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Prefecture-level city in Zhejiang, China
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Zhoushan (舟山) is a prefecture-level city and archipelago in Zhejiang Province, East China. The city lies on an archipelago consisting of 1,390 islands and 3,306 reefs. One of the 27 cities in the central Yangtze River Delta. Located in the northeast of Zhejiang Province, east of the East China Sea, west of Hangzhou Bay, north of Shanghai.
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鸦片战争遗址公园, 竹山公园 Zhushan Park
This park commemorates the history of the First Opium War in Zhoushan. Visitors can explore the park and learn about the area's historical significance. Check local information for current access arrangements before visiting.
沈家门渔港
舟山博物馆
东极岛
普陀山
Mount Putuo is a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage destination and scenic area in the Zhoushan Islands. Visitors can explore temples and enjoy the island's natural scenery. Check current ferry arrangements, admission information and opening times before visiting.
岱山岛
鹿栏晴沙景区
枸杞岛
笑嘻嘻海鲜大排档
A local seafood restaurant serving fresh seafood and Zhoushan-style dishes.
By train
Zhoushan archipelago is not connected to the railway network, and the nearest railway station is in Ningbo.
By car
There are 3 major ways to reach Zhoushan from mainland by road, as follows:
By bus
Zhoushan, being a major holiday spot, is well served by bus services, making this the best form of transport for getting in.
By boat
Zhoushan being an archipelago, it is served by a dense and well-developed (and complicated) network of ferry lines between the (inhabited) islands and/or mainland.
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