A summer retreat to watch the sunrise on the Zhoushan Islands

On the easternmost edge of Dongji Island in Zhoushan, 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 houses appearing and disappearing in the fog, and the temperature is pleasant, making it a summer retreat in Zhejiang. Attractions recommendation: It is recommended to hike around the island, which took me about 5 hours alone. Watch the sunrise from the big rock at the pier, 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 cost per person starts at 50 yuan. Dongfushan Island is small, retaining its original ecology Ferry: You can take a boat from Zhujiajian Pier in Zhoushan to Miaozihu Pier, and then transfer to a small boat to Dongfushan Island. The ferry has upper, middle, and lower decks; the lower deck does not have 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 on the island for at least one night. 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 is rough and bumpy from Miaozihu to Dongfushan, so be prepared with motion sickness medicine. There are many snakes, rodents, ants, and mosquitoes on the island, so be sure to bring mosquito repellent and other protections.