Shengsi Islands 嵊泗列岛

About Shengsi Islands

Liujingtan opens onto the sea at the island’s eastern end, while Donghai Fishing Village uses painted house walls to tell stories of fishing work and local life. These provide a focused contrast between coast and community without requiring another island crossing. Gouqi, Shengshan and Huaniao need their own sailing plans; their presence within the same archipelago does not make them nearby walking stops.

The group occupies the northern part of the Zhoushan Archipelago (舟山群岛) and comprises 196 islands. The surrounding fishing grounds produce hairtail, cuttlefish and both large and small yellow croaker. Huanglong Island (黄龙山) is also associated with a local shrimp known as Huanglong mixia (黄龙米虾).

Huaniao Lighthouse (花鸟灯塔) was built by the British in 1870 on a headland at the northwestern corner of Huaniao Island (花鸟山). In 2001 it became a national protected cultural relic site (国家重点文物保护单位). On Sijiao Island (泗礁山), Dabei Mountain (大悲山) lies between western peaks and the open sea, forming a triangle with Jihu Beach (基湖沙滩) and Nanchangtu Beach (南长涂沙滩).

What to look for

• Liujingtan provides an open coastal viewpoint at Sijiao’s eastern end.
• Donghai Fishing Village’s house murals depict fishing life and local traditions.

Location & getting there

Getting to Shengsi Islands

For a Sijiao-based visit, book the current sailing between Shenjiawan and Lizhushan passenger terminal, then arrange the local island connection. Confirm both outward and return sailings through Shengsi’s passenger operator.