Yu'ao Village & Dayu Bay
渔岙村·大渔湾
A fishing village with a fortress from the anti-pirate period on the shores of Dayu Bay. The Ming-era Yuao fortress and harbor fishing boats make a typical southern Zhejiang seaport scene.
Yu’ao Village lies on the shore of Dayu Bay in Dayu Town. Dongshan and Yuanshan extend into the sea to the southeast, forming a natural harbor. After Jinxiang was established as a garrison in the 20th year of the Hongwu era, Yu’ao founded a fortified village and became one of the 11 directly administered villages of Jinxiang Garrison. The Yu’ao fortress still stands. The village has the Haiyan Road coastal boardwalk, Wenhui Pagoda, guesthouses, and cafés, making it a popular stop along the 168 Coastline. Entry is free. Parking is limited, so arrive early on holidays. The coordinates are estimates.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jinxiang Ming Garrison Town
- Yanting Golden Beach
- Cangnan 168 Golden Coastline
- Zhongdun Village & Palm Bay (Chixi)
- Wucheng Moon Bay Beach
- Yuliao Beach
- Hedingshan Mountain
- Wenzhou Alum Mine Museum