Shanghai's most accessible island with a beach has to be Shengsi Islands! Located south of the mouth of the Yangtze, Shengsi Islands (Chinese: 嵊泗列岛) are administered by Shengsi County of Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province. They comprise 404 islands, of which just 16 are inhabitable. 

One of the most attractive things to do in Shengsi is taking boats to catch fish with the local fishermen. To enable visitors to experience a fisherman’s life style, the special local tourism program “happy fishing” has been set up. After a catch, visitors can take their seafood to the local restaurants and have the chefs cook a great meal only at the cost of a small fee. Tian’ao Village Square is a hot spot of seafood eateries where visitors can choose from plenty of options and enjoy the delicious food.

Besides the wonderful natural scenery, the islands are also rich in cultural relics, and Sijiao Island is the one with the most illustrious history. Its peaceful environment has attracted many monks and Buddhists to come here, and temples began to spring up since ancient times. The top of Sijiao Island is where tourists can go to have a bird's eye view of the beach. 

(Executive Editor: Yongliu HE)