Jintang Island Island
Island in Hangzhou Bay off Zhejiang coast
One of Zhejiang's offshore islands in the Zhoushan area, Jintang draws visitors for coastal scenery, seafood restaurants and ferry access to island villages.
Jintang Island is an inhabited island in the Zhoushan archipelago of Zhejiang province, China, belonging to the broader Zhoushan administrative area. It is one of the larger islands in the group and is characterised by fishing villages, coastal roads and seafood industries.
The island functions as a local transport and service hub for surrounding islets and has ferry connections to other Zhoushan islands and the mainland. Visitors will find working harbours, seafood restaurants and stretches of shoreline rather than major tourist resorts.
Administratively it lies off the Zhejiang coast in the East China Sea within Zhoushan prefecture.
- Economy and character: Part of the Zhoushan archipelago off the Zhejiang coast, the island is inhabited and associated with fishing, seafood production and local coastal tourism.
How to Get to Jintang Island#
Ferries and boats operate between Zhoushan’s islands and the mainland; Jintang is accessible from Ningbo and Zhoushan ferry terminals.
Tips for Visiting Jintang Island#
- If exploring, notify local municipal offices about access to island facilities.
- Bring sun protection and sturdy shoes for rocky shorelines.
- Combine the island visit with local seafood restaurants in the archipelago for a fuller day.
Best Time to Visit Jintang Island#
Spring and autumn are pleasant for visiting; summer is busiest but can be hot and humid.
Weather & Climate near Jintang Island#
Jintang Island's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1217 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (165 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.