Mount Putuo

普陀山

Year

2025

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Synopsis

Mount Putuo is one of the four sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism, located in the Zhoushan Archipelago of Zhejiang Province. As the bodhimanda of Guanyin (Avalokitesvara), it attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists each year. The "Buddhist Kingdom by the Sea" and the "South Sea Guanyin" are its iconic landmarks.

Overview

Mount Putuo is located in Putuo District, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province. It is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains in China and the bodhimanda of Guanyin (Avalokitesvara) Bodhisattva. Surrounded by the sea on all sides and boasting beautiful scenery, it is known as the "Buddhist Kingdom on the Sea and Sky."

Mount Putuo, along with Mount Wutai in Shanxi, Mount Emei in Sichuan, and Mount Jiuhua in Anhui, are collectively known as the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China.

Main Attractions

Attraction	Feature
South Sea Guanyin	Landmark of Mount Putuo, 33 meters tall
Puji Temple	Largest temple on Mount Putuo
Fayu Temple	Second largest temple on Mount Putuo
Huiji Temple	Temple on the mountain peak, offering a panoramic view of the island
Purple Bamboo Grove	Place where Guanyin practiced cultivation
Bukenqu Guanyin Temple	Origin site of Buddhism on Mount Putuo

Buddhist Culture

Item	Description
Bodhisattva	Guanyin (Avalokitesvara) Bodhisattva
Incense Offering	Most popular on Guanyin's birthday, the 19th day of the second lunar month
Pilgrimage	Devotees ascend the mountain by bowing every three steps
Vegetarian Food	Temples on the island provide vegetarian meals

Practical Information

Item	Information
Entrance Fee	160 RMB (peak season)
Opening Hours	6:00-18:00
Transportation	Take a ferry from Shenjiamen Wharf, Zhoushan
Ferry Duration	Approximately 15 minutes
Recommended Stay	1-2 days
Best Season	Spring and Autumn

Nearby Attractions

Attraction	Distance	Feature
Zhujiajian	Near	Beach and island
Peach Blossom Island	Near	The Peach Blossom Island from Jin Yong's novels
Dongji Island	Far	Easternmost island of China