Zhoushan, a summer retreat island in the heat of summer, Dongfushan Island

Located at the easternmost edge of Zhoushan's Dongji Islands, there is Dongfushan Island. Dongfushan Island is about 65.4 kilometers away from the nearest land, nearly a 2-hour voyage. Here, the summer is caressed by sea breezes, shrouded in mist, with stone-stacked dwellings appearing and disappearing in the fog, offering a comfortable temperature, making it a summer retreat hotspot in Zhejiang. Attraction recommendations: It is recommended to hike around the island, which took me about 5 hours alone. At the pier, you can watch the sunrise over the big rocks, where you can see the earliest sunrise at the easternmost point of China, so before 5 am, many people are already positioning themselves to watch the sunrise. Dining: You can try the local seafood noodles, small abalone soup, mussels, and other seafood. The average cost starts at 50 yuan. Dongfushan Island is small, retaining its pristine Ferry: You can take a boat from Zhujiajian Pier in Zhoushan to Miaozihu Pier, and from there, transfer to a small boat to Dongfushan Island. The ferry has upper, middle, and lower decks, with the lower deck not offering a sea view, but you can go up to the deck. The total cost starts at about 180 yuan, and the journey takes about 3 hours. There is only one round trip per day, so you need to stay at least one night on the island. Accommodation: There are many homestays on the island, starting at 200 yuan. It is recommended to stay close to the pier, which is also convenient for watching the sunrise. Tips: The sea segment from Miaozihu to Dongfushan is rough and bumpy, so be prepared with motion sickness medicine. The island has a lot of snakes, insects, rodents, and ants, so be sure to bring mosquito repellent and the like.