Overview
Gouqi Island (枸杞岛) is a remote fishing island in the Shengsi Islands (嵊泗列岛), part of the Zhoushan Archipelago off Zhejiang coast. The island is famous for its goji (wolfberry) plant, mussel farms earning major revenue from Japan and South Korea, and hauntingly beautiful abandoned fishing villages slowly reclaimed by nature.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · Island · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Limited to small 4-5 story hotels near DaWang Beach. No major chains or hostels. Book ahead in summer and call directly as online availability is poor.
Connectivity
Mobile coverage exists but WiFi is limited to hotels and cafes. No specific SIM pricing documented.
Food
Seafood is the staple with restaurants near DaWang Beach. Prices are not tourist-inflated as few visitors come. Bring cash.
Safety
Roads are dangerously narrow with fast drivers. DaWang Beach has had drownings; lifeguards enforce strict swimming boundaries and the beach closes at 5pm. Swimming is hazardous.
Transport
Ferry is the only practical way to reach Gouqi from Shanghai (2.5-4 hours). Bus from Luchaogang Metro station to Xiaoyang Pier costs ¥20-30. No buses operate on the island itself — taxis are the only option.
