Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, is the first prefecture-level island city in China. It is located at the intersection of the Yangtze River and the East China Sea. It is approximately 500 nautical miles from major ports in Northeast Asia and the western Pacific, and serves as a major gateway for ocean-river intermodal transport, and for the Yangtze River Delta region to further reach out to the outside world. Zhoushan plays an important role in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Yangtze River Economic Belt Strategy.

Renowned for its Buddhist culture and fishing industry, the city is famed as the "Buddha Realm between Sea and Sky" and the "City of Fishery and Ports". It attracts many tourists every year with its enchanting island scenery, delicious seafood and profound Buddhist culture.

Zhoushan covers 22,200 square kilometers (20,800 sq km of sea area and 1,440 sq km of land area), with 2,085 islands and a permanent population of 1.158 million by the end of 2023. It is divided into two districts and two counties: Dinghai district, Putuo district, Daishan county and Shengsi county.

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