Not a foreign country, but this hidden gem island in Zhejiang is breathtakingly beautiful and a must-visit in summer!

Highly recommended! You must visit Nanji Island this summer! 🏝️
Every frame looks like a scene from a movie,
glass-clear sea + sea meadows + rainbow road + stunning sunrises and sunsets...
It really feels like stepping into a Hayao Miyazaki manga✨

🚢【How to Get to the Island】
🚝 Take the high-speed train to Pingyang Station ➡️ taxi 15 minutes to Aojiang Wharf ➡️ 2-hour ferry ride directly to the island
🎫 Ferry Ticket Guide
Standard cabin 130 RMB / Middle cabin 145 RMB / Upper cabin 160 RMB (one way)
📅 Book your ferry tickets 3 days in advance on "Nanji Passenger Tourism"!
It's really hard to get tickets during peak season😭

🏝️【Island Entrance Fee】
Entrance ticket 80 RMB | Bus 45 RMB/6 rides | Car rental 300 RMB/6 rides
⚠️ Electric scooters are not available for rent on the island!

🏡【Accommodation Recommendation】
The cave homestays are super photogenic!
It’s recommended to choose a sea-facing room so you can watch the sunrise right after waking up🌅

🌈【Two Days One Night Itinerary】
Day 1️⃣
Early ferry to the island ➡️ play at Dasha’ao Beach 🏖️
➡️ check out Rainbow Road 🌈
➡️ watch the sunset at Mazuo Bay 🌇
➡️ stay at a cave homestay

Day 2️⃣
Depart at 4 AM to Sanpanwei for sunrise 🌄
➡️ stroll and take photos at the sea meadows 📸
➡️ return at noon

🔥【Must-Visit Attractions】
✅ Sanpanwei
Hayao Miyazaki-style alpine meadows!
The healing vibe at sunrise is amazing, every shot looks like a masterpiece 👏

✅ Dasha’ao Beach
A rare high-quality beach in Zhejiang 🏝️
Jet skiing and beach buggy rides are super fun!

✅ Rainbow Road
A photo hotspot✨
Too bad you can’t ride bikes here, otherwise cycling around the island would be so romantic 💕

✅ Mazuo Bay
The ultimate sunset spot!
The popular viewing platform offers unbeatable views 🌅

📌【Tips】
1️⃣ Remember to bring seasickness medicine! The 2-hour ferry ride can be quite bumpy 🌀
2️⃣ Sunscreen is a must! The island’s UV rays are very strong ☀️
3️⃣ Check the weather forecast; ferries stop running during typhoons 🌪️
4️⃣ Bring enough snacks! Food options on the island are limited 🥪

Post by VilmaLanthanum | Jul 15, 2025

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