Putuo Mountain Travel Guide
South Sea Guanyin · Pujisi Temple · Fayu Temple · Qianbu Sand
Mount Putuo is the bodhimanda of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva and the only island among China's four famous Buddhist mountains: South Sea Guanyin Statue, Puji Temple, and Fayu Temple, two to three days.
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Destination Details
Mount Putuo is the only one of China’s four sacred Buddhist mountains located on the sea and is also the center of Guanyin worship. What makes it different is that the temples and beaches are on the same island, and the sound of the morning and evening bells blends with the sound of the tide.
Main Highlights
Guanyin of the South Sea
An open-air bronze statue with a total height of 33 meters, standing by the sea, is the symbol of Mount Putuo.
Pǔjì Temple
The largest temple on the mountain, the Yuántōng Treasure Hall enshrines an 8.8-meter-high Bílú Guanyin.
Fǎyǔ Temple
A Ming Dynasty building, the caisson ceiling of the Jiǔlóng Hall comes from the Ming Imperial Palace in Nanjing.
Qiānbù Shā
The beach on the east side of the island, about 1,750 meters long, suitable for watching the sunrise.
Suggested Stay and Route
- Suggested stay: 2–3 days.
- Connecting with other nearby destinations makes the itinerary more efficient. You can refer to the sections "Extended Routes" and "Province" below.
Local Tips
- Walking and scenic area buses are the main transport on the island; travel light with luggage.
- The island is very crowded during the first and fifteenth of the lunar month and during Guanyin incense festivals; try to avoid these times.
- Tickets for ferries are tight during peak season; book online in advance.
Province
This entry belongs to Zhejiang (2 ready-made routes). You can compare all travel options in this province from the province page.