On Dongji Island, I eloped with the first ray of dawn for three days

This is the filming location of "The Continent," known as the "Potala Palace on the Sea" where you embrace the first light of day every morning. 🚢 Transportation Guide ❶ Self-driving: Set destination to "Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Wharf, Zhoushan" (Parking fee 64 RMB/day, plenty of spaces) ❷ Ferry ticket tips: Follow the "Zhoushan Haixing Ferry" WeChat official account and book at 5 AM three days in advance! Choose the middle cabin (130 RMB) during peak season for a smoother ride; lower cabins may cause seasickness, so be cautious if prone to it. ❸ Route unlock: Zhujiajian → Miaozihu Island (2h) → Transfer to a small boat to Dongfushan Island (0.5h, rough seas, prepare seasickness patches) 🏝️ Itinerary 📅 Day 1: Journey to the mountain and sea rendezvous ⏰ 8:30 Depart by boat (Must-try on board: seafood fried rice 25 RMB, so fresh it makes your eyebrows dance) ⏰ 14:00 Land on Dongfushan Island! 📸 4-hour island hiking route: Stone House Cluster → Elephant Trunk Peak → Baiyun Palace (Wear sports shoes! Some sections are steep) 🌅 18:30 Catch the sunset at Century Dawn Point overlooking Orange Sea (Reserve your spot early, wait for an orange-flavored sunset with the sound of waves) 🍴 Dinner at "A Jun Food Stall" with stir-fried spicy whelks + Buddha’s hand scallops (A seafood feast so spicy your tongue will dance) 📅 Day 2: Chasing light and secret adventure 🌅 4:30 First ray of dawn viewing spot (Bring a light jacket! The sea breeze will blow away your sleepiness) ⏰ 9:00 Take the boat to Qingbang Island (20 RMB/person, 15 minutes) 📸 Scenic photo spots 🔸 Child’s Cave (World War II site, so moving it leaves you speechless, listen to history echo with the waves) 🔸 Potala Palace on the Sea (Drone shots are stunning, a symphony of red and white buildings against blue sea and sky) 🔸 Bioluminescent Sea observation point (Best chance in July-August, watch the glowing algae dance on the waves) ⏰ 15:00 Return to Miaozihu Island 🌄 Evening visit to the popular lighthouse for cinematic photos (Wear a white dress! Backlit silhouettes are breathtaking) 🍲 Late-night snack at "Liu Xia Desserts": seafood fried rice cakes (Rice cakes soaked in sauce, a soul-satisfying bite) 📅 Day 3: Artistic finale trip 🛵 9:00 Rent an electric scooter to circle the island (88 RMB/3h, the wind carries the scent of freedom) 📍 Must-visit spots: 🔸 Statue of Caibogong (Raise a coffee cup in front of the red and white lighthouse, full of atmosphere) 🔸 Original Stone Beach (Collect shells and listen to the waves, the sound of the sea heals everything) 🔸 "The Continent" filming cabin (Recreate movie scenes, instantly turn into the heroine of an art film in photos) 🛍️ 12:00 Shopping at Miaozihu Old Street: freshly grilled squid strips + sea stone flower jelly + shell wind chimes (Three-piece souvenir set) ⏰ 14:30 Return ferry (Don’t forget to take silhouette photos at the dock!) 💡 Notes ❶ Essentials: Sunscreen + mosquito repellent + cash (Few ATMs on the island, mobile payments sometimes fail) ❷ Accommodation recommendation: "Boyu" 270° sea view homestay (Who else can watch the sunrise lying in bed!) ❸ Best season: May to October (Typhoon season in July-August, check weather in advance!) ❹ Blue Tears phenomenon: Most likely around the 1st and 15th of the lunar month (Remember to bring a tripod!)