snacks Shenjiamen Night Stall No.25: Salt-pepper mantis shrimp (45 RMB/jin)🦐 Feizhu Noodle Shop (Donggang): Seafood noodles (30 RMB/bowl)🍜 Jianmin Pastry: Sesame Guanyin cake (5 RMB/piece)🥮 Pitfall warnings ⚠️ Avoid "seafood platter" at scenic spots! Mostly frozen, 150 RMB/person scam ⚠️ Confirm "market price" before ordering, record with phone📱 📍 Detailed itinerary + emojis ✅Day 1: Fishing port & nature ►07:00 Sunrise at Shenjiamen Fishing Port🌅 Epic scene of returning fishing boats, perfect photo with masts & sunset! ►09:00 Bingang Road Night Market🍢 Fresh seafood cooked on spot: try scallion razor clams (25 RMB/plate) + beltfish rice (15 RMB) ►13:00 Zhujiajian Guanyin Dharma Realm🙏 Billion-RMB Buddhist complex, golden 9-floor Guanyin Hall with free blessing cards! ►16:00 Nansha Beach🏖️ Disney-themed sand sculptures (July only), "singing" sand, DIY sand art with kids ►18:00 Daqing Mountain Ring Road🌊 12km coastal drive, seaside coffee at Lisha, mountaintop "most beautiful curve" photos ✅Day 2: Buddhist blessings & return 🔹06:30 Putuoshan Pier⛵ Speedboat to Putuoshan, 160 RMB ticket (student discount available) 🔹07:00 Puji Temple🕍 Famous for love blessings, wear plain colors, light incense with left hand 🔹09:00 Fayu Temple bamboo path🌱 Cool & quiet, perfect for hanfu photos, nearby thousand-Buddha lamp array 🔹11:00 Nanhai Guanyin Statue🙏 18m gilded statue overlooking lotus ocean, misty days feel heavenly 🔹13:00 Return trip🚄 Buy dried seafood at pier (International Aquatic City 2F, bargain hard) 💰 Budget breakdown (2 people total) Transport 400-600 Accommodation 300-500 Tickets+ferry 400-600 Food 400-600 Total 1500-2300 💡 Local tips Putuoshan etiquette: No Buddha photos, buy incense outside temple (10 RMB/3 sticks)🙅 Tide times: Check "Tide Table" mini-program for Nansha🌊 Anti-scam rhyme: "Ask seafood prices clearly, beware free blessings"🕳️ Outfit: Sunhat + sunglasses essential, bring light jacket for cool sea breeze🧥 🌈 Zhoushan summer blends fishing port vibes with Buddhist serenity - two days are enough to heal! 🌊