A pocket-sized island, Putuo Mountain in Erhai Lake
Putuo Xiao, a legendary 'seal' thrown into Erhai Lake by the Goddess of Mercy to suppress the evil waves, is a place of worship for the Bai people and also a small island in the sea. The island is about twenty meters away from the shore of Erhai Lake, covers an area of about eighty to ninety square meters, and the ground is less than two meters above the water, with a two-story Xieshan-style attic built on it, which is more than ten meters high. Looking from the shore of Erhai Lake, the island seems like 'Penglai' in the sea. The reflection of the island pavilion, under the interplay of mountain colors and water light, is misty with fairy aura and shrouded in divine mist. One cannot help but marvel at this fairyland!
In Erhai Lake, Xiao Putuo Island is definitely a 'pocket-sized island'. Although the island is small, it has a big reputation and is a must-mention in any brochure introducing Dali. The island may not be high, but it is full of strange rocks, with trees growing out of the crevices, lush branches and leaves, and the pavilion reflecting off the trees, like a natural bonsai. Climbing onto the island, you can see the Cangshan Mountains in the distance and the sparkling waves up close. Being there, surrounded by mountains and clear waters, it feels as if you are placed on a jade plate, and your mood becomes exceptionally relaxed and pleasant.
Xiao Putuo is located on the east coast of Erhai Lake in Haiyin Village and can be a scenic spot for a tour around Erhai Lake or along the east line of Erhai Lake. The scenic area is managed by the Haiyin Village Committee, and there is no entrance fee to the island, but a ferry ticket costs 20 yuan. Taking photos on the shore and touring the island takes about forty minutes. When visiting Dali, Xiao Putuo is a must-see! Otherwise, when talking about a trip to Dali and recalling the scenery, not visiting Xiao Putuo would definitely be a regret!
The poem says:
Observing Xiao Putuo
Putuo Xiao is its name, resembling the South Sea. The sea and sky form a Buddhist realm, to the east of Dali's Erhai Lake. Twenty meters from the shore, covering an area of eighty square meters. Legend has it that Guanyin threw a seal to suppress the evil waves, and the people of Haiyin Village built a pavilion in gratitude. The pavilion and island blend as one, and from this, endless beauty is born.
The beams were carved in the Ming Dynasty, and the trees have lived for a hundred years. The stacked rocks support the attic, and the green leaves cover the painted beams. The double eaves enter the white clouds, and the island's reflection ripples. It's like a serene paradise on the sea, sitting and watching the autumn waters reflect the azure dragon. The blue sky and the bright lake light, bring out the exquisite scenery of Cang Erhai.
The scenery of Xiaoputuo is beautiful, 👂 Haitang beat 🌊 🔊 is too healing. Looking at the railing, 🈶️ an island, emptying the soul, I feel that everything in the world is so beautiful.
Xiao Putuo is the most pocket-sized small Putuo in Yunnan, only 200 meters in circumference, more than 20 meters from the shore, and the total area is about 100 square meters. The attic on the island was built in the Ming Dynasty. It is a two-story hiatus-style built by local fishermen. It is used to worship Guanyin, also known as Guanyin Pavilion. Also because the island shape and the pavilion are quite like the legend of China's mythical South China Sea Putuo Mountain, so called small Putuo. Little Putuo is an indispensable part of the Cangshan Erhai painting scroll. He is one of the eight ancient scenery of Erhai Lake, and it is also a must-check attraction to Erhai Lake. It is 12 meters above the sea. It stands on the clear day of Erhai Lake and is backed by the Cangshan Mountain of the sea of clouds. It is also one of the best places to watch the elves from afar in the Bohai Sea in winter.
Little Putuo, is my only purpose of traveling around the Bohai Sea. Unfortunately, the time is not calculated. It is very late when I arrive at Xiaoputuo. I can't land on the island anymore, leaving unlimited regrets! The small Putuo area is really beautiful, a particularly magical island, described in a poem as "a green snail in a silver plate"! ! !
The Bohai Sea is really beautiful... Cycling around the Bohai Sea, there are many check-in points on the beach, Xiao Putuo is one of them ~
In the Bohai Sea, Xiao Putuo Island can be said to be a "small island". Although Xiao Putuo Island is small, it is very famous. It is indispensable in the picture book introducing Dali. On Xiao Putuo, I see the Cangshan and Bohai Sea, as if I am in the silver plate held by the white head.
From Luwoshan, walk about 4 kilometers along Huanhai East Road to Dali, see the seagulls flying by the sea, a pavilion in the sea is solemn and beautiful, the driver master told us to arrive at the important attraction of the sea, Xiaoputuo. Little Putuo Island can be said to be a "pocket island", only more than 200 meters in length, all made of limestone. It is shaped like a round seal, so it is called Haiyin. Legend has it that there are many dragons in the Bohai Sea, often setting off strong winds and waves, and this reef is the big seal used by Guanyin Bodhisattva to town the dragon. Probably during the Chongxu period of the Ming Dynasty, nearby fishermen lost money and built a two-story pavilion on the island, where the statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva was worshipped, so the people called it Guanyin Pavilion. The driver told us that the best time to visit Xiaoputuo was early in the morning. At this time, the sea was foggy, and the little Putuo was hidden, like the moon palace, waiting to board the little Putuo, only to see the fog around, like a white veil. This is one of the eight scenes of the Bohai Sea "Putuo". Unfortunately, we arrived at Little Putuo and it was close to dusk, and the fairyland-like scenery was not seen. Although Little Putuo Island is small, it is very famous, and it is indispensable in the picture book introducing Dali. Looking at the Cangshan and Bohai Sea on Xiaoputuo, it seems to be in the silver plate held by the white head, and the heart is particularly open. Xiaoputuo Island is a bright scenic spot in the sea, and Xiaoputuo Island is also a place with a strong Buddhist culture.
Dali - a small island in the sea, not far from the shore, but to take a boat past.
The name is very apt, it is very good, it is a exquisite fairyland. Looking for angles everywhere, every minute is a blockbuster. There are more people, but it doesn't affect much, it is more test composition.