Dayushan Island
嵛山岛
A high mountain-meadow island in the East China Sea. Its summit, over 200 m above sea level, holds large and small heavenly lakes and vast grasslands, earning it the name 'Heavenly Lake of the Sea'.
Dayushan Island is the main island of Yushan Town in Fuding. At the highest point of the island, a mountain basin contains two freshwater lakes, known as the Heavenly Lakes. They are surrounded by rolling mountain meadows, and from the shore you can see the blue East China Sea, making for unique scenery. The island was once named one of 'China's Top Ten Most Beautiful Islands'. After landing, take the island sightseeing bus or hire a car to the Heavenly Lakes scenic area. You can stroll the meadow trails, watch livestock grazing by the lakes, or climb up for a view of the whole island. The fishing village serves fresh seafood and has guesthouses. Admission to the island scenic area was about 40 yuan originally, and the round-trip boat ticket is about 100 yuan (subject to the prices announced for the year). Getting there: take a boat from Xiamen Township in Fuding or from a pier near Sansha. The crossing takes about 40 minutes, with only one or two sailings in the morning and afternoon. Boats stop in rough seas, so confirm the schedule in advance. A day trip or an overnight stay is recommended.
Opening hours
Per boat schedule (usually departs morning, returns afternoon)