Mount Putuo is a famous tourist attraction in Zhejiang, offering cultural heritage. Ticket: ¥120. Rating: 4.8/5.

Mount Putuo

Mount Putuo is a famous tourist attraction in Zhejiang, offering cultural heritage. Ticket: ¥120…

🥇 5A Level ⭐ 4.8 🗺️ Zhejiang 🏙️ Zhoushan 🏛️ Cultural
Mount Putuo

Spot Facts

Level 5A
Rating 4.8
Site Area 11.82 km²
Foreign name Mount Putuo

Practical Info

Ticket 120元
Opening hours 08:00-18:00

Mount Putuo Tour Guide

Real coordinates · smooth curved route
Putuo is an island sacred to Guanyin. Key sights: the Nanhai Guanyin statue, Puji Temple, Fayu Temple, Huiji Temple (Foding Hill), Zizhu Forest and the West Heaven area. A classic day: dock → Nanhai Guanyin → Zizhu → Puji Temple → Fayu Temple → Foding Hill (ropeway) → West Heaven.
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  1. Putuo Dock
    Start · Entrance
    After disembarking, take the scenic bus or walk to the Nanhai Guanyin statue (a 33 m bronze), next to which is the Purple Bamboo Grove's Buke Qu Guanyin Hall. Why this route: Nanhai Guanyin is the landmark, and it's quiet early in the morning for worship.
  2. Nanhai Guanyin Statue
    about 1280 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  3. Zizhu Forest
    about 440 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  4. Puji Temple
    about 1140 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Visit Puji Temple (the largest temple on Mount Putuo and main Guanyin shrine); lotus blooms in Haiyin Pond in front in summer. Why this route: Puji is the pilgrimage core with the liveliest incense offerings.
  5. Fayu Temple
    about 1910 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  6. Foding Hill Ropeway
    about 1070 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Junction
    Take a bus to Fayu Temple (Nine-Dragon Hall), then a cable car up to Foding Mountain to visit Huiji Temple (the highest temple on Putuo). Why this route: Foding Mountain is the island's highest point, and Huiji Temple is 'Buddha atop Buddha'.
  7. Huiji Temple (Foding Hill)
    about 3970 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  8. Foding Hill Ropeway
    about 3970 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Junction
    Take a bus to Fayu Temple (Nine-Dragon Hall), then a cable car up to Foding Mountain to visit Huiji Temple (the highest temple on Putuo). Why this route: Foding Mountain is the island's highest point, and Huiji Temple is 'Buddha atop Buddha'.
  9. West Heaven (Panshi Rock)
    about 3300 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    After descending, visit Xitian Scenic Area (Pantuo Rock, Heart-Character Stone), then return to the pier and take a boat off the island. Why this route: Pantuo Rock is a classic photo spot, right on the way back.

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