Putuo Mountain Pitfall Avoidance Record｜After walking 20,000 steps, I uncovered all the Buddhist essentials and little-known facts!

Who understands, family! Charging to Putuo Mountain with the idea of "purifying the soul," I almost got worn out into a "walking disabled" on the stone paths 🚶‍♀️ Fortunately, after stepping through all the pitfalls, I gathered a full page of practical tips—praying + photo spots + food guide, newbies can just copy this! 🗺️ Two routes to become legendary! Say no to ineffective walking 🔹 Early Bird Blessing Route (Weekend version for workers) Pier → Nanhai Guanyin (arrive before 7 AM! Soft light for photos, no backlight, lotus tile floor looks amazing from above) → Puji Temple (few worshippers before 8 AM, very effective for wealth prayers at Jialan Hall ✨) → Fayu Temple (Nine-Dragon Wall looks more Zen on rainy days) → Cable car up to Foding Mountain (one-way 40 yuan, don’t force yourself to climb 1,088 steps if you’re tired) ✅ Tips: Walk clockwise around Nanhai Guanyin for clearer wishes! 🔹 Leisure Photo Route (a must for art lovers) Skip Guanyin Courtyard (blue windows and white walls with full Japanese vibe) → Fanyin Cave (cliffside plank road with sea and sky horizon shots) → Qianbu Beach (mirror-like sand at low tide) → Xitian Scenic Area (Pantuo Rock for sunset, the evening glow turning the sea red is super healing) 💰 Pitfall Red and Black List! Spend every penny wisely ✔️ Must-do: - Buy a 30 yuan bus pass! Single rides cost 5-10 yuan, saving you dozens by the end of the day - Buy eco-friendly incense for 15 yuan at the "Zhengxiang Shop" at the scenic entrance, half the price of the pier - Eat 8-element noodles at Huiji Temple, mushroom and gluten so fresh you’ll stomp your feet ❌ Avoid: - Don’t trust unlicensed cars at the pier! Taking the tourist bus from Zhoushan Station directly to Zhujiajian Pier is more reliable - Be cautious with seafood stalls in the scenic area! Only trust the clearly priced stalls at Shenjiamen Fishing Port - The popular vegetarian restaurant is too expensive; "Xianghua Vegetarian" next to Fayu Temple offers full meals for 35 yuan 📸 Secret photo spots + blessing trivia 1. Night tour at Puji Temple’s Haiyin Pond! Take ancient-style reflection photos after lights on at 7:30 PM, free for great shots 2. Rub 100-yuan bills ending in 8 or 9 on the wall at Shancai Cave for wealth luck, full ritual vibe 3. Under the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree at Puji Temple’s Imperial Stele Hall, praying for love is said to be very effective 4. Don’t be sad on rainy days! The rain and mist around the ancient temples create a “Zen atmosphere” that’s a hidden gem for seasoned visitors 🧳 Lifesaving gear list! Missing one will make you regret for three days - Air-cushioned sneakers 👟: Stone paths + steps, sisters in leather shoes are crying while walking - Cash change 💴: Temples only accept cash for incense and flower tickets, prepare 5 or 10 yuan bills - Thin windbreaker 🧥: Strong sea wind, you’ll catch a chill quickly after sweating - Folding umbrella ☂️: Strong island UV rays, sudden showers come without warning 🍜 Foodie must-tries! No pitfalls in vegetarian and seafood dishes - Foding Mountain vegetarian meal: Mushroom gluten is a must-try, 20 yuan fills you up, very affordable - Abao Seafood Noodles: A local secret spot, 30 yuan for a big bowl full of ingredients - Jianmin Pastry Shop: Seaweed-flavored pastries with sweet and salty taste, top choice for souvenirs - Yuanjin Snack Shop: Freshly baked lard scallion pancakes, one person can show off 5‼️ Don’t be fooled by “Buddhist-style travel” anymore! Good planning lets you truly find peace between morning bells, evening drums, golden sands, and white waves~ Wishing everyone’s wishes come true and that your feet won’t hurt when you descend✨