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Putuo Mountain Scenic Area
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Putuo Mountain Scenic Area

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Putuo Mountain is the sacred site of Guanyin Bodhisattva, renowned as the "Putuo Mountain Scenic Area." Visitors and pilgrims never miss the three grand temples—Puji, Fayu, and Huiji—along with the 33m-tall Nanhai Guanyin statue. The mountain's charming coastal scenery adds to its allure, offering delightful experiences like strolling along Qianbu Sands and admiring the reclining Buddha view over the sea. Putuo Mountain Island is located east of Zhoushan Island, with no road access—only ferry service to Putuo Mountain Pier is available. The elongated island spans approx. 7 km in length, with attractions spaced 2–10 km apart. Nearby attractions can be explored on foot, while distant ones are accessible via the island's itinerary buses departing from the pier's passenger terminal. Additionally, Foding Mountain offers cable car rides, and Luojia Mountain—a small island approx. 5 km east of Putuo Mountain—is reachable by boat (accessible exclusively from Putuo Mountain Island as part of the Putuo Mountain Scenic Area). The attractions in Putuo Mountain Scenic Area are mainly distributed across three zones. Visitors can explore all attractions within each zone together, with each zone requiring approximately half a day to visit. Travelers can plan their itinerary based on their accommodation location and arrival time on the island. Zone 1: Centered around Puji Temple, the western side of the island features attractions like the West Heaven Scenic Area. As the island's main temple dedicated to Guanyin, Puji Temple stands alongside the Duobao Pagoda, one of Putuo Mountain's three treasures. The West Heaven Scenic Area boasts numerous attractions including Pantuo Rock, Heart Character Rock, and Meifu Temple. Zone 2: In the southern area, you'll find attractions like the Nanhai Guanyin statue, Zizhu Forest, Bukenqu Guanyin Temple, and Nantian Gate. The Nanhai Guanyin statue is the island's landmark structure, while Bukenqu Guanyin Temple holds legendary tales of Putuo Mountain that you won't want to miss. Zone 3: Centered around Foding Mountain, the area features two temples: Fayu Temple and Huiji Zen Temple. The other two treasures of Mount Putuo - the Nine Dragons Caisson Ceiling and the Yangzhi Guanyin Stele - are located in Fayu Temple and Yangzhi Zen Temple adjacent to it respectively. If time permits, you can also take a boat to Luojia Mountain, which typically requires about half a day. In addition to these religious attractions, there are two bathing beaches on the eastern side of the island: Thousand-Step Sand near Fayu Temple and Hundred-Step Sand near Purple Bamboo Grove. Visitors who enjoy ocean views and water activities are welcome to visit.Zhoushan · 17.5km from downtown
Puji Temple
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Putuo Mountain Scenic Area

Puji Temple

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Puji Zen Temple, also known as the "front temple", is the main temple dedicated to Guanyin in the whole mountain. It has a quiet artistic conception and is a good place to worship and pray. Puji Zen Temple, Fayu Temple and Huiji Temple are known as the three major temples. It is also a temple with relatively strong incense on Putuo Mountain. During holidays, it is often crowded with tourists and pilgrims. Entering the temple, you will pass a stone archway. Next to it is a stele engraved with "Civil and military officials, soldiers, civilians, etc., dismount here". When you arrive here, you will start your tour of Puji Zen Temple. After passing the stone archway is the Imperial Stele Pavilion, and then go forward to Haiyin Pond. It is the release pond of the Zen temple. There are many red carps in the pond. In summer, the lotus flowers in the pond are very beautiful. There are three bridges on the pond, and there are stone benches on the bridges. It feels great to sit on the bridges and enjoy the scenery. To the east of the pond, the Yongshou Arch Bridge and its reflection between the white clouds and ancient trees have always been a murderous scene. There is a screen wall in front of the bridge, on which are written the five characters "Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva", and many tourists take pictures here. In front of Haiyin Pond is the main building of Puji Zen Temple. Along the central line, there are Yuantong Hall, Sutra Library, Abbot Hall and other halls. There are bell towers, drum towers, side halls, guest rooms and other buildings on both sides of the main hall. The layout has some Qing Dynasty palace style. Among them, Yuantong Hall is the main hall of Puji Zen Temple. "Yuantong" is another name for Guanyin Bodhisattva. It is Guanyin Bodhisattva enshrined here, which is equivalent to the main hall of a general temple. In addition to the large space and exquisite architecture, the unique feature of Yuantong Hall is the male Guanyin inside, as well as the thirty-two response bodies of Guanyin Bodhisattva, which is the appearance of the Bodhisattva when he appears in the legend. You can ask for some incense in the temple, and many people pray here every day. The Duobao Pagoda on the southeast side of the temple is built with Taihu stones, which can be seen from a distance in Haiyin Pond. The Xitian Attraction on the west side is a good place to watch the sunset, while the Baibusha Beach, more than 100 meters to the east, is a good place for swimming in summer.Zhoushan · 17.3km from downtown
Putuoshan Foding Mountain Cableway

Putuoshan Foding Mountain Cableway

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Foding Mountain Scenic Area, also known as Baihua Ding and Bodhisattva Ding, is the main mountain of Putuo Mountain. The branches of the mountain extend to the south, north and east respectively. The main peak is 291.3 meters above sea level. From a distance, the peaks are like arches, and the tops are like cups and scoops, covering the water.Zhoushan · 18.7km from downtown
Nanhai Guanyin
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Putuo Mountain Scenic Area

Nanhai Guanyin

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The 33-meter-high Nanhai Guanyin Statue is the most notable landmark of Mount Putuo. It is located at the southern end of Shuangfeng Peak. There are two stories at the base of the statue. The first floor displays 20 portraits on its copper pillars related to the legend of Guanyin, as well as four woodcut murals that are worth visiting. The second floor holds 500 copper statues of Guanyin, and each one of them has a unique pose; it is worth visiting to compare and contrast the various statues.Zhoushan · 18km from downtown
Fayu Temple

Fayu Temple

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Fayu Temple, also known as Hou Temple, is located in the middle of Putuo Mountain Scenic Area. Its size is second only to the “Former Temple” Puji Temple, one of the three major temples of Putuo. Fayu Temple is based on the mountain and is divided into six floors. Into the mountain gates are upgraded in order, there is the Tianwang Hall on the central axis, the Jade Buddha Hall on the back, the Bell and Drum Tower between the two temples, and the Guanyin Temple, the Imperial Monument Hall, the Daxiong Hall, the Tibetan Classics, and the Abbot Hall. There are so many pilgrims who come here every day, and it is one of the temples that visitors to Mount Putuo can't miss.Zhoushan · 18km from downtown
Huiji Temple

Huiji Temple

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Huiji Temple is located on Mount Foding Mountain in Putuo Mountain, also known as Fodingshan Temple and one of the three major temples of Putuo Mountain. The Huiji Temple has a unique architecture. The temple is built close to the mountains. The interior is spacious and magnificent. The temple is deeply hidden in the forest and is known for its quietness. In addition, due to its location on the mountain, a platform in front of the temple is a good place to watch the sunrise and sunset.Zhoushan · 17.9km from downtown
Putuo Mountain Scenic Area - Qianbusha Beach

Putuo Mountain Scenic Area - Qianbusha Beach

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Qianbu Beach in Putuoshan Scenic Area, Zhoushan City, is one of the larger beaches in the Putuoshan Scenic Area. Located on the eastern coast of the scenic area, it's not far from Fayu Temple in the north. Stretching nearly 2 kilometers from Jibao Ridge in the south to Wanghaiting in the northeast, Qianbu Beach is more expansive and has finer sand than Baibu Beach in Putuoshan Scenic Area to its south, making it a great place for strolling and enjoying the sea view. Many tourists choose to come here after their mountain and temple visits, walking barefoot on the beach, feeling the sea breeze and listening to the sound of the tide. A leisurely stroll on the sand washes away the day's fatigue. At the northern end of the beach, there is a large rock that is exposed at low tide, inscribed with the words "Listening to the Tide." Stone steps lead up to Wanghaiting, offering a panoramic view of the boundless sea.In addition, you can also see the reclining Buddha of Luojia Mountain in the sea from Qianbu Dasha in Putuoshan Scenic Area, Zhoushan City. If you want to watch the sunrise over the sea, it is recommended to stay in a hotel near Qianbu Dasha in Putuoshan Scenic Area, Zhoushan City. Check the sunrise time and get up early to walk to the beach to watch the sunrise. Chaoyang Cave, where Putuoshan Scenic Area-Baibusha and Putuoshan Scenic Area-Qianbu Dasha meet, is a good place to watch the sunrise in Putuoshan Scenic Area. Taking a walk in the evening at Qianbu Dasha in Putuoshan Scenic Area, Zhoushan City, and watching the moon and the night view of Putuoshan Scenic Area is also a very poetic experience. The beach of Qianbu Dasha in Putuoshan Scenic Area, Zhoushan City is flat and wide, and the sand is very soft and clean. Although the swimming facilities are not as complete as those at Baibusha in Putuoshan Scenic Area, many tourists still swim here in the summer. If you want to swim, staying at a hotel near Qianbu Dasha in Putuoshan Scenic Area, Zhoushan City is a good choice. You can wear flip-flops and walk to the beach to play in the water, then shower and change clothes back at the hotel. Also, there are many small crabs on the beach at night, attracting many tourists to catch them with flashlights, which is quite fun.Zhoushan · 18.2km from downtown
Mount Putuo Scenic Area-Purple Bamboo Grove

Mount Putuo Scenic Area-Purple Bamboo Grove

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Mount Putuo Scenic Area-Purple Bamboo Grove is located at the southeastern end of Putuo Mountain Scenic Area, facing Luojia Hill across the sea. What people often refer to as "Purple Bamboo Forest" is not a patch of purple bamboo, but rather a collection of attractions includingPurple Bamboo Forest, Bukenqu Guanyin Yard, and Chaoyin Cave. This area was an early site of Guanyin worship onPutuo Mountain, and many visitors come here drawn by the legend of "Bukenqu Guanyin." Entering the scenic area from the parking lot, go straight at the intersection to reach Nanhai Guanyin and Guanyintiao Scenic Spot, or turn left and walk to the end to findPurple Bamboo Forest. The gate ofPurple Bamboo Forestis combined withHeavenly King Hallin a unique architectural design. Above the central door ofHeavenly King Hallrises a gate tower that serves as the entrance archway, with the inscription "Bu Tan Purple Bamboo Forest" written by Kang Youwei. The temple is modest in size, with the main building beingYuantong Hall, which houses a seated statue of Guanyin with purple bamboo, where visitors can offer prayers. Additionally, the temple features many calligraphic plaques and couplets by famous artists, rich in Zen spirit, worth a careful look. ExitingPurple Bamboo Forest, follow the path opposite toward the sea to reach Bukenqu Guanyin Yard and Chaoyin Cave. Along the way, you can seeSea-Viewing Pavilionin front of Bukenqu Guanyin Yard from a distance. The temple is small; the original ancient nunnery has long disappeared, and the current buildings are newly constructed. However, this is one of the earliest temple sites onPutuo Mountain, marking the beginning of Buddha worship, making it a must-visit spot in Putuo Mountain Scenic Area. Opposite Bukenqu Guanyin Yard is Chaoyin Cave, half-submerged in the sea, where the tides surge in and out day and night with a thunderous roar. Enjoying the sea view here, you can see Luojia Hill in the distance, resembling a giant Buddha lying on the sea—a beautiful sight. Legend has it that this was a place where Guanyin manifested, so devout believers often interpret the sound of the tides as the Buddha's teachings, adding a mystical aura to Chaoyin Cave. Nearby stands a stele inscribed with "Prohibition of Self-Sacrifice and Finger Burning," a reminder that in the past, many devotees would jump into the cave to sacrifice themselves or burn their fingers in front of Bukenqu Guanyin Yard, believing this would lead to enlightenment. The local governor erected this stele to stop such practices. Today, no one engages in such acts, and this history has become a favorite story for tour guides, while the stele serves as a photo spot for visitors. After touring Mount Putuo Scenic Area-Purple Bamboo Grove, you can walk further south to pay homage to the 33-meter-tall Nanhai Guanyin. Additionally, the area is close to the pier; walking back to the pier, you can also visitSouth Heaven Gateand other nearby attractions along the way.Zhoushan · 18km from downtown
Foding Mountain

Foding Mountain

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The Putuoshan Scenic Area - Fodingshan in Zhoushan City is located on the north side of Putuoshan Island and is the highest peak on Putuoshan. Huiji Temple on the mountain is one of the three major temples of Putuoshan and is very popular, so there are always many tourists visiting the Putuoshan Scenic Area - Fodingshan in Zhoushan City for worship. Along Xiangyun Road on Mount Putuo, you can often see pilgrims prostrating themselves every three steps, and you'll also pass by the stone inscription "Sea and Sky Buddhist Kingdom". Visitors can walk up Mount Putuo along Xiangyun Road next to Fayu Temple, which takes about 45 minutes to reach the summit. For a less strenuous option, you can take the cable car up and walk a short distance to reach Huiji Temple at the summit. Taking the cable car up and then walking down is a more suitable choice. Huiji Temple is the main attraction for most tourists visiting the Putuoshan Scenic Area - Fodingshan in Zhoushan City. The temple is quite large, and it is said that the temple's goddess of childbirth helps people fulfill their wishes for fertility, attracting many people to worship and pray for blessings. Due to its high elevation, the platform in front of the temple is a great spot to watch the sunrise and sunset.Zhoushan · 17.8km from downtown
Bukenqu Guanyin Yard

Bukenqu Guanyin Yard

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Bukenqu Guanyin Yard is located within the Purple Bamboo Forest. It is one of the earliest temple sites on Putuo Mountain, and combined with the legend of "Bukenqu Guanyin" (Guanyin who refused to leave), it has become a famous temple outside the "Three Major Temples of Putuo." Pilgrims come to worship in an endless stream every day, and because the temple is built by the sea, it is also an ideal spot for photography enthusiasts. Walking from the Purple Bamboo Forest Temple toward the sea, you will soon reach Bukenqu Guanyin Yard. This temple is small in size, but it is recognized as the origin of Putuo Mountain's "Buddhist Kingdom of Sea and Sky." Almost every pilgrim or visitor who comes here can tell a few lines of the "Bukenqu Guanyin" legend. It is said that when the Japanese monk Huie was bringing a statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva back to his country from Wutai Mountain, the sea suddenly became rough as the ship passed through the Lotus Ocean of the Zhoushan Archipelago. The monk believed that the Bodhisattva did not wish to go east, so he went ashore and left the statue behind. Later, a farmer on the island vacated his own house to enshrine the Guanyin who refused to leave. This led to the first "Bukenqu Guanyin Yard" on the island, as well as the various large and small Buddhist temples on Putuo Mountain. The original temple building is long gone, and the temple seen today was rebuilt in the 1980s. Perhaps because of this legend, unlike traditional Chinese Buddhist temples with yellow walls, it looks more like a Japanese building. Although there are not many ancient relics left in the temple, the legendary stories about this place are widely known, so it is very popular with pilgrims every day. In addition to the Tang-style Eleven-Faced Guanyin statue enshrined in the main hall, there is a "33 Guanyin Sacred Sites" corridor on the west side of the temple, which houses 33 Guanyin statues that the devout can worship one by one. The Sea-Viewing Pavilion opposite Bukenqu Guanyin Yard is a great place to view the sea, and you can take a short break here when there are not many tourists. The nearby Chaoyin Cave, tucked away in a corner, is also suitable for enjoying the sea view and listening to the bustling sound of the tides. Many tourists also take photos in front of the "Prohibition of Self-Sacrifice and Finger Burning" stele.Zhoushan · 18km from downtown

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This stay exceeded my expectations! The hotel has a great location with a nice sea view. The rooms were clean and tidy, and the bedding was soft and comfortable. Xiao Lin at the front desk was very welcoming and responsive, quickly answering any requests. The public areas were beautifully maintained and great for taking photos. The breakfast had a wide variety of options and tasted delicious. Overall, the place was quiet and relaxing, perfect for a relaxing vacation.

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率土之滨03881 August 2023
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Puji Temple (commonly known as the Front Temple) is located at the southern foot of Lingjiu Peak on Baihua Peak of Putuo Mountain in Putuo District, Zhoushan City. It is one of the three major temples in Putuo Mountain, a famous Buddhist holy place in China. It is unique in planning, layout and architectural design. It is a typical representative of Chinese temple architecture and an important relic of official architecture in Zhejiang Province during the Qing Dynasty. It has high historical, cultural and artistic value. [1] Puji Temple covers an area of ​​26,000 square meters. The entire group of buildings faces south and was founded in the second year of Zhenming in the Later Liang Dynasty (916). It was rebuilt and destroyed many times. In the 28th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1689), Emperor Kangxi issued an edict to rebuild the temple during his southern tour and later gave it the inscription "Puji Qunling".

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Anonymous user3 June 2025
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It's great! I take this every time I come here! It leads to Foding Mountain, which can save a lot of time. It's comfortable to sit up and walk down! The scenery along the way is great, and you can also see kittens playing. It feels so comfortable to be close to nature!

Putuoshan Foding Mountain Cableway

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叉叉果21 June 2025
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值得去,一路风景优美,有山有海,海浪声和寺庙的钟声很治愈,海风和路边的绣球花很惬意。33米观音像俯瞰众生,法相庄严。

Nanhai Guanyin

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南瓜瓜瓜233330 January 2026
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Fayu Temple offers free incense and is very close to Qianbu Beach. You can take a shuttle bus from the pier to Fayu Temple first, then walk to Qianbu Beach to watch the sunset! Baibu Beach is a bit of a distance away, but it's a filming location for Journey to the West!

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旅游的旅游9 September 2025
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The following is a 150-word reflection on my visit to Huiji Temple: Stepping into Huiji Temple, one feels transported to a world of Zen. The temple's buildings are arranged in a harmonious pattern, their yellow walls and black tiles contrasting with the verdant mountains and trees, creating a tranquil painting. The glazed tiles of the Main Hall gleam in the sunlight, as if illuminated by the Buddha's light. Standing on the observation deck in front of the temple, gazing out at the distant merging of mountains and sea, a gentle breeze brings a sense of tranquility and peace. Here, listening to the lingering Buddhist chants and observing the devout worshippers, one finds an unprecedented sense of peace and cleansing in the soul. It truly deserves to be called the pure land of Putuo Mountain.

Huiji Temple

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秀枫翠谷23 July 2025
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Qianbusha Beach in Putuo Mountain is truly a paradise on earth. It is the largest beach in Putuo Mountain, about 1,750 meters long. The sand is as fine as gold, soft and pure. Walking on it feels like walking on brocade. The wide and gentle sand surface makes people open-minded. The waves are moored on the shore day and night, and the sound of waves is endless, magnificent and poetic. You can watch the sunrise in the morning and the sunset in the evening. Whether walking, sitting or meditating, it is extremely pleasant. It is a great place for people to forget their troubles and get close to nature.

Putuo Mountain Scenic Area - Qianbusha Beach

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godknows28 July 2021
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The Zizhulin stop of the Putuoshan sightseeing bus actually leads to the Nanhai Guanyin. It takes about 700 to 800 meters to walk, and there are one or two scenic spots in the middle. There are a lot of people at the Nanhai Guanyin. The Buddha statue does not look particularly tall, but the view is good because it is close to the sea.

Mount Putuo Scenic Area-Purple Bamboo Grove

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kk的kk25 February 2025
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Climbing the winding stone steps of the Buddha's Head Mountain in Putuo Mountain, the moment you reach the top, the view is suddenly open, the ancient temple is solemn, the mountains and the sea embrace each other, and your heart finds peace in the magnificent scenery and Zen atmosphere.

Foding Mountain

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何游天下4 August 2021
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The Bukenqu Guanyin Temple is located in the Putuo Mountain Scenic Area in Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province, close to the Purple Bamboo Forest and the Nanhai Guanyin Statue. It is said that in the past, a Japanese monk took the Guanyin statue to Japan, but the storm was so strong on the way that he could not go there and had to place it here.

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