Mount Putuo, Zhoushan

Introduction to Mount Putuo - Geographical location: Putuoshan Scenic Area is located about 100 nautical miles east of Hangzhou Bay, Zhejiang Province. It is a part of Zhoushan Islands in the East China Sea. It is located on the southern edge of Hangzhou Bay and the eastern waters of Zhoushan Islands, including Putuoshan Island, Luojiashan Island, and the eastern part of Zhujiajian Island, with a total land area of ​​about 41.95 square kilometers. - Natural landscape: Putuo Mountain is a typical low mountain and hilly landform, with steep terrain in the northwest and gentle terrain in the southeast. The highest peak is Foding Mountain, with an altitude of about 291.3 meters. The island’s forest coverage rate reaches 73.4%, with unique plants such as Putuo hornbeam, Putuo camphor, Putuo daffodil, as well as national second-class protected animals such as red-bellied hawk, kite, and otter. - History and Culture: Mount Putuo is recognized as the "Guanyin Pilgrimage Center" in the East Asian cultural circle and even the whole world. At the latest during the reign of Emperor Kangtai of the Jin Dynasty, it was regarded as the holy place where Guanyin Bodhisattva appeared. As one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, it has a profound Buddhist culture, with many Guanyin cultural landscapes and related legends such as "Bukenqu Guanyin Temple" and "Purple Bamboo Forest". The "Guanyin Legend" has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. Mount Putuo Travel Guide - Best time to visit: Spring and autumn are the best seasons. In spring (March to May), the temperature is suitable, the vegetation is lush, the flowers are in full bloom, and there are relatively few tourists. In autumn (September to November), the weather is cool, there is little rainfall, the leaves on the mountains change color, and you can also taste fresh seafood. - Transportation Guide: For external transportation, you can first go to Zhoushan Putuoshan Airport, and then take the airport bus to Putuoshan; or go to Shenjiamen Banshengdong Wharf or Zhujiajian Wugongshi Wharf in Zhoushan, and then take a boat to Putuoshan. Transportation on the island mainly relies on shuttle buses, with stops including Fayu Temple, Puji Temple, cableway, Nanhai Guanyin, pier, etc. - Recommended attractions: Puji Temple is a popular temple on the island, with the "Bai Zi Hall" behind it; Huiji Temple is a place where you can check in "Just Come Up" and "Buddha on the Top of the Buddha"; Fayu Temple is a royal temple with the highest architectural specifications, with exquisite sculptures and murals; Shancai Cave is a place where you can rub coins to pray; at high tide in Fanyin Cave, the cliffs echo like Sanskrit sounds; Nanhai Guanyin Statue is a landmark of Putuo Mountain, and its 33-meter golden body is very shocking. - Food recommendation: You can taste local seafood, such as Shenjiamen Seafood Night Stall, Gaojiazhuang Seafood Supermarket Restaurant, etc., where you can eat a variety of seafood delicacies. In addition, the vegetarian food in Putuo Mountain is also worth a try. Temples such as Huiji Temple and Puji Temple all provide vegetarian food. - Accommodation suggestions: Luxury hotels include Putuoshan Huazhushe Zhuxiangju, Putuoshan Boyuan Hotel, etc.; family-friendly hotels include Zhoushan Poly County Kaiyuan Senbo Resort Hotel, Zhoushan Changqiao Pelican Resort Hotel, etc.; if you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery, you can choose Zhoushan Zhujiajian Greentown Westin Resort Hotel, Zhoushan Hilton Hotel, etc.