Zhujiajian IslandAbout Zhujiajian Island
Zhujiajian Island is one of the islands in the Zhoushan Archipelago of Zhejiang Province and forms part of Zhoushan prefecture-level city. The island is known for its sandy beaches, coastal scenery and seaside recreation.
Visitors find accessible bathing beaches and coastal promenades, plus short coastal roads that provide viewpoints over the sea. The island has been developed for tourism with beach facilities and local seafood restaurants.
Administratively the island belongs to Zhoushan and is connected to the nearby main island of Zhoushan by bridge links and road connections, enabling vehicle and bus access from the mainland via Zhoushan’s bridge network.
- Connections: The island is part of Zhoushan city and connected to nearby Zhoushan Island by a series of bridges, making it accessible by car and bus.
What to See#
- Xihai Beach: Xihai Bathing Beach is the island’s main sandy beach and public bathing area, popular during summer months for swimming and sunbathing.
- Coastal roads and viewpoints: Coastal roads and scenic headlands with viewpoints along the island provide short driving loops and vantage points over the East China Sea.
Nearby Attractions to Zhujiajian Island
Best Time to Visit Zhujiajian Island
Best from spring through autumn for pleasant weather and outdoor activities; summer is beach season.
Weather & Climate near Zhujiajian Island
Zhujiajian 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 4°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1235 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 3° | 53 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 74 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Acceptable | 7° - 13° | 7° | 102 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 11° - 18° | 15° | 115 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.8h |
| May | Good | 16° - 22° | 19° | 133 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.5h |
| June | Good | 20° - 26° | 23° | 160 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.4 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.9h |
| July | Excellent | 24° - 30° | 32° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 4.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.7h |
| August | Very Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 136 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 4.0 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Very Good | 22° - 27° | 24° | 166 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 1.5 high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 17° - 23° | 20° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.3h |
| November | Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 5.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| December | Good | 6° - 12° | 7° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.2h |
How to Get to Zhujiajian Island
Zhujiajian is connected to Zhoushan city by road bridges and is reachable by car or bus from Zhoushan’s central ferry and transport hubs. Regular ferry services also connect larger islands in the Zhoushan archipelago to the mainland ports in Ningbo and Zhoushan.
Tips for Visiting Zhujiajian Island
- Explore the coastal promenade early in the morning to watch local fishermen and the market activity.
- Rent a bike to circle the island-cyclists report quiet roads and rewarding coastal views.
- Visit out-of-the-way temples and small villages on the island's east side for less-crowded experiences.