Flower and Bird Island is located in the northernmost part of the Shengsi Islands in Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province. It is shaped like a seagull spreading its wings to fly. Because of its lush flowers and beautiful forests, it is named Flower and Bird Island. The island is also known as Kirishima because it is covered in clouds and fog all year round. The main attractions include the Flower and Bird Lighthouse, the Fluorescent Sea, and the Buddha's Hand Stone. Flower and Bird Island has suddenly become an internet celebrity island. It is said that the number of visitors is limited to 200 people per day, but this does not prevent it from becoming a dark horse in the island this summer! There are so many attractions to explore, you won’t be disappointed!

First introduction to Flower and Bird Island

Flower and Bird Island is located in the northernmost part of the Shengsi Islands surrounding Zhejiang. It is shaped like a seagull spreading its wings to fly. The island is covered with flowers, plants and beautiful forests, hence the name "Flower and Bird Island".

Although Flower and Bird Island is not as famous as Dongji Island and Gouqi Island, it is as romantic as Bali. Although the area is not large, it can contain the "poetry and distance" in your heart. The Flower and Bird Island is also known as the location of "Ode to Joy 2" in Santorini of the East.

How to get to Flower and Bird Island

If you are starting from other cities, you can choose to go to Shanghai or Ningbo first, and then transfer to Flower and Bird Island. These two cities are the most convenient to get to Flower and Bird Island.

Departing from Zhoushan

Step one: Take a train or plane to Ningbo, then take a bus from Ningbo Bus Station to Zhoushan Dinghai Bus Station. It takes about an hour and a half to drive, and it is best to book tickets a week in advance;

Ticket: about 50 yuan;

Step 2: If you want to take a boat, you have to go to Sanjiang Pier. If you take a taxi from the station to Sanjiang Pier, it costs about 50 yuan. About half an hour's drive. If you come on the same day and take a boat, you can go directly to the boat. If you are too late, you can choose to stay one night at a nearby hotel and leave the next morning.

The third step: Shengsi-Flower and Bird Island, one-way 1.5 hours;

Ticket: The price from Sanjiang to Shengsi is 125 yuan. There are many boats from Sanjiang to Shengsi, and the journey takes about two hours.

Ship frequency: 08:30 in the morning to 14:50 at the latest, every hour in between, with an interval of 1 hour and 20 minutes from 13:30 to 14:50.

From Shanghai

You can take Metro Line 16 to Dishuihu Station, go to Shenjiawan Pier yourself, and take the Yangshan Express Line to Shenjiawan Pier;

< p>The departure time of Yangshan special line is: 7:40, 9:00, 9:50, the journey takes about 65 minutes (9:50 is not recommended, it is easy to miss the boat);

Buy tickets:

The first step: Shenjiawan-Shengsi (Li Zhushan Pier), there are fast boats (1 hour) and slow boats (1.5 hours);

Sail time: 9:15, 9:30 , 10:40, 11:30, 14:10, 16:10, 20:00. There will be overtime boats during peak seasons and holidays. If you need to go to Flower and Bird Island that day, you must take a boat to Shengsi before 10:40.

Step 2: Shengsi Island needs to transfer to the pier, you can take a taxi for 15-20 minutes (Li Zhushan Pier - Xiaocaiyuan Pier);

Transportation cost: it takes about 10 minutes to get there by taxi. It’s about 30 yuan in the off-season and about 40 yuan in the peak season. If you need to go to the island on the same day, take a taxi. The bus was too late.

Step 3: Shengsi-Hua Niao (Xiaocaiyuan Pier-Hua Niao Island Pier), 1.5 hours one way;

Boat: 7:30 in the morning, 12:20 in the evening, price 30 yuan , it takes 1.5 hours and can reach Flower and Bird Island around 14:00;

Ticket sales time: Tickets are only sold at 12:00 every day. (If you need to go to the island on the same day, you can only take the 12:20 boat);

And for ticket booking inquiries: official website, Shengsi Passenger Terminal.

Tips:

The number of people on the island should be controlled to about 200. Tickets cannot be booked in advance and can only be purchased on site. Please arrive at the box office at least one hour early. During peak season, there will be more people and the ticket check-in time will be longer.

Recommended attractions in Flower and Bird Island

The sea here is always blue and the sky is dazzling. How many people come from thousands of miles away just to be in the sky and the sea. Even if it only takes a second to recover, that is indescribable joy and emptiness.

Flower and Bird Lighthouse

The Flower and Bird Lighthouse is a super large lighthouse at the northernmost tip of Zhoushan Islands in China, located on the route from the Yangtze River Estuary to the Pacific Ocean. Because of its important geographical location, huge scale, complete functions, long history and international influence, it is known as the "First Lighthouse in the Far East". Its architecture and decoration are all in European style. Whenever night falls, the blazing white light shines

The tower line is the main line of Flower and Bird Island, and it is also a sea view trail with a total length of about 5km, winding and circling. You can see all the scenery along the way. Friends who like to take pictures can take some fresh Japanese blockbusters here. Of course, it is also very pleasant for lovers to hold hands and take a walk under the sunset. There is a comfortable feeling of living in seclusion in the mountains and slowly holding hands until old age.

Walking slowly along the way, you will find that many details on the island make people feel warm and romantic. Look carefully at all the street lamps with lighthouse elements. The cobblestones on the road are carefully laid by workers. .

Lighthouse Village

There is an ancient village next to the Flower and Bird Lighthouse, where the most primitive fishermen live. They have been fishing for generations, enjoying the wind, chatting, drying the net and fishing every day. Lighthouse Village is the only village gathering place on the island that still maintains the style of a fishing village. Here you can feel the authentic style of Donghai Fishing Village.

Fluorescent Beach

The most famous Flower and Bird Island is the Fluorescent Sea, which can be regarded as a rare scenery in China. Occasionally, the shallow sea of ??Flower and Bird Island will have a blue shimmer, like the blue tears of the sea. It’s called the Fluorescent Sea, and the probability of seeing it is higher in summer~

On the small appearance of the Fluorescent Sea

In fact, the Fluorescent Sea is caused by an ostracod called Hyalurus hirsutus in the seawater. Referred to as Hyalurus hirsutus. Its body has a peculiar structure called a luminous gland, which produces light blue light when stimulated by waves. Scientists call this bioluminescence "luminescence." No matter what it is, as long as it looks good. Generally, it is more likely to appear in June in the summer, so try to go there at night.

An essential experience on Flower and Bird Island

Be sure to watch the sunrise.

When I came here, I had to get up early to watch the sunrise. Whether climbing to the highest point or on the coast, everyone was stunned by this scene. The sun rose from the sea with faint clouds, and the sun dyed the sea crimson. The hotel terrace, the seaside or fishing boats are all good places to watch the sunrise. The sky is getting brighter, and Flower and Bird Island wakes up little by little.

Interesting sea fishing

On Flower and Bird Island, in addition to getting up early to watch the sunrise, you should also get up early to try sea fishing, ride a fishing boat in the waves, and follow the islanders’ uncles to go fishing in the sea. , trawl for shrimp, and be a true islander. For many trips, you can only feel the charm of this island by immersing yourself in the local atmosphere.

Tips:

Collect crab pots and catch sea fish. All harvests can be taken back to your home for auntie to handle. Generally, a certain processing fee will be charged.

Beach Games

Flower and Bird Island has two beaches, the north and the south. The North Beach is relatively small, while the South Beach is large and beautiful. Stepping on the soft beach, watching the waves one after another, stirring up two-meter-high water spray, is so beautiful and majestic. Nan'ao Beach is the largest beach on Flower and Bird Island. It is recommended to go there when the sun is shining in summer. You can swim in the water or roll on the beach~ If you encounter bad weather, sitting in the "sea living room" and listening to the sound of the waves can also keep your mind free from distracting thoughts.

Tip:

Don’t go when the tide is high.

About the food on Flower and Bird Island

The island is very rich in seafood. Grouper, cuttlefish, braised hairtail, fresh eel, swimming crab, etc. are all specialties of Flower and Bird Island. .

There is also the most authentic seafood noodles, a bowl full of dry goods: meaty clams, fresh prawns, and delicious soup.

Accommodation on Flower Bird Island

You may have been to many islands: Tokyu, Nankyu, Hepu, Todan, etc. But you must have never encountered such an exquisite and thoughtful B&B. The accommodation on the island has been renovated in the scenic area, which completely refreshes your understanding of Huadong Island B&Bs. The interior decoration is also very clean and exquisite.

Accommodation in Flower and Bird Island is generally divided into three standards: ordinary rooms, sea view rooms, and hotel sea view rooms. You can choose the hotel you want according to your needs, but if you want a luxurious sea view room, there is no one on the island.