Putuo Mountain Scenic Area

Located in the eastern islands (Zhoushan Archipelago) of Zhejiang Province, Putuoshan Mountain (Mount Putuo, Putuo Mountain) is the abode of Avalokitesvara and one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains in China with Mount Emei in Sichuan, Mount Jiuhua in Anhui and Mount Wutai in Shanxi. The sand in One Hundred Steps Golden Beach is golden, pure and soft, just like a carpet. The waves splash on the beach day after day, making a rhythmed sound ceaselessly. The board water with little rocky reefs is a wonderful attraction for swimming-lovers. Swimming is only allowed in daytime between May and August. It will be more pleasant to walk on the beach barefoot. Stepping in the tender sand and letting the waves touch your feet, you will be more than comfortable and relaxed. When night comes, the pure sky bestrewed with resplendent star will give a life-long memory.

Putuo Mountain is one island among 1390 islands of Zhoushan archipelago of covering an area of 12.5 square kilometers. The Fudingshan Mountain is the highest peak of this mountain with 300 meters high above the sea level. Here, you can see a few temples, nunneries as well as monasteries. The beautiful landscapes along with the charm concerned with Buddhism make this mountain a sacred mountain. The ancient architecture complex as well as historical spots remained in this mountain were built in several dynasties, including Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. This mountain once had 82 temples and 128 huts, which could serve 4,000 monks as well as nuns at its heyday. While you walk on the paths, you are likely to come across monks in kasaya. Since this mountain is secluded and offers an evocative view of the ocean, it has long been regarded as the "pure land" in China. The average temperature of the whole year here is about 20 °C, making it a perfect place to learn about traditional Chinese culture as well as Buddhism. Also, you can see the bizarre rocks as well as queer cliffs everywhere. Along the line where the mountain connects with the sea, a lot of spectacular caves are very fascinating. The following attractions on Putuo Mountain Island are popular places to visit. #urbanexplorer #themeparks #templeblessed #bestislandtraveltowns#naturalwonders#themepark#nationalpark

This island is filled with temples and people come here to pray. Best day to visit is not on the weekend. We came on Thursday and it was already lots of people, but it was not packed and crowded. As we were leaving the island on Friday, people were starting to arrive and it was very crowded. To get around the island, it is not hard. There are shuttle buses that you can catch, and pay as you go. On the bus station, it tells you the next bus destination, so you won't be lost. Really enjoyed the view from the cable car where you can have a bird's eye view looking out the island. It is not a mainstream tourist destination, but it is still good to visit! #solstice #urbanexplorer #summervacation #beachvacation #chinatravel #summervacation#beachvacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

To say that Zhoushan's most famous scenic spot is Mount Putuo, Putuo Mountain is one of the four famous mountains of Buddhism in China. Nearly 10 million tourists come here this year. Putuo Mountain is the "net red" of Zhoushan. Putuoshan play, of course, bye bye, bye bye is also very particular: 1. Do not expose, exaggerated (avoid red clothes). 2. The sesame oil money can be cash, coins and five-yuan ten-dollar banknotes. At present, it is not possible to scan the sesame oil money. 3. Bye bye is best done before 12 o'clock, there is a threshold for entering the temple, and you must not step on the threshold. Male left female right, male first across the left foot, female across the right foot. The right side of the door to burn incense does not go back to the road, before washing Buddha, you must first wash your hands, first worship the middle Buddha, and then worship the rest of the Bodhisattva clockwise. 4. Wish: Tell the Buddha about his birthday and residence, what to do, don't be greedy, do not ask for more than three things, and then take three fragrances. 5. What to ask for each temple: Puji Temple: Guanyin is here, so the incense is the most prosperous. A total of 8 halls Yuantongbao Temple: Guanyin is in the body. Generally, I wished that I would like to sing in the heart of the South. Pu Xian Temple: Seeking work and career, and meditation in the heart of the "Nan Nothing Buddha". Gangzang Wang Dian: Do the filial piety, and meditation in the meditation of "Southern Buddhism". : For the rich man of wealth, seek for the fortune, and meditation in the heart of the "Southern Gambling Blue Bodhisattva". Pumen Hall: Thousands of thousands of eyes Guanyin are responsive, seeking marriage and family. Wenshu Temple: Studying for school, wisdom. Sanzhou induction hall: go to the devil, keep safe. Fayu Temple: seeking fame huiji Temple: the island is the most spiritual Shancai Cave: tourists and pilgrims will come here to seek fortune, most of the pilgrims are with two printed with more auspicious numbers Hundred dollar bills, then put the money back and forth on the words "Good Fortune Ancient Cave" and put it into the bag with the golden photo of the child with good money. Bring it back to the home, you can protect your family's wealth and prosperity. Guangjin. The money that has been wiped can only be used for merit, donation and other good deeds, and cannot be used for ordinary consumption. The tribute is also very simple, just a packet of peanuts and Want Want Snow Cake. - Putuoshan, ticket information: JAL: 06

It has been overcast and rainy in the Zhejiang and Shanghai area. I booked a ticket to Mount Putuo for the 24th, anxiously unsure of what the weather would be like. Fortunately, I caught the only sunny day in these days. Queuing for the boat and bus was pretty smooth, and I went straight to the destination. We didn't want to take the cable car to the top of the Buddha, so we walked down the trail instead. The scenery along the way was picturesque, with clear skies and fresh air. The first attraction was the Ancient Buddha Cave. Looking down, the temple looked brand new, so why call it the Ancient Buddha Cave? Curiosity led me down into the cave in the courtyard. Inside the cave was a Buddha statue and a spring. About twenty devout followers gathered in the cave, each taking spring water from the hands of the monks. I inquired and found out that the Buddha statue was erected at the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, destroyed during the Cultural Revolution, and later reconstructed. The cave and the spring are quite old. Continuing downhill, we arrived at Fayu Temple, one of the three major temples of Mount Putuo. This was my favorite place. The towering ancient trees framed the yellow monastery walls, deep and serene. The adjacent beach was a great place to relax and play. Between the temple and the beach, there was a grassy area like a green carpet, with a pond embedded in it, where the reflections of palm trees and goldfish swam together in the pond. If Mount Putuo is a paradise on earth, this place could be considered the paradise of Mount Putuo. I wanted to take a bus to Puji Temple, but seeing the long queue, I decided to continue walking. Puji Temple was even more crowded, with everyone holding incense and worshipping in all directions. I was worried about blocking the path between the worshippers and the Buddhas. After that, I walked to the Purple Bamboo Forest but didn't enter. The mountain gate faced the sea, offering a broad view. Not far away was the statue of the South Sea Guanyin, which was not very interesting, and the 6 yuan ticket was not worth it. After walking all the way, 7-8 kilometers, more than 30,000 steps, I was really exhausted. Personally, I think the scenery from the cable car station to the Ancient Buddha Cave is the best. The trail down from Fayu Temple barely has a view of the sea, and it's crowded, so taking a bus is a better choice. A complaint about the transportation in Mount Putuo. The day we went was a weekday, and the driver said it's almost this crowded every day, and much more so on holidays. At several major stations, there were dozens to hundreds of people, and at small stations, it was impossible to get on because the buses were already full. It's clear that there are not enough buses, or the arrangement is unreasonable.

Day1 Arrive at the island, and the innkeepers generally come to pick you up at the dock. The first stop is 1 Buddha Top Mountain Huiji Temple, where you need to take a cable car up the mountain. The scenery is quite nice (picture 18). After paying respects to the Buddha, you can enjoy a cup of Xide coffee. Next stop is 2 Fayu Temple (picture 4). After visiting Fayu Temple, you can go to the nearby 3 Shuangquan Zen Monastery for a photo shoot. Inside, there is a Buddha Heart Wall that is particularly photogenic (picture 3). Have dinner at 4 Changsheng Vegetarian Restaurant (picture 15), buffet for one person at 45, with a rich variety of dishes. After dinner, stroll back to the inn and buy some lucky bag pendants (the next day you can go to Puji Temple incense burner for blessings). Day2 Leave around 6 am, walk from the inn to 1 Puji Temple. There are breakfast shops along the way, where I had vegetarian noodles. Puji Temple is the most popular, and it's better to go earlier when there are fewer people. On the walls to the left and right of the entrance of Puji Temple (picture 8) are respectively: Namo Amitabha Buddha and Namo Guan Shi Yin Bodhisattva, where you can take photos and check in. At Mountain Academy (picture 5), I wrote postcards. To 2 Fanyin Cave (picture 6), take the bus to Fanyin Cave station, and a ten-minute walk will get you there. It's beautiful and you can see the sea. 3 Shancai Cave, prepare two 100 yuan notes, rub them three times on the stone stele, and then keep them in your wallet without spending them. Spend them the next year when you come back to Mount Putuo. 4 Finally, go to Guanyin, light incense in front of the Nanhai Guanyin statue and walk clockwise around the statue to make three wishes. You can also visit Guanyin Temple and the Bamboo Forest, which are all within walking distance of each other. Finally, head back to the dock to end the trip (if you're in a hurry and can't return to the inn to get your luggage, the innkeeper can deliver it to the dock).

Mount Putuo, one of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism and a famous site of worship for the bodhisattva Guanyin, is known as the 'Buddhist Kingdom in the Sea and Sky' and 'Holy Land in the South Sea.' It is acclaimed as the 'foremost serene place in the human world'. There are numerous ancient temples on Mount Putuo, scattered throughout the mountains and forests, in caves, and along the paths, truly embodying the saying, 'Where the mountain bends, a temple hides; when the path ends, a monk appears'. Puji Temple With a long history and profound culture, surrounded by pagodas and pools, guarded by ancient trees, it is solemn and majestic, with a royal aura. Fayu Temple Built against the mountain, shaded by ancient trees, with dragon carvings on the walls and precious relics in the algae wells, it is quiet, elegant, and spiritually charming. Huiji Temple Atop the mountain, amidst dense forests, accompanied by strange rocks and occasional mists, it is a place where the fragrance of incense marks the pilgrimage, and the peak of the Buddha touches the sky. South Sea Guanyin With all the trees in full splendor, the glow of dawn reflecting off the waves, the treasured statue stands tall, with an imposing presence and a dignified Dharma appearance, showing compassion to all beings. Baotuo Lecture Temple Nestled between mountains and sea, with twin bays side by side, its towers soar into the sky, and its corridors follow suit, magnificent and splendid, spreading the Dharma and preaching the scriptures. Due to time and physical constraints, I did not visit the Purple Bamboo Grove, the Mahayana Zen Monastery, or Mount Luojia. I will pay my respects next time.

Mount Putuo, a sacred place of Buddhism, a pure land on earth. Stepping onto this island is like entering a secluded fairyland. The mountains are lush, the sea is clear, ancient temples are hidden away, and the sound of bells and chimes cleanses the soul. Walking along the paths of Mount Putuo, with towering ancient trees on both sides and the fragrance of flowers in the air, one may occasionally see a devout pilgrim, holding scriptures and praying silently. Between the temples, incense curls, and the statues of Buddha are solemn, inspiring awe in the hearts of visitors. The waters of Mount Putuo are clear and transparent, and the beaches are fine and soft. Standing by the sea, listening to the waves hitting the rocks, watching the seagulls soar in the sky, one's mind naturally broadens. As the sun sets, the afterglow sprinkles on the sea surface, the sparkling waves are overwhelmingly beautiful. The night on Mount Putuo is even more peaceful. Moonlight spills over the ancient temples, highlighting their ancient charm. The occasional sound of chanting allows one to feel a sense of tranquility that is detached from the mundane world. A trip to Mount Putuo is not just a physical journey, but also a purification of the soul. Here, people can let go of worldly troubles, meditate, and appreciate the beauty of nature and the profundity of Buddhism.

Share my travel journal and experiences at Mount Putuo~~! Day2️⃣ Mount Putuo Scenic Area Had a full breakfast and set off for the dock early⛵️ It's recommended to buy tickets in advance on 'Putuo Mountain Yitong', round-trip boat tickets plus island admission🎫 a total of 💰220 With many devout people, we went to the island together~ I visited the two largest temples on Mount Putuo, Puji Temple and Fayu Temple, to pray Praying for peace and smoothness in the new year, that's happiness~ Since I had a full breakfast at the hotel, I didn't need to eat at noon and kept walking around the island Due to the large number of people on the island shuttle bus, I had to walk down the mountain Walked all the way to the dock at 3 pm, with 20,000 steps👣 exhausted Rushed back to the hotel for dinner, yellow croaker🐟, big shrimp🍤, braised pork🍖 Three people flaunting the joy of 8 dishes, who understands! . Day3️⃣ Recovering physically🔜 Getting ready to return🔙 Suffering from sore legs due to the aftermath of the long walk, it's not suitable to plan big activities today But if you have the energy, you can still go swimming~ workout~ walk the kid at the hotel! As for me, a little chicken, I can only rest! Fortunately, the hotel has a nice view It's suggested to walk down to the seaside from the lobby, a surprise seascape awaits you! There's a viewing platform here, with Wushi Pond and the sea in full view The sea breeze seems to erase all the fatigue of the day At this moment, all the anxiety and restlessness of the city have dissipated I think I've found the meaning of my trip to Zhoushan❣️ To hustle in the city but not forget to enjoy the sunset and the seascape Always have good intentions towards others, and be understanding and tolerant of the ordinary self Mount Putuo, we will meet again🤍

💕Wharf - Buddha's Summit: Take the island bus🚌, choose "Cableway to Buddha's Summit", the fare is 10 RMB per person, the cableway to Buddha's Summit is 40 RMB for a single trip, and a round trip is 70 RMB per person ☕️The popular coffee shop "Xi De" is right at Buddha's Summit 💕Puji Temple: Take the island bus🚌, choose "Puji Temple", a must-visit temple on Putuo, you can attend the morning class at the temple with an advance reservation 💕Puji Temple to South Sea Guanyin: I suggest walking🚶, about 20 minutes, you will pass through the Purple Bamboo Forest, and also the Unwilling-to-Go Guanyin, with the Hundred Step Sand scenic area 💕South Sea Guanyin to Wharf: Take the island bus🚌, this trip took me about 5 hours, if you have plenty of time, you will pass by Luojia Mountain, to go to Luojia Mountain you need to take a boat, and there are very few trips 🔆For this trip, I chose a business boat, 100 RMB per person, which allows you to skip the queue, about 20 minutes per trip, be sure to bring your ID card, otherwise you will need to print a temporary ID card to buy tickets, bring RMB, as the temple requires buying tickets and does not accept mobile payments, and there are shops in the scenic area where you can exchange change

Mount Putuo, with its profound Buddhist culture and stunning island scenery, attracts countless believers and tourists to come and pray sincerely, hoping for continuous good fortune in the new year. Today, let us follow this detailed guide, step into this immortal mountain in the East China Sea, and seek the peace and blessings within our hearts. 📍【Exploring the Blessed Land】Zhoushan·Mount Putuo 🚗Transportation Guide: Drive to Zhujiajian Cihang Wharf, then take the ferry directly to Mount Putuo. 🎫Cost: Each visitor needs to pay 215 yuan for a pass that includes the entrance ticket and round-trip ferry ticket. The island's scenic area bus and the incense offering tickets for each temple require additional fees. 🌟【Essential One-Day Tour of Mount Putuo】 Wharf➡️Foding Palace➡️Puji Temple➡️Fanyin Cave➡️Fayu Temple (Shuangquan Zen Temple)➡️South Sea Guanyin➡️Wharf (Note: This is a special route design for Mount Putuo, which does not cover the same ground twice, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery and focus on praying) 🌟【Four Must-Visit Attractions of Mount Putuo】 🎯1️⃣Fanyin Cave Nestled against the mountain and sea, Fanyin Cave has a unique structure and design concept, suitable for quietly listening to the waves crashing against the shore, meditating, and taking stunning photographs with a single snap. 🎯2️⃣South Sea Guanyin Statue As the symbol of Mount Putuo, the South Sea Guanyin Statue is a must-visit for every pilgrim to pray and make wishes. It is extremely popular, and amidst the bustling crowd of worshippers, countless sincere wishes are witnessed. 🎯3️⃣Puji Temple The incense-filled Puji Temple is the largest temple on Mount Putuo, with eight grand halls for you to visit and light incense, turning every wisp of smoke into the most sincere prayers and blessings. 🎯4️⃣Fayu Temple The equally grand Fayu Temple, known for the Buddha Heart Wall in the surrounding Shuangquan Zen Temple, adds a touch of Zen to your trip to Mount Putuo. 🌟【Travel Tips for Mount Putuo】 🔑1️⃣Cash is king: Be sure to carry cash, as the incense offering tickets in the temples only accept cash payments. 🔑2️⃣Green travel: Only buses and cable cars are provided as eco-friendly transportation within the scenic area, and private cars are not allowed to enter the core area. 🔑3️⃣Allow extra time: If time permits, you can also take the ferry to Luojia Mountain to experience another tranquil scenery. 🔑4️⃣Pay attention to the climate: The temperature in the mountain area is slightly lower than that in the city, so prepare warm clothing to prevent large temperature differences. 🌟A trip to Mount Putuo is not only a physical journey but also a spiritual cleansing. Whether you are seeking protection or longing for mountains and rivers, you will find your answer in this magical place. Pack your bags, bring your beautiful expectations, and we'll meet at Mount Putuo! 💚

Speaking of Zhoushan and Putuo Mountain, I consider myself quite authoritative, having visited three times with different people. Each experience was unforgettable, and each trip felt like a spiritual journey. Traveling with friends, family, or colleagues, fully relaxing is really great. I hope the experiences I share can help everyone who loves traveling just like me. The most recent trip was with my best friend to Zhoushan, where we had fun for 3 days, and it was the happiest one. On average, each person spent just over 800 yuan, which is a lot less than my first visit. This time, through a friend's recommendation, we found a local quality free travel service in Putuo Mountain. They took us around, and our hotel, tickets, and meals were all arranged by them. They were very humorous and patient, saving us a lot of trouble. Most importantly, Xiao Hui can plan the essential attractions for you according to your time and preferences, saving you from taking many detours. Highly recommended.