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The Zhoushan Islands are an archipelago in Hangzhou Bay in the northeastern part of China. The islands are connected by a series of bridges, which makes traveling between them easy. There are 128 islands in all, and the best known are Putuoshan, Taohuadao, Shenjiamen and Dinghai. Fly to Zhoushan, and you ll catch a timeless glimpse of a traditional Chinese fishing culture.

Attractions

Putuoshan s chief attraction is Mount Putuo, a sacred Buddhist mountain. The two best-known temples on its slopes are the 10th-century Puji Temple and the 17th-century Fayu Temple. Taohuadao, also known as Peach Blossom Island, offers a landscaped scenic area with a lake, a waterfall, and a pagoda atop Anqi Peak, the highest point in the Zhoushan Islands. Shenjiamen, one of the world s few remaining natural fishing ports, comes alive at night when its wharfs are illuminated by the lamps of thousands of fishing boats. At the mouth of the Yangtze River, you ll find the Shengsi Islands, a popular holiday spot with vacationing Chinese families.

Hints and tips

You ll arrive at Zhoushan Putuoshan Airport (HSN) when you fly to Zhoushan. There s also a ferry connecting the main island with Shanghai to the north. Annually, the average temperature is 61 degrees Fahrenheit, with August being the hottest month of the year at a blissful average of 82 degrees Fahrenheit.