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Dachen Islands
Best time to visit
Best from April to October for warm sea breees and blooming coastal flora; avoid typhoon season in late summer. Early morning brings the best light for photos and calmer seas for ferries.
Budget tips
No formal island entrance fee, expect to pay only ferries and local shuttles; round-trip ferries typically cost 50 to 150 CNY depending on route and season. Save by taking public ferries instead of private charters, eating at village markets, and booking your return ferry in advance.
Recommended for
Coastal hikers, Seafood lovers, Landscape photographers, Cultural explorers
Plan your visit
Half day to full day
About
Schnelle Fakten: The sea breeze often carries the salty smell of sun-dried fish, and wooden fishing rafts and colorful boats along the shore form a vivid picture of maritime life. Locals say that at low tide more than 20 species of shellfish can be found on the exposed seabed, and many families use them to cook savory seafood porridge.
Highlights: Near the harbor fisherman Old Wu has a habit of knocking his iron anchor three times at dusk; people believe it blesses a richer catch that night, and the knocks sound low as if conversing with the waves. You can see about fifty small boats arranged in a netlike pattern on the shallows; morning mist and the scent of seaweed mingle in the air, with the sights and smells forming a slow, laboring aesthetics.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy shoes for rocky trails and tide-swept paths, not flip-flops.
- Catch sunrise at the eastern cliffs or sunset near the southern coves for dramatic sea-facing photos.
- Skip restaurants at the main pier and buy fresh-caught seafood at village stalls for lower prices and fresher taste.
- Check the ferry schedule and local weather the day before, especially during typhoon season, to avoid cancellations.
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