Overview
A relaxed private island getaway off the Shanghai coast: golden beaches, cliffside boardwalks, a working fishing village and a hands-on day at sea.
About This Tour
The Shengsi Archipelago scatters across the East China Sea off the Zhejiang coast, a cluster of green islands of fishing harbors, pale-gold beaches and dramatic sea cliffs that few foreign visitors know about. This private 3-day tour trades crowded tourist circuits for slow island living: long sweeps of sand at Jihu Beach, a stay in a seaside guesthouse in a real fishing village, a morning aboard a local boat hauling nets, and clifftop boardwalks at Liujingtan and Heshangtao where waves crash hundreds of feet below. Your English-speaking guide and private transfers handle the ferries and island roads, leaving you free to swim, chase sunrises and sunsets along the coast, sip coffee by the sea, and feast on the freshest seafood pulled from the surrounding waters. Best for couples, families and travelers who want an easy, scenic coastal escape and a taste of authentic Chinese island life close to Shanghai and Hangzhou. Bring sun protection and a swimsuit in summer. Itinerary may adjust based on weather, road and local regulations. Good to know: • Best season: May to October; July-August is peak beach season • Ferry-dependent: schedules and crossings can change with sea conditions, fog or typhoons; build in buffer time • Fitness level: easy; gentle beach and clifftop boardwalk walking • Bring swimwear, sun protection and a light windbreaker for the boat • Seafood-focused destination; dining is mostly self-arranged at local stalls
Itinerary
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Day 1: Hangzhou｜Ferry to Shengsi & Jihu Beach
Your private guide and driver collect you in Hangzhou in the morning and drive to the ferry terminal, crossing the East China Sea to the Shengsi Islands and reaching your seaside guesthouse in the East Sea Fishing Village by early afternoon. After settling in you head to Jihu Beach, a 2,200-meter sweep of fine golden sand with gentle surf, perfect for swimming, beach games or simply walking the shoreline. Optional beach and water activities (sand karts, sailing, jet boats, banana boats) are available at your own pace. As night falls a seafood street beside the beach comes alive, and on summer weekends and holidays a beach bonfire party with music rounds off the day. Meals: self-arranged. Overnight: island guesthouse.
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Day 2: Shengsi｜Fishing Trip & Cliffside Boardwalks
Early risers can catch sunrise along the coastal road before breakfast. This morning you join local fishermen for a hands-on trawling trip aboard a small boat, then return to cook your fresh catch, with a stop at a seaside coffee shop to watch the water. In the afternoon your private vehicle takes you to the Liujingtan and Heshangtao scenic areas, where a kilometer-long boardwalk clings to the cliffs above pounding surf, passing a white lighthouse, a pink monument and clifftop swings with sweeping ocean views. Photographers will love the rugged reefs and open sea. Those keen can chase a west-coast sunset over the Rainbow Bridge before returning to the guesthouse. Meals: self-arranged. Overnight: island guesthouse.
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Day 3: Shengsi｜Island Morning & Return to Hangzhou
Enjoy a final relaxed island morning, with free time for a last beach walk, coffee by the sea or souvenir shopping in the fishing village. Around midday you take the ferry back to the mainland, where your private vehicle is waiting, and drive back toward Hangzhou, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening. Ferry timing depends on sea and weather conditions, so the day is kept flexible. Meals: self-arranged. Tour concludes on arrival in Hangzhou.
What's Included
✓ Included
English-speaking guide Private vehicle & transfers Round-trip ferries to Shengsi 2 nights island guesthouse (twin or double) Bottled water
✕ Not included
International & domestic flights China visa Travel insurance Most meals (self-arranged seafood) Optional beach & water sports Personal expenses Tips
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.
Traveler Reviews
5★★★★★Based on 31 reviews
Mateo M.🇧🇪 Belgium★★★★★2024-11
The history and stories behind Shanghai were brought to life by our guide.
Marco O.🇸🇪 Sweden★★★★★2025-12
A calm, well-paced day. Shanghai without the tour-group chaos was exactly what we wanted.
Diego I.🇮🇹 Italy★★★★★2024-10
Everything about our Shanghai experience was first-class — punctual, knowledgeable and warm.
Henrik K.🇸🇬 Singapore★★★★☆2025-11
A wonderful, authentic day in Shanghai with a guide who clearly loves the area.
Daniel D.🇮🇪 Ireland★★★★★2024-09
We saw all the highlights of Shanghai without the crowds. Worth every penny.
Greta G.🇪🇸 Spain★★★★★2025-10
Reliable, friendly and genuinely helpful. We loved every moment in Shanghai.
Mia Z.🇳🇿 New Zealand★★★★☆2024-07
Loved exploring Shanghai at our own pace. The English-speaking guide was fantastic.