Dachen Island
Dachen is a national first-class fishing port, a provincial forest park and Zhejiang's sea angling base. The waters around the island form the second-largest fishing ground in Zhejiang.…
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Key facts
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1184. Open in Google Maps
About Dachen Island
Dachen is a national first-class fishing port, a provincial forest park and Zhejiang's sea angling base. The waters around the island form the second-largest fishing ground in Zhejiang. During the fishing season, countless boats gather around the island with masts like a forest, and at nightfall thousands of fishing lights create a spectacular sight. Known as the 'Pearl of the East China Sea,' Dachen Island combines mountains and sea, where water meets sky, with green hills, lush forests, blue waters, majestic cliffs, flat beaches and secluded caves.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I spend at Dachen Island?
Plan on 3–4 hours for Dachen Island.
Where is Dachen Island?
Dachen Island is in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, in the East China of China. Jiaojiang District, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province
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