# Dongshan Island (东山岛)

Southern Fujian, Fujian Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free admission to the island; Fengdongshi Scenic Area ¥45
- **Opening hours:** Open all day
- **Time needed:** 1–2 days
- **Address:** Dongshan Island, Dongshan County, Zhangzhou
- **Getting there:** Direct buses to Dongshan Island run from Xiamen, Fuzhou, Shantou and other cities. Buses to the island also depart from the square in front of Zhangzhou East Railway Station.
- **Good for:** Photography, Nature

## About Dongshan Island

Dongshan Island is the second-largest island in Fujian Province. Its main island is shaped like a butterfly, which is why it is also known as “Butterfly Island.” The island has broad bays, gentle sandy beaches and shady trees, giving it a distinctly southern seaside character. Three bays on the island, Wujiao, Dongshen and Maluan, are linked together, and each has its own character. Wujiao Bay has a wide beach of fine, soft sand and is a protected fishing bay, known for its natural scenery. Maluan Bay is famous for its seaside bathing beach and has water sports clubs, where visitors can enjoy the sun, sea and sand while also trying windsurfing and surfing.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1566. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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