Lovers' Rock of Shengshan

Lovers' Rock of Shengshan

Lovers' Rock is located in the southwest of the Shengshan scenic area, surrounded by the sea on three sides and backed by mountains, and is one of the most spectacular rock formations in Shengsi.

Two towering rocks stand high—one resembles a fisherman wearing a pine hat, leaning slightly forward as if kissing his newlywed wife goodbye before heading out to sea. It symbolizes the bittersweet parting of lovers, the bride’s longing gaze, and her yearning eyes.

In the island fishing villages, “Lovers' Rock” embodies the longing and hardships of married life for fishermen and their wives. In the past, going out to sea to fish was extremely perilous—for fishermen, the boat was their home and also their gateway to death. Wives would stand on the shore, waiting anxiously for their husbands’ safe return. As a result, there are many other reefs around Shengshan that resemble fisherwomen, which locals call “Waiting-for-Husband Rocks.”

Address: Southwest of Shengsi Islands Scenic Area, Zhoushan City

Type: Geological Landform

Ticket Information:

No admission fee required.

Transportation

Shengshan is a major fishing port and market in the entire Zhoushan Fishing Ground. Shengshan Island is the easternmost large island in the Zhoushan Archipelago, facing Gouqi Island across the sea, with frequent ferry services between the two.

Depart from Sijiao Island, boarding at Xiaocaiyuan Pier in Caiyuan Town (Location: Wulong Township at the foot of Dabeishan Mountain)

1. “Shengxiang No. 2” (Full fare: 46 RMB): Departs at 7:40 AM. On odd-numbered dates, it makes stops at Lvhua Island, Huaniao Island, and Gouqi Island en route—you may get on or off at these islands—and arrives at Shengshan Island around 11:30 AM. On even-numbered dates, it makes no stops and goes directly to Shengshan. After arriving, “Shengxiang No. 2” returns the same way, reaching Xiaocaiyuan Pier around 3:00 PM. 2. Speedboat “Maosheng No. 6” (Fare: 62 RMB): Departs at 3:30 PM and arrives directly at Shengshan Island about an hour later. It then returns to Xiaocaiyuan Pier around 4:45 PM the same day. After arriving in Shengshan Town, you can take a tricycle or walk to Lovers' Rock.