Putuo Mountain is the bodhimanda of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and enjoys the reputation of ‘Buddhist Kingdom on the Sea and in the Sky’. The three major temples of Puji Temple, Fayu Temple and Huiji Temple, as well as the 33-meter-high Statue of Guanyin of the South China Sea are landscapes that tourists and pilgrims are reluctant to miss. The pleasant mountain and sea scenery is another charming aspect of Putuo Mountain.
Strolling on Thousand-step Sand and overlooking the Reclining Buddha on the sea is very enjoyable. Putuo Mountain Island is located in the east of Zhoushan Island. There is no road connection with the outside world. One can only board a ship to the island and arrive at Putuo Mountain Wharf. The whole island is strip-shaped, with a length of about 7 kilometers. The distances between scenic spots on the island vary from 2 to 10 kilometers. Scenic spots close to each other can be visited on foot, while those farther away can be toured by taking the tourist line bus on the island at the passenger station next to the wharf. In addition, the Foding Mountain on the island can be toured by cableway. Luojia Mountain, a small island about 5 kilometers east of Putuo Mountain, can be toured by ship. (This island can only be reached by ship from Putuo Mountain Island and is part of the Putuo Mountain scenic area. ) The scenic spots in Putuo Mountain Scenic Area are mainly distributed in three areas. The scenic spots in each area can be visited together. It takes about half a day to visit each area. Tourists can arrange their itineraries according to their accommodation places and the time they arrive on the island. The first area: centered on Puji Temple, there are scenic spots on the west side of the island such as the Western Paradise Scenic Area. Among them, Puji Temple is the temple on the island and also the main temple dedicated to Guanyin in the whole mountain. Next to Puji Temple is the Duobao Pagoda, one of the three treasures of Putuo Mountain. In the Western Paradise Scenic Area, there are many scenic spots such as Pantaoshi Rock, Heart-shaped Stone, and Meifu Zen Temple. The second area: scenic spots such as the Statue of Guanyin of the South China Sea, Purple Bamboo Grove, Guanyin Temple Where Guanyin Refused to Leave, and Nantianmen in the south. Among them, the Statue of Guanyin of the South China Sea is the landmark building on the island. The Guanyin Temple Where Guanyin Refused to Leave has a legendary legend of Putuo Mountain and cannot be missed. The third area: centered on Foding Mountain, there are two temples, Fayu Temple and Huiji Zen Temple nearby. The other two treasures of the three treasures of Putuo Mountain, the Kowloon Caisson and the Yangzhi Guanyin Stele, are located in Fayu Temple and Yangzhi Zen Temple next to Fayu Temple respectively. In addition, if time permits, one can also take a ship to Luojia Mountain, which takes about half a day. According to legend, the Guanyin on Luojia Mountain is very efficacious and can be visited. In addition to these religious scenic spots, there are also two excellent bathing beaches, Thousand-step Sand and Hundred-step Sand, on the east side of the island. Thousand-step Sand is close to Fayu Temple, and Hundred-step Sand is close to the Purple Bamboo Grove. Tourists who like to watch the sea and play in the water can go there. Generally, it takes about 2 to 3 days to visit Putuo Mountain Scenic Area and accommodation and meals are needed on the island. The prices on the island are higher than those outside the island. So if possible, try to bring some snacks and drinks. The price of eating seafood on the island is generally high, so be prepared. The three major temples on the island prepare vegetarian meals for tourists respectively. The price is cheap and it is also a characteristic of the island. It is worth a try.There are many accommodation places on the island, including hotels, inns, and farmhouses with various standards. However, the prices are generally higher than outside. Prices will increase on weekends and holidays, and reservations need to be made in advance. Prepare well.
Opening hours: Open all year round from 06:30 to 21:50. The above disclosed time is the ferry schedule for Putuo Mountain. The specific time is subject to the last ferry of the day. The opening status of major temples on Putuo Mountain is subject to the actual situation on site. Preferential policies: Children: For the scenic area entrance ticket, those who are 1.2 meters (inclusive) or below in height or 6 years old (inclusive) or younger are free. For the scenic area ferry ticket, those who are 1.2 meters (exclusive) or below in height or 6 years old (exclusive) or younger are free. For minors who are between 1.2 meters (exclusive) and 1.5 meters (inclusive) in height or between 6 years old (exclusive) and 18 years old (inclusive), there are discounts. Elderly: Nationwide, those aged 70 years old (inclusive) or above with valid certificates are free. Nationwide, those aged 60 years old (inclusive) to 69 years old (inclusive) with valid certificates are entitled to discounts. Students: Full-time students of ordinary schools (excluding evening universities, TV universities, online education, distance education, adult education, continuing education, and full-time off-campus education) with valid certificates are entitled to discounts. Disabled people: With valid certificates, they are free. Military personnel: Nationwide active-duty military personnel, including armed police and disabled military personnel, with valid certificates are free. Journalists: With press cards issued by the General Administration of Press and Publication, they are free. Teaching staff: Only on Teachers’ Day, with valid certificates, they are free. Tour guides: With national tour guide certificates, they are free. Buddhist monks and nuns: With valid certificates, they are free. National model workers: With valid certificates, they are free. National moral models: With valid certificates, they are free. Retired cadres: With valid certificates, they are free. Families of martyrs: With valid certificates, they are free. Blood donors in Zhejiang Province who have won the National Voluntary Blood Donation Contribution Award: With valid certificates, they are free. Retired military personnel from Zhoushan: With valid certificates, they are exempt from the entrance ticket. Zhoushan Talent Code (Class E and above): With valid certificates, they are exempt from the entrance ticket (except on specific dates). Supplementary notes: 1. Those who meet the reduction or exemption criteria please bring their valid certificates to the ticket checkpoint for verification before entering the mountain. 2. The entrance ticket for Putuo Mountain scenic area does not include temple incense fees and tickets for Luojia Mountain scenic spot. Service facilities: Parking lot: [Cihang Square Parking Lot]. Reference price: ¥10/hour. Address: At the entrance of Cihang Square. Parking spaces: 5000. Charges vary according to peak and off-peak seasons, ranging from 4 yuan/hour to 10 yuan/hour. Luggage storage: Reference price: 20 yuan/day for large items and 10 yuan/day for small items until 21:00. Address: Zhoushan Tourism Distribution Service Center. Internal transportation: Reference price: 30 yuan/person. Address: Shenjiamen Banshengdong Wharf and Zhujiajian Wugongzhi Wharf. All tourists who have purchased ferry tickets can take it. Wheelchair rental: Reference price: deposit. Address: Tourist Service Center at the main entrance of Putuo Mountain. Toilets: There are multiple toilets in the ticket sales hall, rear ferry hall, and on the island. All are marked with conspicuous signs.Nursing Rooms: Located in the Starfish Waiting Hall and the Putuo Mountain Main Gate Tourist Service Center.
Dining: The island of Putuo Mountain is equipped with multiple restaurants, marked with prominent signs. Souvenir Shops: There are several souvenir shops on the island of Putuo Mountain, also marked with prominent signs.
