The best beaches close to you

Kayaking at Jinshan City Beach.

Jihu Beach

This is the largest beach in East China and often called the “Hawaii of Zhejiang”. You can enjoy many recreational activities here, including crab-catching as the creatures appear on the beach after sunset. Bring flashlights and buckets to catch them.

Address: in Jihu village of Shengsi county in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province

7:30 am to 10 pm, open seven days a week

Admission: 60 yuan

100 Steps Beach and 1,000 Steps Beach

These two secluded beaches are worth a peaceful stroll on a clear day. Temples dot the shoreline, several reachable from the beach by stairs and from the vantage points, the view of the bay is breathtaking.

Address: on the east coast of Putuo Mountain in Putuo district of Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province

7:30 am to 4:30 pm, all the year round

Admission: 20 yuan

Songlanshan Seashore Resort

Located near Ningbo, the beach resort has several caves for exploring, and protected reefs for diving along its 25-sq-km expanse.

Address: in Baisha Bay of Xiangshan county in Ningbo city, Zhejiang province