A stunning view of Huaniao township in Shengsi county. [Photo/ssnews.zjol.com.cn]

Through years of efforts, Huaniao township in Shengsi county, Zhoushan has become modernized and beautiful with "love and art" as its core theme, and has recently earned recognition as a typical case at the provincial level in Zhejiang.

Huaniao township is composed of Huaniao Island and its surrounding 11 islands. In recent years, the township has continued to create love-themed islands with a healthy and slow-paced lifestyle, blending its mountain and sea scenery.

Huaniao township has strengthened its infrastructure, creating romantic love-themed travel routes. Core projects of improving the lighthouse, passenger terminal, and pocket parks have been completed. Additionally, the layout of streets and alleys has been optimized, integrating color schemes, installation art, and greenery to create romantic scenes.

Themed accommodations are scattered across an island in Huaniao township. [Photo/ssnews.zjol.com.cn]

The township has developed "customized tours" that offer high-quality, personalized services to meet diverse needs of visitors. It has also introduced various business forms, including restaurants, imaging, travel photography, and themed accommodations, providing visitors with a richer and more diverse tourism experience.

By holding various love-themed activities, the Huaniao township has merged love elements with island-wide art tourism, turning itself an ideal wedding destination for young people. The township has also activated local cultural heritage, integrating them with art tourism.