Zhoushan is an Interesting Place to Visit
By admin on 2014-12-16

Located south to the mouth of the Yangtze River, Zhoushan is in the coastal area of eastern Zhejiang Province. It is the only city in Zhejiang established on the basis of islands-the Zhoushan Archipelago. The city is an important pass to the opening up of the Yangtze River Delta area. Floating on the East China Sea, Zhoushan is listed in the World's four largest fishing grounds.

According to the historical record, human beings dwelled here as early as 5,000 years ago. Zhoushan Main Island is the fourth largest island, second only to the Hainan, Taiwan and Chongming islands. Strongly affected by the sea, Zhoushan has a humid and temperate climate without chill winter and hot summer. The annual average temperature is about 16.1 C (61 F). Typhoon may dominate the island in the period from July to September.

There are many scenic spots. Reputed as the Buddhist kingdom on the sea, Putuo Mountain, together with the Mt. Emei in Sichuan, Mt. Jiuhua in Anhui and Mt. Wutai in Shanxi, are known as China's four famous Buddhist mountains. The Puji Temple, Fayu Temple and Huiji Temple constitute the major sceneries of the mountain.

Through the sea-crossing bridge is Zhujiajian.It takes only ten minutes south of the Putuo Mountain by yacht. The island is famous for sand and rocks, comprising nine beaches stretching 5,000 meters. Undoubtedly, Zhujiajian is an perfect place for sand sculpture.

Located in the southeast of the Zhoushan Archipelago, the Taohua Island is famous for its  highest peak, the deepest port and the number one rock among all the islands of Zhoushan.

Dinghai is where the city government is seated. It is a historical and cultural town with rich relics, including ancient battlefield, complex of old buildings. Dinghai Old Town is specially the highlight of the region.