Flower and Bird Island

Flower and Bird Island

Huaniao island is located in the northernmost part of Shengsi archipelago. It is shaped like a seagull spreading its wings to fly. It is famous for its numerous flowers and beautiful forests. Because the island is surrounded by clouds all year round, it is also called fog island.

The tiger cave, cloud cave and ape cave on huaniao island are also one of the best scenic spots. It is said that cloud cave can reach the bottom of the sea. The South Bank of Xiaodong cliff is a good place to watch the waves. It is close to the sea and is a wonder. Huaniao island is full of natural flowers. Azalea, lily, Narcissus and other famous flowers can be seen everywhere. Especially in spring, the mountain flowers are rotten and fragrant. Mussels and groupers are also found in the crevices along the island.

Scenic landscape

The most famous sight on the flower and bird island is the flower and bird lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in 1870. The height of the cylindrical tower is more than 17 meters. It is marked with two horizontal lines of black on the top and white on the bottom. When the night comes, the xenon spotlight on the top of the tower will shoot around at the speed of one circle per minute, with a range of 22 nautical miles, In case of heavy fog, haze and poor visibility, the tower is also equipped with a high-power "fog whistle". The sound can be heard more than 10 nautical miles away to inform the ships. Due to its long history and magnificence, the lighthouse is also known as the largest lighthouse in the Far East, It is said that Yunwu cave can reach to the bottom of the sea. Dongya is a good place to watch the waves. It is close to the sea, with high winds and waves. It is a wonderful place. Huaniao island is naturally full of flowers. Azalea, lily, Narcissus and other famous flowers can be seen everywhere. Especially in spring, the mountain flowers are full of fragrance. Mussels and groupers are also produced along the cracks of the island, It is an ideal place for mountaineering, camping and fishing. Huaniao island is located in the northernmost part of Shengsi archipelago. It is shaped like a seagull spreading its wings to fly. It has many flowers and plants and beautiful forest valleys, so it is named huaniao island. Because the island is surrounded by clouds all year round, it is also known as the fog island. The most famous landscape on flower and bird island is the flower and bird lighthouse. Known as the largest lighthouse in the Far East, it is the second largest lighthouse in Asia. The flower and bird lighthouse was built by the British in the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. When night falls, a bright white light is emitted from the top of the tower, bringing hope and courage to the lost ships.

Flower and Bird Island Scenic Spot: 95 yuan / person time

geographical position

Address: qiankengding, huaniao Township, Shengsi County, Zhoushan City

Longitude: 122.68622

Latitude: 30.849139

Tel: 0580-5596999; 0580-55

Ticket information: no ticket required.